Prospect Info: #52 Dmitri Buchelnikov, 2022 Draft

[Frk It]

Wings pick Dmitri Buchelnikov in round 2, pick #52 of the 2022 Draft. He is an overage Russian who had a really nice season in the MHL.

Dmitri Buchelnikov - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Dmitri Buchelnikov, 2003-09-06 Nizhny Tagil, RUS Russia. Most recently in the KHL with Vityaz Moscow Region. Complete player biography and stats.

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[Realgud]

There's our Kucherov

 

[Frk It]

Very bold move, might be my favorite pick so far.

 

[wingfan]

I love this pick. I've been following this kid for a month or two and my god does he have skill.

 

[SuperScript29]

Sounds good, how you gonna get him out of Russia?

 

[GermanSpitfire]

This is a very good pick Wings fans. He has some of the highest upside in the draft.

You should be VERY happy with this pick. Stevie Y just picked another Kucherov/Panarin

 

[raymond23]

I'm so excited

 

[Run the Jewels]

Hakan Special.

 

[bedtime20]

His dad is a goalie coach..., great pick!

 

[Henkka]

SKA-1946 St. Petersburg 2021-2022 - Roster, Stats & more

SKA-1946 St. Petersburg - MHL - hockey team page with roster, stats, transactions at eliteprospects.com

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Seems like a great goal-scorer.

Righty.

 

[Hen Kolland]

Sounds good, how you gonna get him out of Russia?

I mean Dylan James sounds like a classic American hero from an espionage book or movie. I know he's Canadian, but maybe that's the motive for that pick

 

[ChadS]

Extremely skilled with the puck, but when I watched him a lot in 2020-21 he lacked in skating for his size. He was already scoring well despite a smaller role and I kind of expected him to improve this season (September 2003 birthday) but didn't expect him to almost lead the league in scoring. Very excited to track his progress these next few years.

He's only a month younger than James.

 

[SuperScript29]

This is kid highly talented, I'm excited.

 

[lhsgolf19]

People on here wanted skill and upside, you got it

 

[Steve Yzerlland]

My favorite pick so far.

 

[Reddwit]

Heard he’s a mix between Buchnevich and Svechnikov - the good Svechnikov.

 

[Ishad]

Sounds good, how you gonna get him out of Russia?

I feel like the Wings have a good track record with that problem.

 

[Kshahdoo]

Plays under the same 72 as Panarin when he played for SKA. Very similar by the playing style.

 

[Mister Ed]

There's a write-up on him at #5 : Five hidden gem NHL Draft prospects the LA Kings should consider

Here's a snippet :

Every time I watch Buchelnikov play in the MHL, my jaw drops at how talented he is. He’s such a flashy player who has an amazing shot. His offensive play really stands out.

It feels like whenever you watch Dmitri enter the offensive zone, there’s a spotlight right over his head because all eyes are on him. It’s hard to describe how talented Buchelnikov is. His talent level is extremely high.

 

[izlez]

Five hidden gem NHL Draft prospects the LA Kings should consider

There’s so many skill available in the 2022 draft. In this article, we’ll go over five sleepers that the LA Kings should take a chance on.

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I would say this clip has me agreeing with this quote

The things he does on the ice are things that make me scared to go to sleep at night, thinking he could haunt my nightmares. The amount of swagger this kid has is unbearable.

https://videos.files.wordpress.com/lC9qBX50/rpreplay_final1642636569.mp4

 

[Filppula]

Love the pick. Looks like a quicker Jiri Hudler.

 

[Realgud]

I had him at 21, so glad the wings saw good things in him too and got him at 52. So glad we got him. The only risk is the war but the pick is very likely a homerun.

 

[Zetterberg4Captain]

Love it..

Good job

 

[Go Wings]

I love this pick. I've been following this kid for a month or two and my god does he have skill.

Who would you compare him to NHL wise?

 

[SuperScript29]

Who would you compare him to NHL wise?

From those clips I personally see Panarin.