Initial thoughts on the Prospects Challenge roster is.....WHO?!?!?
I recognize a lot less names than usual. Sucks that Filmon is injured as he would've been one of the more intriguing players to watch this tournament.
I'm a little surprised that Yegorov isn't on the roster - he played in the USHL last season and that's the plan as well for this season. Maybe he's still back in Russia for the summer or because he's going the NCAA route he'd have to pay his own way?
Overall only 3 of our 7 2024 picks made it - already mentioned Yegorov, Silayev obviously wouldn't make it as the KHL regular season already started. Also missing Traff (not sure if SHL starts up soon) and Louhivaara who plays in Finland like Pikkarainen who is on the roster. Not sure if it has to do with whichever teams they'll be on this upcoming season, as I think the season may have already started up given some Lenni highlights.
Just 2 of the 5 2023 draft picks are on the roster, with no Lenni, Karpovich or Cheslock.