F Igor Chernyshov - Saginaw Spirit, OHL (2024, 33rd, SJS)

[BKarchitect]

Can’t have asked for a better (delayed) start. I’d say, to be clear, we should expect something special from a physically developed, 2005-born, 1st rounder in the CHL. And he certainly hasn’t disappointed. Very “North American” style player, I think he always had a good chance to adapt quickly, Russian or not. Hard not to see him being a quality NHL winger down the road.

 

[wetcoast]

Can’t have asked for a better (delayed) start. I’d say, to be clear, we should expect something special from a physically developed, 2005-born, 1st rounder in the CHL. And he certainly hasn’t disappointed. Very “North American” style player, I think he always had a good chance to adapt quickly, Russian or not. Hard not to see him being a quality NHL winger down the road.

With his skillet and physical attributes it's hard to not see him as a possible Calder candidate for 26 if he finds some chemistry with say Celebrini next year.

 

[Star Platinum]

With his skillet and physical attributes it's hard to not see him as a possible Calder candidate for 26 if he finds some chemistry with say Celebrini next year.

I expect all of Chernyshov, Musty, and Halttunen to start next season in the AHL

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

With his skillet and physical attributes it's hard to not see him as a possible Calder candidate for 26 if he finds some chemistry with say Celebrini next year.

It’s hard not to see a second round pick as a Calder contender because he’s had a good first few weeks against inferior competition?

 

[wetcoast]

It’s hard not to see a second round pick as a Calder contender because he’s had a good first few weeks against inferior competition?

Wonder why I stated his skillset and physical attributes then eh?

 

[Star Platinum]

Wonder why I stated his skillset and physical attributes then eh?

I doubt he gets enough games in the NHL to be eligible for the Calder next year. I think he spends a full year in the AHL.

 

[wetcoast]

I doubt he gets enough games in the NHL to be eligible for the Calder next year. I think he spends a full year in the AHL.

Sure maybe but he was an older draft pick for a 24 draft and his skillset could be ready nut sure most years the calder comes down to opportunity and skillset meeting.

 

[Star Platinum]

Sure maybe but he was an older draft pick for a 24 draft and his skillset could be ready nut sure most years the calder comes down to opportunity and skillset meeting.

He'll be 19 years old at the start of the next NHL season and he's not a Celebrini-level prospect. He needs to prove he can dominate in the AHL before getting his NHL shot.

 

[wetcoast]

He'll be 19 years old at the start of the next NHL season and he's not a Celebrini-level prospect. He needs to prove he can dominate in the AHL before getting his NHL shot.

I think that I need to repost what I originally said as many seem to be missing the point.

With his skillet and physical attributes it's hard to not see him as a possible Calder candidate for 26 if he finds some chemistry with say Celebrini next year.

So gven his skillet and physical attributes and if gets some chemistry with Celebrini, probably in the top 6 then he may be a possible Calder candidate next year.

Is he the favorite?

I can say no without even thinking about.

Is he likely to be finalist?

Probably not so people need to chill here a bit from a post that described a possibility from 3 different angles, his size, skillset and the possibility of having chemistry with Celebrini.

 

[Zine]

He's an extremely physically mature 2005, who is used to playing vs men.
So it's no wonder he's dunking on a bunch of kids in the CHL.

But yea, give him a season in the AHL next year, then hopefully he'll be NHL ready 2026-27.
Chernyshov has never been as good as fellow 2005 Daniil But, and But will likely spend some quality time in the AHL next year too.

 

[Juxtaposer]

I think that I need to repost what I originally said as many seem to be missing the point.




So gven his skillet and physical attributes and if gets some chemistry with Celebrini, probably in the top 6 then he may be a possible Calder candidate next year.

Is he the favorite?

I can say no without even thinking about.

Is he likely to be finalist?

Probably not so people need to chill here a bit from a post that described a possibility from 3 different angles, his size, skillset and the possibility of having chemistry with Celebrini.

I would be shocked if Chernyshov cracks the Sharks next season. Not saying it's impossible, but we have a lot of young forwards and not that many spots for them. I think one season in the AHL next year makes sense.

2026-2027? Hell yeah. Definitely could see him as a Calder candidate given the circumstances you describe.

 

[Star Platinum]

I think that I need to repost what I originally said as many seem to be missing the point.

No, you're saying he's going to be a Calder candidate in a season that he likely will probably play hardly any NHL games. Unless they've changed requirements for the Calder recently, I think they expect you to play a lot of NHL games and do well in them to be a candidate.