WJC: 2018 Russia Roster Talk

[Kshahdoo]

Any chance Toropchenko makes the squad?

He's 18 and not a star by any meaning. I doubt, he will make it. There are 17 year olds, who did better in the MHL, than him, and I doubt they will make the team, because Bragin doesn't like to invite youngsters.

 

[Yakushev72]

Toropchenko seemed impressive at the U18 World Championships. He was one of Russia's best scoring threats.

 

[Caser]

Toropchenko seemed impressive at the U18 World Championships. He was one of Russia's best scoring threats.

I think there is too much scoring depth at RW this year, at least on paper.

 

[SCampo98]

Altybarmakyan

God help those commentators... sounds like a name from Game of Thrones

 

[Kshahdoo]

God help those commentators... sounds like a name from Game of Thrones

They will need to invite someone with Armenian origins to the staff, and problem is solved.

 

[MaxV]

They will need to invite someone with Armenian origins to the staff, and problem is solved.

Kim Kardashian.

 

[MaxV]

I'm certain by WJC these projected lineups will be very different.

There are always new players that break through right before the tournament.

Hopefully, we get some more talented Ds to break out.

 

[Caser]

If we look at it, there isn't a lot of tragedy with the D, at least at this point. There are a lot of candidates who looked good in Sochi tournament, although I must admit not too much of the guys that could be the leaders of the team.

But again, it's not like without Sergachev we wouldn't have anyone to select from: Dronov, Y. Zaitsev, Makeyev, D. Zaitsev, Karpukhin, Alexeyev, Kurashov, Afanasyev, Minulin, Samorukov... possibly some dark horses like Syomin or even Yelizarov. Hopefully after the "natural selection" of the CAN/RUS Series and other tournaments, quantity will turn into some quality.

 

[Yakushev72]

If we look at it, there isn't a lot of tragedy with the D, at least at this point. There are a lot of candidates who looked good in Sochi tournament, although I must admit not too much of the guys that could be the leaders of the team.

But again, it's not like without Sergachev we wouldn't have anyone to select from: Dronov, Y. Zaitsev, Makeyev, D. Zaitsev, Karpukhin, Alexeyev, Kurashov, Afanasyev, Minulin, Samorukov... possibly some dark horses like Syomin or even Yelizarov. Hopefully after the "natural selection" of the CAN/RUS Series and other tournaments, quantity will turn into some quality.

I criticized Samorukov at the U18 for his careless play, but he is really talented. He has an instinctive flow to his game when he pays attention. He is a big boy, and I wouldn't be surprised if he surpassed Sergachev down the road.

 

[bobermay]

Bumping this badboy up! Whats the chances Kara makes the squad...? He had a good start in the VHL and has now played a couple games on a good KHL team.

 

[Kshahdoo]

Bumping this badboy up! Whats the chances Kara makes the squad...? He had a good start in the VHL and has now played a couple games on a good KHL team.

I think nobody knows anything about anybody's chances right now. There will be another superseries Russia vs CHL and 4 Nations Tournament in November, and then it'll be easier to say. This year Russian U20 team doesn't have obvious leaders like Kaprizov, Vorobyov and Polunin were the last year. Even Svechnikov will have to prove he deserves to play, because Bragin doesn't like underagers.

 

[MaxV]

Mark Yanchevskiy is off to a very nice start in VHL. Might be a sleeper candidate on D.
Interesting size at 6'-6" 198.

 

[MaxV]

It looks more and more likely that Sergachev is staying in NHL and won't be available for WJC.

I think it's a good thing. He needs to learn at highest level.

 

[LeafChief]

Bumping this badboy up! Whats the chances Kara makes the squad...? He had a good start in the VHL and has now played a couple games on a good KHL team.

@Caser and @Bear12Good

What are your thoughts on Kara making the WJHC squad? What are his chances?

What is your prediction at the roster?

 

[Atas2000]

@Caser and @Bear12Good

What are your thoughts on Kara making the WJHC squad? What are his chances?

What is your prediction at the roster?

Just wait. Injuries happen. Svechnikov is a big question mark now. Other than that Kara needs to make the most of his chances right here and now with the injuries on the big team. Got some time during a blowout lately. Looked good. He has to take it step by step and earn the trust. He is no Kaprizov though. That much is clear.

 

[Atas2000]

The 98ers got ruined by their NA love. A sad picture of a once promising birth year.

 

[Caser]

@Caser and @Bear12Good

What are your thoughts on Kara making the WJHC squad? What are his chances?

What is your prediction at the roster?

I recently made a prediction in the Russian part of the boards, but I can say I didn't put too much of thinking effort into this one, as the CAN/RUS Series is almost in two weeks anyway.

