F Amir Garayev - HC Sochi, KHL (2019 undrafted)

[ConnorMcMullet]

Garayev has very impressive numbers in the MHL, 25 goals and 59 points in 64 games on a bad team, leads the team in scoring by 13 points. It seems odd to me that he's gotten no recognition. I can't seem to find so much as a highlight video or scouting report.

Anyone know anything about this guy?

 

[ConnorMcMullet]

@Caser?

 

[Killerjas]

Kaptain Stupido

 

[Kipper933]

Garayev is an ultra-perimeter player. He probably plays inside the dots once every 5 games. His passing and playmaking is decent but nothing special, his shooting is mediocre. But generally he just hangs along the half-board, he's super easy to push off the puck at the MHL level and struggles when pressured. Seems like a career big-ice player.

Good skater though

 

[Caser]

@Caser?

I'm not a big fan of him, but there are some highlights.

 

[Caser]

 

[ConnorMcMullet]

I'm not a big fan of him

Why not? Plays too much on the perimeter?

 

[Caser]

Why not? Plays too much on the perimeter?

There is a lot of fancy stuff in his game, but I kind of doubt his overall hockey sense, to me sometimes he overuses his skill (although, of course, sometimes it results in those highlight reels).

 

[Caser]

 

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[Caser]

Extended with Sochi until the end of 2022/23.

 

[NJ Fan 12]

Any update on him this pre-season?

Added size, strength, willingness to compete in tighter spaces?

 

[Caser]

 

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[Kshahdoo]

3rd in scoring in the KHL amongst U21 players, 2nd in goals. Elite Prospects - KHL Stats 2021-2022

 

[shaner8989]

Can he be drafted as an overager?

 

[Caser]

 

[Caser]

Extended with Sochi until the end of 2023/24.

 

[Jersey Fan 12]

Another fast start for Sochi. Any chance he receives interest as a UFA once the season ends and his contract expires?

 

[Kshahdoo]

Another fast start for Sochi. Any chance he receives interest as a UFA once the season ends and his contract expires?

Garayev isn't an NHL calibre player. If you can argue that Tyanulin could be a solid 3rd liner in NHL, Garayev isn't good enough even for a 3rd line. And he's small and not physical enough for a 4th line.

 

[Jersey Fan 12]

Garayev isn't an NHL calibre player. If you can argue that Tyanulin could be a solid 3rd liner in NHL, Garayev isn't good enough even for a 3rd line. And he's small and not physical enough for a 4th line.

Figured that to be the case. Couldn't see him playing a two-way role. And I'm guessing you don't see him have the offensive skills that would merit a role higher in the lineup.

 

[Jersey Fan 12]

Contract up with Sochi. Any word on where he signs for next season? Stronger club in KHL? Elsewhere in Europe?

Averaged almost 17 minutes per game last season. Enough to move the needle any?

 

[Caser]

Extended with Sochi through 2025/26.