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G Ilya Konovalov - Dynamo Moscow, KHL (2019, 85th, EDM released)
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Given the history of goaltenders in the Oiler organization it seems like he was given a fairly short leash.
Are there serious flaws in his game or does he still have the ability to be an NHL goalie?
Seems to have entrenched himself as Dynamo's starter and numbers are impressive.
Are there serious flaws in his game or does he still have the ability to be an NHL goalie?
Seems to have entrenched himself as Dynamo's starter and numbers are impressive.
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The main flaw I think is that he is undersized and also seems to become a bit too nervous if the defense ahead of him isn't playing too good. Still he is just 24, at that age goalies are still developing.
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I was really high on him. I actually thought it was him that wanted to leave because didn't want to be in AHL. No source and pure speculation.
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I think that's a safe bet. The Oil were only going to elevate one young goalie, and Skinner showed better.
Had he stayed, his way up to the NHL wasn't super clear. He was always going to be relying on Skinner faultering or the Oil going with a short-term option like Fleury or Talbot at starter. Once Campbell signed, that path also closed.
Plus from the Oilers' side, I think they were happier to get a veteran 3rd stringer vs. having another inexperienced option next in line. Especially as Campbell had injury concerns.
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He already came and played in Bako during COVID and was just okay. Seems unlikely he tries again anytime soon.
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Handling the bulk of the goaltending this year for Dynamo Moscow.
In 16 games he is 9-2-2 with a 1.66 GAA and .929 save percentage.
Are those numbers the result of playing on a strong team or is there significant potential in his game?
In 16 games he is 9-2-2 with a 1.66 GAA and .929 save percentage.
Are those numbers the result of playing on a strong team or is there significant potential in his game?
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Ostap Safin is also doing really well in KHL. Not a popular opinion but KHL seems to be weaker than normal. Having said that, and I could be wrong, I was always a fan of Kono. Curious if he makes his way back as Russian goalies are killing it.
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Me too... Loved the size and skillset (and he's Czech) But he was always hurt, ended up in ECHL, the. Did little in AHL and then was meh in extraliga. Classic mercurial player. I was hoping he'd be like Shlepyshev who I really enjoyed as an Oiler.
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The oilers don’t develop talwnt that doesn’t develop itself. Our draft/development speaks for itself. Then a huge number the oilers called nothing turn into good players for other teams. Marino is an excellent recent example.
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The list goes on for days. Worst drafting org and worst pro scouts and worst goalie coach and worst development. So watch Kono win the Vezina one day.No longer having dustin schwartz give him advice
The oilers don’t develop talwnt that doesn’t develop itself. Our draft/development speaks for itself. Then a huge number the oilers called nothing turn into good players for other teams. Marino is an excellent recent example.
