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

[Namikaze Minato]

Extended his contract until the end of 2022/23.

It's a good move I think. Leafs have 3 (or more) goalies that are probably on the Marlies for a season or 2 and Artur seems like hes in a pretty good spot to develop as a goalie.

 

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[YLC]

How's his development going? Considered a good candidate for #1 in the future? He was on the Russian WJHC roster last year but isn't this year so I'm wondering what's up with him.

 

[wings5]

How's his development going? Considered a good candidate for #1 in the future? He was on the Russian WJHC roster last year but isn't this year so I'm wondering what's up with him.

Not eligible this year

 

[SoundAndFury]

How's his development going? Considered a good candidate for #1 in the future? He was on the Russian WJHC roster last year but isn't this year so I'm wondering what's up with him.

He is progressing ok for a 4th round pick but at this point, it's hard to see him reach NHL level in the next 4-5 years. He is a long, long term prospect who will make the NHL when everybody has forgotten about him. If at all, that is.

 

[3 Minute Minor]

He is progressing ok for a 4th round pick but at this point, it's hard to see him reach NHL level in the next 4-5 years. He is a long, long term prospect who will make the NHL when everybody has forgotten about him. If at all, that is.

Ah so he's 99% of goalie prospects that have ever existed

 

[WTFMAN99]

Goalies take a while to develop...no issue with another couple of years in Europe since he's getting playing time.

 

[LeafChief]

Not expecting much from him. If he turns out, that would be great but not going to get too excited.

He's look much better as of late after a rough start.

 

[KOS21]

Currently the top goalie in the VHL statistically speaking. i'm wondering how the VHL compares to the AHL? can anybody elaborate?

1.77

.938

3

11-5-1

 

[KOS21]

Named the goaltender of the month for November in the VHL. Havin a good year. So curious as to how he’ll develop. Wondering at which point he gets a KHL shot.

22

1.72

.941

 

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[613Leafer]

Named the goaltender of the month for November in the VHL. Havin a good year. So curious as to how he’ll develop. Wondering at which point he gets a KHL shot.

22

1.72

.941

It's good that he's putting up very solid numbers, but success in the VHL, especially for someone 21 years old, is a tough one to project. Plenty of goalies put up great numbers in that league, the vast majority of whom never turn into anything (take a look at goalie statistical leaders from previous seasons for example - Elite Prospects - VHL Stats 2019-2020).

Really need to see him get an extended look in the AHL or KHL to get a better grasp for how good he is.

 

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Also the loan back to the KHL has been announced:

 

[AustonMarner]

Dubas did improve goalie pipeline, I'll give him that...

 

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Stopped 32 shots for a shutout win today.

 

[Dion TheFluff]

his numbers look really good so far!
Hopefully he can follow in the footsteps of other Russian goaltenders recently.

 

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[Jersey Fan 12]

Veteran Timur Bilyalov is 9-1 with similar numbers for Kazan.

Is this a reflection of the two goalies' play or the quality of the team defense?

 

[Dion TheFluff]

Veteran Timur Bilyalov is 9-1 with similar numbers for Kazan.

Is this a reflection of the two goalies' play or the quality of the team defense?

I wouldn't say a 0.919 sv% (Bilyalov) and 0.932 (Artur) is really similar production.

 

[Jersey Fan 12]

I wouldn't say a 0.919 sv% (Bilyalov) and 0.932 (Artur) is really similar production.

With such a small sample size it's about three goals.

 

[oooooooooohCanada]

With such a small sample size it's about three goals.

ok well why are u posting about it then who cares lol.

 

[TheKrebsCycle]

Veteran Timur Bilyalov is 9-1 with similar numbers for Kazan.

Is this a reflection of the two goalies' play or the quality of the team defense?

Is he the really small goalie ( with a presumptive similar name ) or am I thinking of someone else ?

 

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