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C/W Marat Khusnutdinov (2020, 37th, MIN)

“As a coach of the national team, it is important for me to see the double center. The central players are universal players. If a player can play equally well in different positions, this is a big plus. Hockey, which is progressing in North America today, provides direction for us to use these options. I think Chibrikov will calmly play in the center. Khusnutdinov is an interesting player, fast, good at creating. It would be nice for us to have him in the center. The candles are more powerful, allowing partners to be creative in the attack, ”said Larionov.
 
gusev nikita said:
“As a coach of the national team, it is important for me to see the double center. The central players are universal players. If a player can play equally well in different positions, this is a big plus. Hockey, which is progressing in North America today, provides direction for us to use these options. I think Chibrikov will calmly play in the center. Khusnutdinov is an interesting player, fast, good at creating. It would be nice for us to have him in the center. The candles are more powerful, allowing partners to be creative in the attack, ”said Larionov.
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I know this is probably just a translation issue, but I think I would have even more respect for Larionov if he literally meant this.

Good to see Khusnutdinov and Chibrikov already developing chemistry!
 
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Rufus T Firefly said:
I know this is probably just a translation issue, but I think I would have even more respect for Larionov if he literally meant this.

Good to see Khusnutdinov and Chibrikov already developing chemistry!
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If anything you should drastically lessen your amount if respect for Larionov. Except being a good hockey player in his time(still quite bit behind the greats he played with) there is nothing respectable about him. His coaching career so far is a disaster and his statements indicate he has become even more shallow as a person in the years that passed since his playing days. He is Rotenberg's favorite toy, nothing more.

Because of Larionov I don't expect anything good from the U20 NT as long as he is at the helm.

Edit: let's start with his "brilliant" decision of pairing his two best centers on a line.
 
I don't know. It's a make or break season for him in a lot of ways. The attempts by U20 NT AND SKA coaching staff to put him on the wing are a small red flag too as to him being a part of a whichever center pipeline.
 
KaprizovSaveUs said:
He just turned 19…
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I did not say it will define his life. But if he progresses, then he might fit the description of an asset in the Wild center pipeline. Players like Kuznetsov did that at that age. I am not necessarily saying he is exactly the same caliber of prospect. He is not. But if he is not productive this next season I would rather see him as a long shot to make the NHL at all.
 
Atas2000 said:
I did not say it will define his life. But if he progresses, then he might fit the description of an asset in the Wild center pipeline. Players like Kuznetsov did that at that age. I am not necessarily saying he is exactly the same caliber of prospect. He is not. But if he is not productive this next season I would rather see him as a long shot to make the NHL at all.
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Kuznetsov was better than Khusnutdinov though. Tough standard. I think comparing him to Ivan Morozov would be fairer.
 
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TopC0rner said:
Kuznetsov was better than Khusnutdinov though. Tough standard. I think comparing him to Ivan Morozov would be fairer.
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Morozov is a prospect still himself with unknown outcome. There is no comparison to make there. But yes, Morozov has had some very promising games late last season, especially on the NT. He is pretty much in the same boat. If he takes off this season he might end up a great player, if not, he might "just" meet the moderate expectations about him.
 
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Atas2000 said:
I did not say it will define his life. But if he progresses, then he might fit the description of an asset in the Wild center pipeline. Players like Kuznetsov did that at that age. I am not necessarily saying he is exactly the same caliber of prospect. He is not. But if he is not productive this next season I would rather see him as a long shot to make the NHL at all.
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Not being productive in the KHL in your 19yo season doesn’t drop him to a “unlikely to play in NHL” caliber prospect. If he produces, that’s awesome. But, it will continue to be about how he looks amongst his peers.
 
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KaprizovSaveUs said:
Not being productive in the KHL in your 19yo season doesn’t drop him to a “unlikely to play in NHL” caliber prospect. If he produces, that’s awesome. But, it will continue to be about how he looks amongst his peers.
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Look up 19 year olds who have been productive in the KHL. They are the ones who have success in the NHL. Being productive does not mean being a PPG player.
 
Atas2000 said:
Look up 19 year olds who have been productive in the KHL. They are the ones who have success in the NHL. Being productive does not mean being a PPG player.
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I more concerned on his play than points and I really like him as a prospect and there is plenty of time for him.

Plenty of players have very good NHL careers after not so great production in a pro league at age 19.
 
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