I like the trade. Kappy was a fast 3rd liner but we have lots of 20 goal players and needed cap space. Amirov can sit in Russia for 2 years and develop plus we got Hallander. I have watched Amirov, I think he will be better overall than Kappy and has top 6 potential down the line. Hallander could be an effective 3rd liner. They get to put him with Crosby to turn him into the player he never would be in Toronto.
F Rodion Amirov (2020, 15th, TOR) - tragically passed away due to brain tumor 8/14/23
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A special look today at Rodion Amirov's most recent KHL performance with Ufa. This was against SKA on November 28, 2020, his last match before the WJC tournament.
And a profile of his style of play in my latest with Dobber.
Prospect Ramblings: Yegor Chinakhov, Rodion Amirov, Klim Kostin
And a profile of his style of play in my latest with Dobber.
Prospect Ramblings: Yegor Chinakhov, Rodion Amirov, Klim Kostin
Absolute non-factor in the first 2 games thus far. Someone tell him he's not playing for Salavat right now. Time to step it up.
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He had a solid first game imo, just because he only got 1 point didn't mean he had a bad game. 2nd game was bad though, not an excuse but the entire Russian team was not good.
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Was a major factor in their win over USA. He probably had like 5 takeaways 5 on 5 and was great on the PK. A takeaway at the end led to Russia's empty net goal too.
He was indeed invisible vs Czech Republic, but so was the rest of the team, weird to just attack only Amirov.
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He doesn't have elite skill. His bread and butter is transition and takeaways. That's why the Leafs drafted him.
I'm a Leafs fan. I have high hopes for the kid and so far, his playing style makes it look like he's not interested or hustling out there. He's going at 50%. He needs to realize that he is one of the top player on his team and need to show off his leadership role and push the pace and play a high tempo game. I've seen him in past tournaments absolutely flying and all over the ice making skilled plays. Salavat has brought his creativity to a stand still and his "pro game" is not working out well when he should just take the play to his opponents instead of waiting for his opportunities.
He's doing his best Nik Kulemin impression out there right now. I need him to bring out his inner Grabovski.
He does have elite skill though. Just for whatever reason, he seems to be playing very timidly. He's 100% capable of leading rushes up the ice and beating players 1 on 1. But instead, he's playing a very organized style of hockey and that's not leaving much room for creativity. He seems to have zero chemistry with any of the players there too, which isn't helping the cause. Russian team looks like a mess out there in both games. First game they were fortunate that USA made stupid mistakes and they were able to capitilize. Last game was atrocious. And as good as Amirov has been defensively and with his transition play, he's getting paid the big $ (metaphorically) to bring some high-end offense on this team. He needs to bring that urgency and speed and finesse to his game.
He could've been way more assertive in the first game against the USA and I'm not basing his poor play on his lack of production. I'm basing it on the fact that he's playing with what looks like 0 urgency out there. I don't care if the rest of the Russian team fails to do a damn thing. I want Amirov to shine since he's a Leafs prospect and I want to see hustle and heart from a young guy and not just passive floating. We had years of that shit on the Buds, I don't want Amirov to be like that. Bring the motor.
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He didn't look good last game but no one on Russia did. He looked quite good against the US.
I would panic from one game in a tournament. He looked really good at the Karjala Cup too. Excited to watch him develop. He's a different type of forward from our other high end forwards/prospects.
I would panic from one game in a tournament. He looked really good at the Karjala Cup too. Excited to watch him develop. He's a different type of forward from our other high end forwards/prospects.
He's been one of Russia's best defensive forwards in the tournament. His offensive game has been dry but Khusnutdinov, Podkolzin, and Amirov have combined for only a few total points, most of which came from an empty netter, and one of their purest offensive players has been in the press box (Abramov).
I'm guessing the "timid" criticism you're talking about is more of a concern that he's not driving his line's offense? Well, no one is. Russia is anemic offensively right now, partly because of Larionov's approach and the fact that 90% of that offense is low percentage perimeter play.
Would like to see him take more risks though, no doubt.
Amirov doesn't have elite skill? Must be your first viewing. Go watch past tournaments/KHL play, he has high-end elite skill in every sense. One of the highest offensive ceilings outside of the top 10 in this past draft.
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Not sure I agree with the skill being his weakness. His lack of drive and ability to push the pace instead of accepting and reacting to the games pace, are big leaks he needs to fix before he takes the next step. Otherwise he will be a classic tweener, all skill no heart kind of guy. He figures a way to find the drive, he will be a problem for years to come for the division. It will be upto him and how he handles the show which road he ends on.
That choice though isn't from a lack of skill, in fact it's the opposite.
That choice though isn't from a lack of skill, in fact it's the opposite.
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The third Russian goal tonight was entirely created by his hustle in winning the puck in a board battle lol
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I don't think that poster was being serious w their post. Amirov has a very good blend of skills and motor.
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Having watched the Russia games so far I am not convinced on the motor yet. Could just be that is not his role on this team with chinakhov and others doing most of the forechecking and board work on his line.
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I compared him to Nylander before and see similarities in their games.
But Amirov looks bigger and better defensively at this age but maybe not Nylanders offensive upside.
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Willy was willing to make risky but skillful plays when he was Amirov's age. He also had a great motor and loved to wheel the puck. Amirov avoids making risky passes or shots. He's been way too calculated with the way he plays and tries to be too efficient. It's a good strategy when you're playing against pros because it limits turnovers and you're not a defensive liability but this is the WJC. WJC you can pretty much exchange chances back and forth and skill wins out 9 times out of 10. Amirov isn't playing that fun style of game. Russia as a whole for that matter has been playing a very conservative game offensively.
Very skilled player.
Could have had at least 5 points vs Austria if he had better finish the way Podkolzin was controlling the game and setting him up.
Excited to see how he does be Sweden’s highly rated blue line.
Could have had at least 5 points vs Austria if he had better finish the way Podkolzin was controlling the game and setting him up.
Excited to see how he does be Sweden’s highly rated blue line.
