C Ivan Ryabkin - Muskegon, USHL (2025 Draft)

[Zine]

The talent is there. But Ryabkin's got some splainin' to do if he's to be a 1st rounder.

Regardless of what he thought of Dynamo, there's no justification for playing like a petulant lazy oaf for half the season, especially knowing NHL scouts are watching him.
You'd think his competitive nature would take over the minute he stepped on the ice - all times.
Weird situation indeed.

 

[Kshahdoo]

The talent is there. But Ryabkin's got some splainin' to do if he's to be a 1st rounder.

Regardless of what he thought of Dynamo, there's no justification for playing like a petulant lazy oaf for half the season, especially knowing NHL scouts are watching him.
You'd think his competitive nature would take over the minute he stepped on the ice - all times.
Weird situation indeed.

It's especially a glaring contrast if you compare him to Demidov and his MHL play last season. Demidov wasn't happy at all to play in a junior league, and he still played and destroyed it. And look at where he's now.

 

[montreal]

Ryabkin Wrap Around Chance 3:44
Ryabkin Rips One Off Post 5:01
Tynan Lawrence Breakaway 11:23
Ryabkin Nice Backhand Pass 15:47

 

[Kshahdoo]

5+1 after 6 games, not that bad actually.

 

[Melkor]

He's good but his behind is bigger than the statue of liberty. If it doesnt affect his game - godspeed but feels like he needs to dial it down on food.

 

[montreal]

Nice Hit 1:29
Goal 1:48
Penalty 3:15
Chance Down Low 4:34
Hits Post Off Backdoor Chance 6:12
Rips One Off Post 8:21
Assist 8:31
Tynan Lawrence Nice Puck Handling 9:28
Speared in the Nuts 10:20
End to End Rush 11:47

 

[MrCreamm]

Interesting how far he's fallen considering where he was considered to be at the start of the year. Could join Raty, Kiviharju, and many others to fall off past the first round. Honestly I think he'll be this years big dropper and could end up being taken in the 2nd maybe even third if questions about his character and compete continue to rise.

Future Vision: Ivan Ryabkin next in a long-line of ultra-talented Russians at the NHL Draft

 

[montreal]

Interesting how far he's fallen considering where he was considered to be at the start of the year. Could join Raty, Kiviharju, and many others to fall off past the first round. Honestly I think he'll be this years big dropper and could end up being taken in the 2nd maybe even third if questions about his character and compete continue to rise.

Future Vision: Ivan Ryabkin next in a long-line of ultra-talented Russians at the NHL Draft

Unless scouts know something about his attitude or work ethic, I would be shocked if he falls out of the 1st round. He's nasty to play against and can rip it for sure but he has some heavy feet and looks a bit lazy.

 

[De Montreal]

Unless scouts know something about his attitude or work ethic, I would be shocked if he falls out of the 1st round. He's nasty to play against and can rip it for sure but he has some heavy feet and looks a bit lazy.

That description sounds like one that was made about Getzlaf on his draft year iirc

 

[Caser]

 

[wetcoast]

Lawrence is a very interesting guy for the 26 draft.

Ivan is the type of pick I would avoid too much hit or miss for me.

 

[Kshahdoo]

What an idiot, instead of destroying MHL and solidifying top draft position like Demidov did last season he's destroyed his own chances to become a top pick...

 

[Fantomas]

Seems MHL isn't an easy league to dominate, eh?

 

[Kshahdoo]

Seems MHL isn't an easy league to dominate, eh?

He probably just didn't wanna play there, but it says a lot about him...

 

[montreal]

Ryabkin Assist/Lawrence Goal 3:39
Ryabkin Goal/Lawrence Assist 5:17
Ryabkin Big Hit/Penalty 8:24
Ryabkin Forces Turnover Chance 12:09
Ryabkin Nice Pass 14:00
Ryabkin One Timer Backdoor Chance 14:30
Ryabkin Goal 18:02

 

[LeProspector]

He went from overrated to underrated in this years draft.

Not thrilled with his mindset, but the skill is still there in droves

 

[wetcoast]

He went from overrated to underrated in this years draft.

Not thrilled with his mindset, but the skill is still there in droves

Agree with this and given his nationality and possibility of playing professionally in Russia chances are that he might "slip" a bit in the 25 draft from where his skillset and celling might have him otherwise.

My guess is that a team takes him, if they have multiple high draft picks or have enough of a Russian atmosphere on their current team but he might slip outside of the first round.

 

[kp61c]

he showed already he isn't afraid to play hardball with the team he plays for if things don't go his way. and he isn't that good to overlook it. doubt he will be drafted in the first round.