thats awesome to hear. havent had a chance to circle back to pre draft favorites yet, so appreciate the update. wouldnt have done it given how the board shook out, but man i wouldve loved him here lol
You have consistently found the offense for guys who chose to play defense first like Sanderson and Faber and I don’t doubt this guy fits into that category on some level. I think part of the issue with young defenders in men’s leagues is that it is hard to push for offense as a teenager. Coaches will always stress fundamentals and smart play and of course the youngest players are restricted thr most.
It doesn't. Tampa won 2 CS and played 3 finals. Thats how important this players are. As generational players like Kucherov. RDs could be okay if you have good LDs, same works in other way. We have Hamilton, Nemec, Pesce, Casey. In one team. It doesn't mean that was easy to find them.
Mtl Hughes and his minions said a lot of things.
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Ryabkin strikes me as a player who could slip into an area of the later 1st round where he would represent a tremendous draft-day bargain. Despite the obviously elite abilities in both playmaking and puck handling, he possesses many of the negative tropes often applied unfairly to Russian players.pretty big development today: top prospect out of russia ivan ryabkin will be joining muskegon of the ushl in a few weeks. a surprising move, for sure. had mentioned earlier in the month that he was off to a slow start and its really only gotten worse since (now getting healthy scratched)
though not at the level of michkov or demidov, ryabkin is a tremendous talent and remarkable playmaker who, unlike those two, comes with a more pro ready physical/forechecking game (as a center, no less). ive had some complaints about his engagement and body language in games, and im a little concerned that, coupled with the scratches/jump to NA, it might seem to indicate hes not the easiest player to work with. could also just be built up frustration over a lack of khl opportunity, too. we'll have to see
in any case, hopefully his stint with muskegon goes well. without a doubt the most interesting/talented player in the league now
Lumberjacks Announce Roster Moves: Add Ivan Ryabkin and Trade Jake Merens - Muskegon Lumberjacks
MUSKEGON, MI – Wednesday morning the Muskegon Lumberjacks announced a pair of roster moves including the addition of Ivan Ryabkin, a 2007 birth year forward from
He was not the first or even second young Dynamo player who as some beef with organisation. Chernyshov was the closest example. I know one man 1who is close to this organisation and he isn't very kind person I would prefer to not even know. And he translates negative position about both players and I think he is repeating some voices from this organisation.pretty big development today: top prospect out of russia ivan ryabkin will be joining muskegon of the ushl in a few weeks. a surprising move, for sure. had mentioned earlier in the month that he was off to a slow start and its really only gotten worse since (now getting healthy scratched)
though not at the level of michkov or demidov, ryabkin is a tremendous talent and remarkable playmaker who, unlike those two, comes with a more pro ready physical/forechecking game (as a center, no less). ive had some complaints about his engagement and body language in games, and im a little concerned that, coupled with the scratches/jump to NA, it might seem to indicate hes not the easiest player to work with. could also just be built up frustration over a lack of khl opportunity, too. we'll have to see
in any case, hopefully his stint with muskegon goes well. without a doubt the most interesting/talented player in the league now
Lumberjacks Announce Roster Moves: Add Ivan Ryabkin and Trade Jake Merens - Muskegon Lumberjacks
MUSKEGON, MI – Wednesday morning the Muskegon Lumberjacks announced a pair of roster moves including the addition of Ivan Ryabkin, a 2007 birth year forward from
very much appreciate the context!
did muskegon jump the gun on announcing it? did the agent have ryabkin commit as leverage for a bigger role? is this damage control to avoid the club retaliating before he heads over? who knows
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May be little bit if this, little bit of that, some overreaction from some side, may be someone was too excited about hearing something, yeah who knows. It would be great for him to play in VHL. We saw guys like Michkov or Silayev who played draft year in KHL but it is still very rare. Very very rare. And having experience in vhl in draft year is a thing for only good. Especially if he will play center role.very much appreciate the context!
also, i just saw mention of some russian sources denying the muskegon report. looks like we may have a bit of a controversy on our hands lol translated:
did muskegon jump the gun on announcing it? did the agent have ryabkin commit as leverage for a bigger role? is this damage control to avoid the club retaliating before he heads over? who knows
Сопин: Рябкин находится в отеле Санкт-Петербурга. У него нет планов по отъезду за океан
Сопин: Рябкин находится в отеле Санкт-Петербурга. У него нет планов по отъезду за океан
So this kid would be a good fit in the VHL or should he stick in the MHL? Functionally if he's an MHL player I'm not sure the USHL would be much different beyond exposing him to North America early and maybe getting him lined up for a US college spot once he turns 18.
MHL isn't a good place for him. I mean he is too good. USHL isn't better at all from pure level perspective, its even worser mostly, but still its a different hockey, different speed, new partners, new language, new social environment, new challenges. I guess city will be much worser (Dynamo base in Moscow and St P) but I think its a good challenge too to live and work in different circumstances.
glad the markstrom pick is top 10 protected
