Russia
A Russian prospect not in North America, with a high upside on the offensive end but lacking on the defensive end. If he can become a 200-foot player and decides to move to North America, he is a top-nine player with an upside for more.
Tall, mobile two-way defenseman. Closes gaps quickly and effectively, and can skate his way out of offensive pressure with fluidity and purpose. Has top-two D upside, though more likely a 4th-5th D. Fantasy drafts that account for plus-minus should look for this player.
An aggressive, right-catching netminder with fierce lateral movement and lightning-quick reaction time. Has the profile to be an elite NHL goaltender.
Strong positional netminder with good reflexes and compete level.
High-octane sniper with decent IQ and great compete. Needs to fill out his frame and work on consistency, but could become a top-six winger.
Middle-six center with a moderate offensive ceiling. Has great hands and vision. Not sure if he can handle the physicality of professional hockey. Needs to go to the high traffic areas more to reach his full potential. Won't provide much in terms of peripherals. Good for points only leagues where you can stand the risk for a modest reward.
An offensive juggernaut with a lot of question marks, but the upside to be a top-six scoring winger.
A decent goaltender who has struggled since being drafted. His strongest asset is explosiveness from post to post, and his ability to jump out to improve his positioning. He will need to work his way up the Russian hockey system before coming to North America. A long-term project that will need to reach his next level to have an NHL future
An offense-minded play-making winger with excellent vision, anticipation and high-end skating ability. Has good hands, a great shot and competes hard in the offensive zone. Has potential as a middle-six forward, contributing to special teams.
A slick, slight forward with stick-handling skills and a solid shot.
