LD Dmitry Simashev - Lokomotiv Yaroslavl, KHL (2023, 6th, ARI)

[GermanSpitfire]

Dmitri Simashev - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Dmitri Simashev, 2005-02-04 Kostroma, RUS Russia. Most recently in the undefined with Lokomotiv Yaroslavl. Complete player biography and stats.

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6'4" Russian Defender that moves really well for his size. He is not afraid of making an impact in all three zones by being good offensively, defensively and in transition. One of the more under-the-radar players for the 2023 Draft at this point. We will see how things transpire going forward for the kid!

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[Frk It]

Curious to see how he looks this year.

 

[Caser]

Debuted in the KHL.

 

[dyldude]

4 KHL games played now, has looked solid every game. Limited minutes and clearly playing in a minute-munching role (as expected), but killing it in that role. Limited offensive upside, but his defense is really, really good. Haven't seen a ton of this class, but he may end up being a player to look for as a first rounder.

 

[dyldude]

Got ~13 minutes of ice time vs. Dynamo Moskva yesterday. Looked quite good. Very simple plays with the puck, but showed off a bit more skill than I've seen from him this year. Did really well in his own zone besides a few hiccups defending against the rush. Used his physicality more than usual. If he keeps playing this consistently well, he may just end up spending the whole year in the KHL

 

[GermanSpitfire]

 

[GermanSpitfire]

 

[bsu]

I want the Ducks to get him somehow. He's exactly what our blue line prospect group is missing.

 

[cheesymc]

I want the Ducks to get him somehow. He's exactly what our blue line prospect group is missing.

I am hoping he falls to one of our 2nd round picks but his ranking is all over the place. From early teens to missing in the top two rounds.

 

[Zine]

I love this kid's game. Hasn't looked out of place with Lokomotiv, at all.

He's the human eraser at MHL level, with tons of untapped offensive skills.

 

[majormajor]

I am hoping he falls to one of our 2nd round picks but his ranking is all over the place. From early teens to missing in the top two rounds.

This type of player won't fall. Should be early teens or maybe even around #10.

 

[GlassesJacketShirt]

This type of player won't fall. Should be early teens or maybe even around #10.

Always have to assume some NHL teams will be wary of drafting Russians in the current climate, even if I don't think it should be a factor.

Currently, I have him at 10th. He isn't a point producing machine but I find he moves quite well with the puck, while his size and defensive play are both top end in this draft class. Seems like a cornerstone player to anchor a team's defensive unit.

 

[majormajor]

Always have to assume some NHL teams will be wary of drafting Russians in the current climate, even if I don't think it should be a factor.

Currently, I have him at 10th. He isn't a point producing machine but I find he moves quite well with the puck, while his size and defensive play are both top end in this draft class. Seems like a cornerstone player to anchor a team's defensive unit.

This draft frankly doesn't look that great after about pick #7. So even with all the Russia factor added in I think Simashev still goes just after that, maybe at the top of that #7 through #15 group. He's safer than a lot of other guys in that range even after accounting for the Russia stuff. Just a guaranteed top 4 guy with all around upside.

 

[SECRET SQUIRREL]

What does his current KHL contract look like?

 

[The Iron Goalie]

What does his current KHL contract look like?

Looks like he's under contract through the 24/25 season.

 

[SECRET SQUIRREL]

Looks like he's under contract through the 24/25 season.

Thanks! 2 years before being able to come over might drop him down a bit on a few teams draft boards but I still think he goes mid/late first. Just started watching him and he's gonna be a stud, really impressed so far.

 

[Buresflyingelbow]

I think he ends up in Vancouver.

 

[Doug Prishpreed]

Love his game, I think he'll go in the top 15. Here's an interview I found from last season, seems like a smart kid.

“Getting adjusted to speeds was easier than getting used to discipline.” Dmitry Simashev – first hockey player born in 2005 to play in KHL

The Yaroslavl defenseman is picking things playing adult hockey. 17-year-old Dmitry Simashev is having a successful season. The Yaroslavl trainee made his JHL debut in the 2021/2022 season and had 17 (5+12) points in 48 games. The young defenseman started the 2022/2023 season in the Kontin...

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[UrbanImpact]

Very Very high on this player. Reminds me a bit of Sergachev with more nastiness.

Canucks possibly have 2 picks in the top 20.

I believe 1 of Reinbacher or Simashev will be a Canuck.

I dont think the Canucks are scared of the Russian factor, considering they drafted Podkolzin with a top 10 pick a couple of seasons ago.

Theyve also added more Russians in the franchise lately, Kuzmenko, Mikhayev, Gonchar ( coach)

 

[Raistlin]

this is the canucks answer to Tryamkin. he should be earmarked to go top 20 with the islanders pick.

 

[LickTheEnvelope]

Very Very high on this player. Reminds me a bit of Sergachev with more nastiness.

Canucks possibly have 2 picks in the top 20.

I believe 1 of Reinbacher or Simashev will be a Canuck.

I dont think the Canucks are scared of the Russian factor, considering they drafted Podkolzin with a top 10 pick a couple of seasons ago.

Theyve also added more Russians in the franchise lately, Kuzmenko, Mikhayev, Gonchar ( coach)

Frankly if they have a shot I'd love the Canucks to pickup Reinbacher and Simashev then look at some of the forwards in the early 2nd round.

 

[MichaelFarrell]

He seems like a really safe pick in the draft. I think that alone will lead to him going in the first round. He has NHL size and skating. I am impressed with how well he moves for a big defenseman. He’s not a dynamic offensive threat at this point and his stats in the MHL aren’t great. But, he’s clearly been playing in the KHL for a reason. He doesn’t show much in the offensive zone and seems to usually go for safe plays. But, he can get pucks up ice. You’d like to see more physicality in his game but he doesn’t need to throw big body checks to be an effective player with his skill set. He shows some flashes of potential offensive contribution, but I wouldn’t draft him with the expectation that his is going to QB your power play.

He’s big, and can move and he can get pucks up the ice. I think he’d be a tough player to pass on in the bottom half of the 1st because it’s easy to project him into an NHL line up.

Although I’d rather take the risk on Gulyayev or ASP, I think the 3rd defenseman taken should be between Simashev and Reinbacher

 

[BKarchitect]

Sergachyov seems like an odd comp for this player. Gulyayev seems to fit that mold more.

He (Sima) looks solid though and he’s got a pretty elite size/skating combo. Athletically speaking, he certainly profiles as one of the highest upside defenders in this draft.

I’d bet money on him falling past where he should do to his KHL contact though. Even if realistically 2025 is more than a reasonable timelines to let him develop and then get him under contract.

 

[Caser]

 

[GlassesJacketShirt]

He's my favorite D-man of the draft. It's great that he's big and can really move with the puck, but I also think his potential as a minute munching defensive player makes him very attractive. Could I wish he was a bit more physical, sure, but his positioning and gap control are as textbook as I've seen from a draft eligible player.

One thing I will say: he needs to improve his slap shot. Without doing so, I could see his offensive potential stunted as a non-shooting threat.