G Artur Akhtyamov - Ak Bars Kazan, KHL (2020, 106th, TOR)

[Frk It]

Kid has really good numbers in the MHL (1.80 GAA, .931 SV%)... Can anyone tell me more about him?

Artur Akhtyamov at eliteprospects.com

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[Caser]

Some media stuff of him:

 

[Frk It]

Thanks as always, @Caser

What does the post referencing Brodeur translate as...?

 

[Caser]

Thanks as always, @Caser

What does the post referencing Brodeur translate as...?

It was that to get 27 PIM you need to wake up Robert Esche or Martin Brodeur in you, so I think they were referring to the Brodeur Vs. Avery.

 

[MBH]

2020 Draft Profile: G Artur Akhtyamov - The Draft Analyst
Not a glowing review

 

[Caser]

Recorded his first VHL shutout win yesterday, stopped 75 out of 77 in his first 3 VHL games.

 

[Evgeny Oliker]

I’m surprised he is not ranked by anyone. Anyone know why?

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

I’m surprised he is not ranked by anyone. Anyone know why?

Russian, late birthday, never played for Russian junior national teams, not that big.

 

[Killerjas]

Sleeper, reminds me of Dustin Wolf

 

[simonedvinsson]

Is he really being downgraded for his size? 6'2" is hardly small... Even so, I understand that "bigger" means you fill more of the net, but in general, bigger also translates to slower and stiffer as well.

I've really liked Akhtyamov from what I've seen of him, which admittedly isn't much, but could his be a case of exposure too? Granted, he's not Askarov good. His rebound control isn't great, and he's definitely pretty raw, but he's quick, handles the puck well, and seems to play with a lot of swagger.

 

[GoBoltz56]

I'm not a scout, but it's obviously a case of lack of exposure. He has never played in an international tournament, and never played in the KHL so none of the scouts have seen him. Though it wouldn't surprise me if some were taking a peek at him now.

 

[MMC]

Welcome to Toronto!

 

[Merrrlin]

@Caser we need you again

 

[Caser]

@Caser we need you again

Good size, aggressive style and not bad in terms of short-term stability, but in terms of longer-term stability I was a bit disappointed of him last season, as he was pretty bad at the last third (or something) of the season.

 

[Caser]

Debuted in the KHL.

 

[Patmac40]

Ended up losing but saved 21 of 23.

 

[LeafChief]

He's 6'2. That's not exactly small.

If he doesn't turn into anything, it's because he isn't good enough. Not because of his size.

 

[Caser]

 

[Namikaze Minato]

 

[Caser]

 

[Byron Bitz]

He deserves a starting job in the KHL next season.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

He deserves a starting job in the KHL next season.

It doesn’t work like that even in the NHL. He has 3 KHL games. It’s probably more likely he could be a back up next season. Probably a platoon, at best.

 

[3 Minute Minor]

It doesn’t work like that even in the NHL. He has 3 KHL games. It’s probably more likely he could be a back up next season. Probably a platoon, at best.

So you're saying he'd be better off signing in the AHL and be a starter?

 

[BoredBrandonPridham]

So you're saying he'd be better off signing in the AHL and be a starter?

Please, don't.

 

[Caser]

Extended his contract until the end of 2022/23.