C German Rubtsov (2016, 22nd, PHI)

[Zine]

Nothing against the KHL at all, but clearly Rubstov hasn't been ideally deployed for his own development this year, so getting into the CHL seems like a much better route in the short term.

How so?

 

[Fantomas]

He's in the majority.

Of people who attend KHL/MHL games? I doubt it.

 

[FatTugboatFlahr]

Of people who attend KHL/MHL games? I doubt it.

Of people on this website.

 

[Atas2000]

How so?

Probably coming from somebody who hasn't watched any KHL/VHL/MHL games.

But it depicts the NA POV for the problem perfectly. It might even be the same for people who aren't random HF posters but responsible people in the NHL. That I don't see, that I don't like attitude.

 

[Fantomas]

Of people on this website.

shrug

 

[Striiker]

The team saying this on their facebook makes it a real possibility.

 

[Magua]

It's in his KHL contract that if they chant his name at a certain decibel level, the contract is voided.

Also, the line "a golden opportunity to seduce the Russian player of 18 years" is amazing.

 

[Knarf9o5o1o4o9]

It looks like Rubtsov's agent is debunking the rumors.


Alright I dodnt know how to embed tweets onto this god forsaken website so here is the link https://twitter.com/rstgelaisJDQ/status/797920960968069120

 

[Flukeshot]

Selfishly I'd like to see how he ranks playing in the Q

 

[Striiker]

It looks like Rubtsov's agent is debunking the rumors.


Alright I dodnt know how to embed tweets onto this god forsaken website so here is the link https://twitter.com/rstgelaisJDQ/status/797920960968069120

The agent said it's wrong to believe that he's close to going to the CHL, not that he won't be doing it. So you could take that to mean it's a possibility but people shouldn't act like it's a sure thing just yet.

 

[wein]

Lalanchette (QMJHL reporter) is saying that he will report to Chicoutimi after Christmas.

Chicoutimi should be pretty good now as it's rumoured that they have added 4 top 6 forwards (including Rubtsov) to go along with Roy and Zhukenov.

Edit: Wasn't Lalanchette but Leroux instead. Leroux is pretty connected.

 

[Dabest]

Lalanchette (QMJHL reporter) is saying that he will report to Chicoutimi after Christmas.

Chicoutimi should be pretty good now as it's rumoured that they have added 4 top 6 forwards (including Rubtsov) to go along with Roy and Zhukenov.

Any rumors on who they are?

 

[wein]

Any rumors on who they are?

Ratelle from Drummondville and the Klima twins from Moncton is what he said. Not big names but solid players who should help Chicoutimi improve offensively.

 

[Tripod]

Lalanchette (QMJHL reporter) is saying that he will report to Chicoutimi after Christmas.

Chicoutimi should be pretty good now as it's rumoured that they have added 4 top 6 forwards (including Rubtsov) to go along with Roy and Zhukenov.

Fingers crossed.

Hope it doesn't ruin him right guys?

 

[McNurse]

He's now ruined as a prospect for even considering North America.

 

[Atas2000]

Fingers crossed.

Hope it doesn't ruin him right guys?

If he goes, I'm done with him and so are the Flyers even if they think othewrise.

 

[Striiker]

If he goes, I'm done with him and so are the Flyers even if they think othewrise.

I have no idea what this means.

 

[Baemon Severson*]

If he goes, I'm done with him and so are the Flyers even if they think othewrise.

Lol contrary to your belief, Russian prospects can thrive in NA. I'm sure you'll gleefully take Provorov on your national team in the future

 

[Patmac40]

If he goes, I'm done with him and so are the Flyers even if they think othewrise.

Kucherov did almost the exact same thing. He's alright.

 

[Vikke]

I hope he goes, not because I think it's better for Russian prospects in general, I don't, but in Rubtsov's case it just might be.

 

[Atas2000]

I have no idea what this means.

The Flyers will have a 2C prospect become a tarade bait for 7th round picks. If Flyers are behind tis encouraging him to come to NA they are shooting themselves in the leg, if they don't and it's Rubtsov's idea all along then Rubtsov is butchering his development by himself. Either way Flyers lose a valuable prospect and can move on.

 

[Atas2000]

Kucherov did almost the exact same thing. He's alright.

Have you really just compared Kucherov and Rubtsov?

Kucherov was the best prospect of 2-3 birth years. Maybe Kucherov would be an even better player now if he stayed in Russia for another year or two, but we'll never know. But comparing him to a prospect never projected to be at least among the top3 in his age group is silly. Those ususally take much longer to develop and need more caution. And caution is what goes overboard when they start jumping to NA and back at this age. 99% of them become worse players afterwards. Ask Kucherov's former linemate and a guy picked much higher at the draft Grigorenko.

 

[Juicy Pop]

Have you really just compared Kucherov and Rubtsov?

Kucherov was the best prospect of 2-3 birth years. Maybe Kucherov would be an even better player now if he stayed in Russia for another year or two, but we'll never know. But comparing him to a prospect never projected to be at least among the top3 in his age group is silly. Those ususally take much longer to develop and need more caution. And caution is what goes overboard when they start jumping to NA and back at this age. 99% of them become worse players afterwards. Ask Kucherov's former linemate and a guy picked much higher at the draft Grigorenko.

And even though we'll never know you're just going to assume that it's the case otherwise your premise is faulty.

 

[Patmac40]

Have you really just compared Kucherov and Rubtsov?

Kucherov was the best prospect of 2-3 birth years. Maybe Kucherov would be an even better player now if he stayed in Russia for another year or two, but we'll never know. But comparing him to a prospect never projected to be at least among the top3 in his age group is silly. Those ususally take much longer to develop and need more caution. And caution is what goes overboard when they start jumping to NA and back at this age. 99% of them become worse players afterwards. Ask Kucherov's former linemate and a guy picked much higher at the draft Grigorenko.

Right but I'm saying that Rubtsov has had some extra development in Russia after his draft year like Kucherov (about a half a year less). Perhaps he feels comfortable enough being in North America that it won't affect him. Someone like Grigorenko came over prior to being drafted, then was rushed to the NHL.

 

[Fantomas]

Kucherov did almost the exact same thing. He's alright.

You are basing "alright" on very limited information. Kucherov was alright because his wealthy parents were based in North America and he already spoke very good English.

Most Russian prospects are not like Kucherov. They experience significant cultural shock.