Kostin(if STL will let him go)-Rubtsov-Sokolov
Altybarmakyan-Maltsev-Abramov
Kosorenkov-Shvyryov-Sholokhov
Kara-Ivanov-Polodyan

Dronov-Makeyev
Zaitsev-Zaitsev
Alexeyev-Karpukhin
Syomin-Samorukov

Sukhachyov
Ustimenko
Melnichuk

I like Kara's chances, as he got that valuable two-way component in his game and that is something that is a bit lacking this year.

 

[LeafChief]

I recently made a prediction in the Russian part of the boards, but I can say I didn't put too much of thinking effort into this one, as the CAN/RUS Series is almost in two weeks anyway.

Kostin(if STL will let him go)-Rubtsov-Sokolov
Altbrmn-Maltsev-Abramov
Kosorenkov-Shvyryov-Sholokhov
Kara-Ivanov-Polodyan

Dronov-Makeyev
Zaitsev-Zaitsev
Alexeyev-Karpukhin
Syomin-Samorukov

Sukhachyov
Ustimenko
Melnichuk

I like Kara's chances, as he got that valuable two-way component in his game and that is something that is a bit lacking this year.

Thanks for the response!

 

[Harbessix]

Not seeing a lot regarding chekhovich being predicted to be on the roster. Any particular reason? Had outstanding numbers at the U18 this year

 

[MeafAttack]

Just wait. Injuries happen. Svechnikov is a big question mark now. Other than that Kara needs to make the most of his chances right here and now with the injuries on the big team. Got some time during a blowout lately. Looked good. He has to take it step by step and earn the trust. He is no Kaprizov though. That much is clear.

His injury was updated as being surgery to repair a tendon in his pointing finger vice a broken bone in his hand and the thinking is his recovery time may be less.

 

[Atas2000]

His injury was updated as being surgery to repair a tendon in his pointing finger vice a broken bone in his hand and the thinking is his recovery time may be less.

Svechnikov might be ready for WJC. Kara on the other hand is making the least out of his chances. Fairly invisible for the 3rd straight game of the series.

 

[Atas2000]

I recently made a prediction in the Russian part of the boards, but I can say I didn't put too much of thinking effort into this one, as the CAN/RUS Series is almost in two weeks anyway.

Kostin(if STL will let him go)-Rubtsov-Sokolov
Altybarmakyan-Maltsev-Abramov
Kosorenkov-Shvyryov-Sholokhov
Kara-Ivanov-Polodyan

Dronov-Makeyev
Zaitsev-Zaitsev
Alexeyev-Karpukhin
Syomin-Samorukov

Sukhachyov
Ustimenko
Melnichuk

I like Kara's chances, as he got that valuable two-way component in his game and that is something that is a bit lacking this year.

After 3 games of Canada Russia Series:

Berdin Melnichuk

Samorukov obviously higher than the bottom pairing.

Is Dronov going to recover till WJC?

Kara is not even 4th line material.

 

[cska78]

Makeev was disappointing as well

 

[Patera]

The junior Russian national team's preliminary roster for the 2018 World Championship

The Russian junior national team head coach Valery Bragin has named his preliminary roster for the upcoming 2018 World Junior Championship in the USA.
Goalkeepers: Ivan Konovalov (Lokomotiv), Alexei Melnichuk (SKA-Neva), Vladislav Sukhachyov (Chelmet).
Defensemen: Dmitry Alexeev, Alexander Shepelev (both Chelmet), Grigory Dronov (Metallurg Magnitogorsk), Anatoly Elizarov (Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod), Yegor Zaitsev (Dynamo Moscow), Nikita Makeev (CSKA Moscow), Artyom Maltsev (HC Sochi), Alexander Kalinin (Lokomotiv), Nikolai Knyzhov, Vladislav Syomin (both SKA-Neva).
Forwards: Andrei Altybarmakyan, Mikhail Maltsev, Alexei Polodyan (all SKA-Neva), Danil Veryaev (Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod), Grigory Ivanov, Artur Kayumov, Ivan Romanov (all Lokomotiv), Artyom Manukyan (Avangard Omsk), Danila Moiseev (Russkie Vityazi Chekhov), Vitaly Kravtsov, Marsel Sholokhov (both Traktor Chelyabinsk), Maxim Rasseykin (Avtomobilist), Damir Rakhimullin (Lada), Maxim Tsyplakov (Spartak Moscow), Pavel Shen (Ugra Khanty-Mansiysk).

No Svechnikov. What a huge disappointment.

Edit: Obviosly Russia will name the NA players later.

 

[Statsy]

No Svechnikov... but no NA players named yet all. He would fit in that category so his name being omitted doesn't actually mean anything at the moment.