Prospect Info: #52 Dmitri Buchelnikov, 2022 Draft

[Oddbob]

If you trust the KHL numbers, his top speed there this season would be the fastest any player has hit in the NHL since 2021. Even if you don’t completely believe their numbers, his skating is unreal. You can see his hockey IQ with his no look pass, and his shot is wicked, he has excellent placement and deception. I’ve been watching his 2 way game as well, and honestly even if it’s just the KHL his two way game is good. I’m telling you all, this is the next kaprizov, this is the next Panarin. This is the next late round Russian to become a superstar. Offensively he has no notable flaws, his skills are incredible.

To be fair, haven't they questioned Russian stuff in this regard in the past. I seem to remember some having made note that the hardest shot device wasn't accurate or something like that in the recent past.

 

[newfy]

Second round is considered late now?

Well it was considered a big reach, he wasn’t even on many European prospect lists and he was an overager. He didn’t even get selected his first time around. So yeah, I’m sticking with what I said.

I dont think theres anything wrong with saying a late second rounder that has been passed over in the draft once is a late round pick. Definitely not worth replying to to call someone out on it lol