Prospect Info: [2023 - 110th] Bogdan Konyushkov (KHL - Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod)

[26Mats]

Imo no.

However, Bogdan has 1 more year on his contract in the KHL..

Sign him, potentially 1 year in the A and then he can replace Carrier if things workout for him.

I'd be surprised if Bogdan ever surpasses Carrier at the NHL level. But for sure it's worth a try, and if not he's a trade chip.

Same with Struble vis-a-vis Xhekaj, assuming Hutson and Guhle will be 1-2 on the LD side for the long term.

It seems Bogdan, Struble, and Engstrom will be trade chips long term. Reinbacher and Carrier may be long term solutions on the right. Then Matheson and Mailloux can fight for the last RD spot. Or we trade for the missing piece on RD.

Hutson - Reinbacher
Guhle - Matheson/[D from a trade]
Xhekaj - Carrier/Mailloux/[D from a trade]

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

I'd be surprised if Bogdan ever surpasses Carrier at the NHL level. But for sure it's worth a try, and if not he's a trade chip.

Same with Struble vis-a-vis Xhekaj, assuming Hutson and Guhle will be 1-2 on the LD side for the long term.

It seems Bogdan, Struble, and Engstrom will be trade chips long term. Reinbacher and Carrier may be long term solutions on the right. Then Matheson and Mailloux can fight for the last RD spot. Or we trade for the missing piece on RD.

Hutson - Reinbacher
Guhle - Matheson/[D from a trade]
Xhekaj - Carrier/Mailloux/[D from a trade]

It's more you get the cheaper option for the bottom pairing and a better fit as you'll have someone else pushing Carrier down and don't have to give him a raise paying 4 mill, or more for a bottom pairing dman.

That is, of course assuming prospects, trades, or free agency bring in better RHDs than Carrier pushing him to the 3rd pairing.

Always the chance that Bogdan becomes nothing and Carrier remains solid and the Habs are sort of forced to keep him.

 

[Leon Lucius Black]

I'd be surprised if Bogdan ever surpasses Carrier at the NHL level. But for sure it's worth a try, and if not he's a trade chip.

Same with Struble vis-a-vis Xhekaj, assuming Hutson and Guhle will be 1-2 on the LD side for the long term.

It seems Bogdan, Struble, and Engstrom will be trade chips long term. Reinbacher and Carrier may be long term solutions on the right. Then Matheson and Mailloux can fight for the last RD spot. Or we trade for the missing piece on RD.

Hutson - Reinbacher
Guhle - Matheson/[D from a trade]
Xhekaj - Carrier/Mailloux/[D from a trade]

Engstrom played effectively on the right side in Sweden so he can potentially be a long-term solution on the right side.

 

[ahmedou]

Bogdan was the captain of Nizhny Novgorod Torpedo, Today. January 23th 2025.

 

[WinterLion]

Bogdan Konyushkov vs HC Sochi (game stats):

1 assist

1 point

1 SOG

3 blocks

24:21 TOI (29 shifts)

4:54 TIPP (7 shifts)

3:15 TOA

When can this guy come over?

 

[Treb]

When can this guy come over?

In 2026 unless he negotiates a buyout from his KHL team this summer. Not exactly sure of the whole timeline/procedure of KHL buyouts.

He did say he wanted to come to the 2025 Dev camp so who knows?

I assume he would try to do a Emelin and make the NHL team from the get go.

 

[WinterLion]

In 2026 unless he negotiates a buyout from his KHL team this summer. Not exactly sure of the whole timeline/procedure of KHL buyouts.

He did say he wanted to come to the 2025 Dev camp so who knows?

I assume he would try to do a Emelin and make the NHL team from the get go.

I imagine he can do that... he's captain of his KHL team and plays like 4million minutes a night!

 

[Redux91]

When can this guy come over?

Well
Technically Hutson already owns 'that chair' so he is more of a trade asset now really

 

[WinterLion]

Well
Technically Hutson already owns 'that chair' so he is more of a trade asset now really

I'm not sure why? They don't even play the same side...

 

[Skip Bayless]

Call him up.

 

[Redux91]

I'm not sure why? They don't even play the same side...

I get that, sure bud
But unfortunately that doesn't really matter when the chair is "PP QB" doesn't matter what 'side' you play
You can only have 1

And if he's not going to be the PP QB
Then what exactly is he going to bring to my team..?
I said this 'exact same thing' about Jordan Harris
For that guy, if he's not gonna get PP time, I'd rather use other more defensive and sizeable options..
And surprise, he's gone (also same for Barron)

I am *not* saying he's no good or a bust
I *said* he's a great Trade Asset
Which he clearly now is
And that's fine too!

 

[WinterLion]

I get that, sure bud
But unfortunately that doesn't really matter when the chair is "PP QB" doesn't matter what 'side' you play
You can only have 1

And if he's not going to be the PP QB
Then what exactly is he going to bring to my team..?
I said this 'exact same thing' about Jordan Harris
For that guy, if he's not gonna get PP time, I'd rather use other more defensive and sizeable options..
And surprise, he's gone (also same for Barron)

I am *not* saying he's no good or a bust
I *said* he's a great Trade Asset
Which he clearly now is
And that's fine too!

Yeah totally...

I guess I just don't expect him to be a PPQB. He is playing a much more complete role now it seems.

 

[McGuires Corndog]

I get that, sure bud
But unfortunately that doesn't really matter when the chair is "PP QB" doesn't matter what 'side' you play
You can only have 1

And if he's not going to be the PP QB
Then what exactly is he going to bring to my team..?
I said this 'exact same thing' about Jordan Harris
For that guy, if he's not gonna get PP time, I'd rather use other more defensive and sizeable options..
And surprise, he's gone (also same for Barron)

I am *not* saying he's no good or a bust
I *said* he's a great Trade Asset
Which he clearly now is
And that's fine too!

There is countless examples of top tier teams having two Top-tier PP QB’s at the same time. Obviously ice time is going to favour one or split evenly or maybe the team goes back to 3 FWD and 2D on the PP. play will ultimately dictate who gets what.

If the organization sees value in Konyushkov coming over , do it. Personally I have more faith in him amounting to something than Mailloux.

 

[Redux91]

Yeah totally...

I guess I just don't expect him to be a PPQB. He is playing a much more complete role now it seems.

Totally fair.

Just don't get your hopes up bud.

There is countless examples of top tier teams having two Top-tier PP QB’s at the same time. Obviously ice time is going to favour one or split evenly or maybe the team goes back to 3 FWD and 2D on the PP. play will ultimately dictate who gets what.

If the organization sees value in Konyushkov coming over , do it. Personally I have more faith in him amounting to something than Mailloux.

Again, totally fair

Just don't see it

They will go with Carrier , Reinbacher, 1st round Draft pick/trade acquisition/ free agent signing before we *ever* see Bogdan on this team unfortunately for his more die hard fans