F Rodion Amirov (2020, 15th, TOR) - tragically passed away due to brain tumor 8/14/23

[Kshahdoo]

Late 2001 player, ok size (5'11, 161 lb), leads the MHL in PPG for all U18 players with 9+8 in 18 gp. He played at Hlinka, but didn't shine - 2 assists in 5 games.

Rodion Amirov at eliteprospects.com

 

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[Kipper933]

I really like this guy. I must have seen him about 15 times this season and he never has a bad game.

 

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[greasysnapper]

I've been impressed with him in the u18's.

 

[kabidjan18]

Great sequence setting up the Podkolzin goal.

 

[Ovechkin962]

First rounder next year. Anybody knows where he will play next season?

 

[Albatros]

Could spend the season between Ufa and Neftekamsk depending on how he manages in the KHL?

 

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[Pavel Buchnevich]

He's played well almost every time I've seen him play. He doesn't get the same hype that some of his teammates do, but he's done very well internationally for Russia this season.

For those that have watched more, what exactly are his big strengths and weaknesses? I've admittedly struggled to find much in either category.

 

[IceManCat]

He’s got nice stats is he projected to be a top 15 pick next year?

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

He’s got nice stats is he projected to be a top 15 pick next year?

Somewhere in the first round for now. He’s not one of the more hyped players, but a lot list him in the first round.

 

[Habs76]

Best Russian I've seen so far for 2020, not that it's a stellar crop. I'd take him over Gushchin easily and probably Askarov just based on Askarov being a goalie.

 

[IceManCat]

Somewhere in the first round for now. He’s not one of the more hyped players, but a lot list him in the first round.

It looks like he has top ten talent

 

[Goldenhands]

Amirov was easily better than Podkolzin last U18, not saying he is a better prospect, but he is the Russian that stood out the most for me last U18, certainly has the skills of a first round pick...

 

[tony d]

Sounds like a good name, will be a guy to follow for this draft.

 

[Kshahdoo]

Scored 2 goals in KHL preseason victory (4-2) over Neftekhimik.

 

[Kshahdoo]

Played on the 1st line for Salavat along with Omark, scored goal to Avtomobilist in 3-2 loss at the preseason tournament.

 

[Kshahdoo]

Oh, well, just scored his 4th preseason goal for Salavat.

 

[docbenton]

Stylistic he and Perfetti seem very similar. Smart, skilled players whose primary strength is executing plays at a high level. Nice hands on both. Neither is big or very fast but quick enough to be a threat.

 

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