Dmitri Buchelnikov

May 2023 – The 19-year old prospect appeared in 10 games with SKA St. Petersburg in the KHL this season, registering a goal and an assist. He earned the honor as top forward playing for them in the preseason KHL Sochi tournament. Metaratings is reporting that the SKA prospect will go to Lada for the upcoming 2023-24 KHL season – Evan Sabourin

August 2022 – Buchelnikov has excellent speed and stick handling. He was clearly a step ahead of MHL competition scoring 75 points in 56 games. He helped his team win the MHL championship with 14 points in nine games. Because of the Russian conflict with Ukraine, no Russians were allowed at the U18 world junior championships or world championships, so we didn’t get to see how Buchelnikov would have done if invited. Buchelnikov needs to show his scoring prowess against professional competition, which should happen at either the VHL or KHL level next season. If he can translate his game to the higher level, he could end up looking like a steal at 52nd overall. He wouldn’t be the first Red Wings draft pick with this moniker. Victor Nuño