WJC: 2018 Russia Roster Talk

[MaxV]

Shvyryov seems to be the biggest snub, especially with lack of skilled centers for this age group.

Danil Kurashov would be there also, I thought.

I hope Kravtsov will get a legit shot. Bragin is unlikely to bring multiple 17-year-olds, but this is a very strong group. Obviously Svechnikov, but Kravtsov and Alexeyev should be considered also.

 

[MMC]

Who on here is a drafted NHL prospect?

 

[Samuel Desbiens]

I saw a couple of game of Artyom Maltsev (D) when he played in the QMJHL and I was not impressed at all by this player. Does he have legitimate chance of making the team? Yeah, he was a the Super Series few weeks ago and has a chance to show some good things but I'm clearly not a big fan.

To me, Rubtsov, Abramov, Svechnikov and Alexeyev should receive an invitation later and be able to make the team or at least, make a push (Alexeyev) but what about Toropchenko?

It is unreal to see this group of 19 years old players. I hope Bragin will keep some young talented players to generate and simply try something different.

 

[Howe Elbows 9]

Who on here is a drafted NHL prospect?

D: Yegor Zaitsev (New Jersey)
F: Andrei Altybarmakyan (Chicago), Artur Kayumov (Chicago), Mikhail Maltsev (New Jersey)

 

[Frenzy31]

No Kostin? That seems like quite a snub also.

 

[MaxV]

No Kostin? That seems like quite a snub also.

NA based players will be announced later.

 

[Nail]

Is Russia or Sweden the favourite to come out of their group?

 

[Samuel Desbiens]

Is Russia or Sweden the favourite to come out of their group?

Sweden
Russia
Czech Republic
Switzerland
Belarus

This is how I see the group B.

 

[Zippy316]

Is Zaitsev going to be injured for the tournament or will he be healthy in time?

 

[Statsy]

Sweden
Russia
Czech Republic
Switzerland
Belarus

This is how I see the group B.

That's what I was thinking as well. Group A, on the other hand... yikes! No clue who is coming out on top of that div.

 

[Fantomas]

Shvyryov seems to be the biggest snub, especially with lack of skilled centers for this age group.

Maybe Bragin likes Lipanov, whom he can pair with Svechnikov.

In that case the top three centers would be Rubtsov, Maltsev and Lipanov. Hardly short on skill.

 

[JayZIH]

NA based players will be announced when ?
I imagine that the camp starts soon

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Maybe Bragin likes Lipanov, whom he can pair with Svechnikov.

In that case the top three centers would be Rubtsov, Maltsev and Lipanov. Hardly short on skill.

You can also put centers at wing though. Take the 12 best forwards.

 

[BDoan13]

Does Kirill Maximov have a any chance at making the roster? I know he's 18 and Bragin generally likes to go with an older roster, but I'm an Oilers fan and he's been having a really good year with Niagara (leading his team in goals and points), so I'm curious as to what his chances are this year. I could be way off the mark because I'm not very familiar with a lot of the players who are playing in Russia, but he's in the top 10 for goals in the OHL this year so I'd have to think they've at least been keeping an eye on him.

 

[MaxV]

Next year for him, probably. Too much competition for scoring wing roles and Bragin will bring some grinders.

 

[Nail]

Where will Svechnikov be in the lineup? top 6? 1st line?

 

[Atas2000]

Where will Svechnikov be in the lineup? top 6? 1st line?

He needs to get on the roster first because of the injury. If he puts together a proper stretch before the end of December then he should be there. There will be no 1st line. The lines production us fairly unpredictable partly because some injured players haven't played in recent tournaments.

 

[Atas2000]

Does Kirill Maximov have a any chance at making the roster? I know he's 18 and Bragin generally likes to go with an older roster, but I'm an Oilers fan and he's been having a really good year with Niagara (leading his team in goals and points), so I'm curious as to what his chances are this year. I could be way off the mark because I'm not very familiar with a lot of the players who are playing in Russia, but he's in the top 10 for goals in the OHL this year so I'd have to think they've at least been keeping an eye on him.

People here tend to overrate CHL success. It turns out it is not a good indication for a players production on a higher level. And Bragin is good at evaluating players. Someone ripping it in the OHL doesn't guarantee him a spot on Bragin's roster.

 

[Atas2000]

NA based players will be announced when ?
I imagine that the camp starts soon

Nope, there will be a russian and a NA camp. NA callups will be anounced right befor NA camp,i.e. when the russian camp is over, cuts are made and the team leaves for NA. That should be in a week from now.

 

[Yakushev72]

He needs to get on the roster first because of the injury. If he puts together a proper stretch before the end of December then he should be there. There will be no 1st line. The lines production us fairly unpredictable partly because some injured players haven't played in recent tournaments.

He is fully healthy right now and reportedly tearing it up last week with Barrie of the OHL. No further injury for the next 2 weeks and he will be fully ready and in shape.

 

[Kshahdoo]

He is fully healthy right now and reportedly tearing it up last week with Barrie of the OHL. No further injury for the next 2 weeks and he will be fully ready and in shape.

3 points in 3 games aren't tearing up anything.

 

[mcpw]

also said Abramov, Sokolov, Lipanov are likely to be invited.

 

[MaxV]

That's 6 out of 10. Any word on the others?

Rubtsov should be there. Samorukov earned it with his play during the Canada series. Either A. Alexeyev, Rubinchik or Sosunov are possible.

 

[Caser]

That's 6 out of 10. Any word on the others?

Rubtsov should be there. Samorukov earned it with his play during the Canada series. Either A. Alexeyev, Rubinchik or Sosunov are possible.

Svechnikov, Kostin, Abramov, Sokolov, Lipanov, Rubtsov, Minulin, A. Alexeyev, Samorukov, Berdin.

At least I will be greatly surprised if it will be any other way.

 

[Zine]

Dronov is now officially ruled out. Our defense will be an insult to watch.