Russia
Dmitri Simashev
Defensively minded blueliner with a great combination of size and mobility. Will need to develop more creativity with the puck on his stick but has proven to be a reliable defender.
Timofei Obvintsev
A high-ceiling goaltender who plays a loose style of game, he's technically raw and needs time to develop.
Dmitri Buchelnikov
Dynamic playmaking forward who puts up buckets of points everywhere he plays. Will need to continue filling out his thin frame and find other ways to contribute to ensure he can impact the game at the NHL level.
Stiven Sardarian
A highly skilled forward with top-six upside, but a lot of quality players to leapfrog in a deep young organization like Buffalo.
Alexander Kisakov
Shifty, dual-threat offensive winger with defensive deficiencies and physical limitations. Great shot and intelligent playmaking give him a high ceiling, but there's work needed to make him a sure bet at the NHL level.
Yevgeni Volokhin
A large, lanky netminder with incredible MHL statistics.
Fyodor Avramov
A raw but skilled hulking winger who uses his physicality liberally.
Kirill Kudryavtsev
A creative defender who brings a little bit of everything to the table. Despite being a seventh-round pick, carries sneaky NHL upside
Sergei Murashov
An intelligent goalie who tracks and anticipates the puck well. Lacks high-end athleticism and size but is aggressive in the crease and challenges shooters. A long-term project like many Russian netminders, worth keeping an eye on in deep dynasty leagues.
Daniil Skvortsov
A sturdily built defenseman who plays a physical, sensible, game, closing checks and moving the puck the puck up ice with intention.