Prospect Info: 2020 1st Rd Selection - #15 OA - LW Rodion Amirov (RUS) - 6'0", 177lbs Part II

[TheKrebsCycle]

Unfortunately I don't think Ovchinnikov was invited to camp (although he likely deserves an invite). Should be in the running for a spot next year.

I believe Podz is favored to be the other guy on that top line (they just played together internationally), so hopefully the boyz provide some thrills (vs non Canada teams).

 

[qqaz]

Bozak wasn't a bad player, he was just playing to high up in the lineup. He was our number 1 center for a couple years. Bozak was a 3rd liner that was put in a position bound to fail. But regardless if people agree or not, they are almost mirror images of each other. When bozak made cuts down below the offensive face off dots, Rodion does the same thing. When he gains entry they both do the exact same thing. When we get him full time I think people will get it.

It sounds crazy, but I thought the same thing while watching some Amirov clips online. They tend to go to the same place on the ice.

It's a compliment. Bozak has a career because he's smart and reads the ice well. If Amirov can add more talent and a better shot on top of that, he'll go far.

 

[Kshahdoo]

Road to World Juniors: Amirov, Mukhamadullin

 

[ponder]

If Amirov and Abramov are on Russia's top line at the WJC I might for the first time ever want Russia to do well. Obviously I would still want Canada to win gold.

They’ll have a pretty exciting team. No Kuznetsov/Tarasenko level talents, but a lot of good forwards - Amirov, Podkolzin, Abramov, Chinakhov, Afanaseyev. Mukhamadullin will be fun to watch on D. And of course Askarov in net. Definitely have a decent shot at the gold.

 

[Namikaze Minato]

 

[ACC1224]

Can we expect Dion to play for Russia at the WJHC?

 

[Welsh Maple Leaf]

Can we expect Dion to play for Russia at the WJHC?

From what I’ve read and seen he will be quite prominent for Russia.

 

[Morgs]

Can we expect Dion to play for Russia at the WJHC?

In the pre-tourney games a couple weeks ago he was listed on the 3rd line yet lead forwards in ice-time in 2/3 games. They were only missing the players playing in NA for those games and none are better than him.

Fully expect him to be playing either the most or second most minutes in the tournament, and hopefully they f***ing use him on the PP.

 

[Dog]

So far looking good hopefully translates to NHL when he comes over.

 

[KyleDubasBoyGeniua]

So far looking good hopefully translates to NHL when he comes over.

Yeah but how many hits will he have?

 

[Dog]

Yeah but how many hits will he have?

Not many but if he can put up points be good. We are missing what you mentioned and yes it's big fill we need.

 

[stickty111]

In the pre-tourney games a couple weeks ago he was listed on the 3rd line yet lead forwards in ice-time in 2/3 games. They were only missing the players playing in NA for those games and none are better than him.

Fully expect him to be playing either the most or second most minutes in the tournament, and hopefully they f***ing use him on the PP.

Good chance Amirov and Abramov are counted on a lot for the team. Potentially the same line.

 

[darrylsittler27]

I'm not worried about Amirov, he will have 2 years in Russia to grow. Good pick.

 

[Stand Witness]

Funny someone brought up Bozak... I see it in some clips, especially the shootout clips. I think Amirov has a better shot though.

I think if a mid 1st turns into Bozak thats a hit. If a prime Bozak was behind Tavares or Matthews we would be thrilled.

 

[leafers]

Such a HUGE disappointment if he turns out like Bozak. Bozak was high in our lineup by default, not because he was high end.

Amirov seems to have much more talent so hope he becomes more of a difference maker and impact player than Bozak.

 

[Man Bear Pig]

Such a HUGE disappointment if he turns out like Bozak. Bozak was high in our lineup by default, not because he was high end.

Amirov seems to have much more talent so hope he becomes more of a difference maker and impact player than Bozak.

Getting 10+ years and 45-50 points a season from the middle of the first round is a pretty solid selection. Not a homerun, but better than most picks in that spot. Bozak was high up in the lineup by default, sure, but that doesnt make him a bad player.

 

[leafers]

Getting 10+ years and 45-50 points a season from the middle of the first round is a pretty solid selection. Not a homerun, but better than most picks in that spot. Bozak was high up in the lineup by default, sure, but that doesnt make him a bad player.

45-50 points while playing with high end players. He’s not bad but you should aim higher with a mid 1st than a mediocre player.

 

[Lainehasaweirdface]

I can see the Bozak comparable. Amirov is a much better skater, has more skill, and a better shot. But they do similar things on the ice. I think Amirov has a little more edge to his game too.

 

[Stand Witness]

Such a HUGE disappointment if he turns out like Bozak. Bozak was high in our lineup by default, not because he was high end.

Amirov seems to have much more talent so hope he becomes more of a difference maker and impact player than Bozak.

Lol... if Amirov is a 50 point player for 10 years that most definitely is a win. That’s a really damn good NHL player.

 

[Stand Witness]

45-50 points while playing with high end players. He’s not bad but you should aim higher with a mid 1st than a mediocre player.

You can aim higher sure, but not every player will hit their max ceiling. 50 points year over year would be considered a win for a mid 1st without a doubt.

 

[Stephen]

Lol... if Amirov is a 50 point player for 10 years that most definitely is a win. That’s a really damn good NHL player.

Bozak scored 50 points once in his NHL career, so a 10 year run of 50 points would be far superior to Bozak.

 

[Martin Skoula]

45-50 points while playing with high end players. He’s not bad but you should aim higher with a mid 1st than a mediocre player.

There's not another playoff team in the league where Bozak would have been getting #1PP minutes and ES minutes with 2 30+ goal scorers. That's not even mentioning the fact that he was objectively one of the worst defensive players in the league over that stretch.

 

[KyleDubasBoyGeniua]

There's not another playoff team in the league where Bozak would have been getting #1PP minutes and ES minutes with 2 30+ goal scorers. That's not even mentioning the fact that he was objectively one of the worst defensive players in the league over that stretch.

In fairness he had a career year when he did not play as 1st line C

 

[stickty111]

Bozak isn't a terrible outcome, but the guy was an awful defensive player. One of the worst defensive centres in the league. I'd like Amirov to be better then a Bozak.

 

[Stand Witness]

Bozak scored 50 points once in his NHL career, so a 10 year run of 50 points would be far superior to Bozak.

Fair I guess.

In defense of Bozak he is a career .59 PPG which averages 48 points a seasonable his time as a Leaf he averaged 50 points per year when you just use PPG.

Regardless, the fact that Bozak has paced almost dead on 50 pts a season through 730 NHL games makes me comfortable enough to call him a 50 pt player. And a 50 pt player over 700+ NHL games is a hell of a player for a mid first rounder.