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

[Kshahdoo]

Did russia started a full scale war two years ago? No, it's been only one year and three months now. Besides russia has tighten peoples rights during the war. First draft (a draft where you cant say no) was only nine months ago and next one is coming soon. Im not saying that hockey prospects will be drafted to army but if a country is ready to get 200 000 own men slaughtered in a little over a year there might be a risks looming under the surface. So yes - GM's do give a f*uck because risk management is part of their job (or it atleast should be!).

I want to add that in Michkov's case this will be different because Michkov is special talent - risk reward is very different in his case. Simashev is a good prospects but not seen as difference maker at this point, so i think he wont go very high.

But more kids have already moved to NA this years than back to then...

 

[LemonSauceD]

I do think Simashev has better offensive tools than Reinbacher. He’s much quicker on his feet and is much better defensively than Reinbacher IMO.

 

[Garl]

I do think Simashev has better offensive tools than Reinbacher. He’s much quicker on his feet and is much better defensively than Reinbacher IMO.

Look, a player doesn't play as a 18 yo defenseman on a pro team in a top league if he is bad defensively. It's just not going to work, coaches there are conservative and older players would not be happy
Hedman, Larsson, Dahlin, Jiricek, Voynov, Seider, Brodin

 

[LemonSauceD]

Look, a player doesn't play as a 18 yo defenseman on a pro team in a top league if he is bad defensively. It's just not going to work, coaches there are conservative and older players would not be happy
Hedman, Larsson, Dahlin, Jiricek, Voynov, Seider, Brodin

I didn’t say Reinbacher is bad defensively. Simashev is more of a defensive defenseman with offensive instincts. His overall defensive game is far better, however, Reinbacher is the overall better defender for sure.

 

[Sergei Shirokov]

I like Willander as the best defensive defender but Im not certain, its close between Simashev, he & Reinbacher. There's definitely strong arguments each way.

Comparing Simashev & Willander is an interesting thought, as I think both could be minute eating top 3 defenseman.

Willander is RHD which is harder to find. He's got more of a physical edge. Better shot (velocity for sure). I really like Willander's defensive details.

Simashev is bigger & a rare combination w/ his skating + puck handling. He's more rangey obviously. More of a tendency to carry the puck. He's not aggressive but can lean on you.

I think both are heads up players that can move the puck quickly, both have great puck skills, and obviously both great skaters.

 

[Ace]

Did russia started a full scale war two years ago? No, it's been only one year and three months now. Besides russia has tighten peoples rights during the war. First draft (a draft where you cant say no) was only nine months ago and next one is coming soon. Im not saying that hockey prospects will be drafted to army but if a country is ready to get 200 000 own men slaughtered in a little over a year there might be a risks looming under the surface. So yes - GM's do give a f*uck because risk management is part of their job (or it atleast should be!).

I want to add that in Michkov's case this will be different because Michkov is special talent - risk reward is very different in his case. Simashev is a good prospects but not seen as difference maker at this point, so i think he wont go very high.

…They SIGNED four Russians picks since the war started. They aren’t afraid of it brother. I don’t know why you’re on a mission to make it out for Buffalo as something it isn’t. The GM was quoted last month on it. I‘ll take his words and actions over whatever this is.

 

[AlternateSideParking]

Simashev is another risk taker so I wouldn’t call him anything but two-way. He QB’d the Loko PP for almost the entire season and was the primary breakout option instead of handing off to a forward behind his net. He’s very involved on offense but sometimes it gets him in trouble when he pinches. He attempts all kinds of risky trick passes in short distances which look great while he’s doing it. His upside is the highest of the dmen in this class IMO — 6’4 defenseman who can skate and handle the puck like a finesse forward but also shut things down in his own end. Gap is impeccable. Reminds me Seabrook a little. Maybe some Kaberle too but meaner. If this kid played at the U18’s he would have been a force. Was good in MHL playoffs. So was But.

 

[Garl]

Simashev is another risk taker so I wouldn’t call him anything but two-way. He QB’d the Loko PP for almost the entire season and was the primary breakout option instead of handing off to a forward behind his net. He’s very involved on offense but sometimes it gets him in trouble when he pinches. He attempts all kinds of risky trick passes in short distances which look great while he’s doing it. His upside is the highest of the dmen in this class IMO — 6’4 defenseman who can skate and handle the puck like a finesse forward but also shut things down in his own end. Gap is impeccable. Reminds me Seabrook a little. Maybe some Kaberle too but meaner. If this kid played at the U18’s he would have been a force. Was good in MHL playoffs. So was But.

Don't forget about historical trend, russian defensemen dominate NHL, maybe he is the next Zadorov!

 

[Fjordy]

Don't forget about historical trend, russian defensemen dominate NHL, maybe he is the next Zadorov!

He is much better and smarter than Zadorov.

 

[Guadana]

Trends change. There were no Russian goalies outside Khabibulin and Nabokov for a very long time.

Simashev is bad… because Zadorov.

 

[BMann]

Don't forget about historical trend, russian defensemen dominate NHL, maybe he is the next Zadorov!

Stop embarrassing yourself continually.

 

[Garl]

Trends change. There were no Russian goalies outside Khabibulin and Nabokov for a very long time.

Simashev is bad… because Zadorov.

Well, apparently Willander is bad beccause Brannstrom, so......

Stop embarrassing yourself continually.

Its an argument between Kournianos and some people, me included, dont comment if you don't know

 

[Garl]

He is much better and smarter than Zadorov.

How do you know? Zadorov was a much more dominant prospect in Russia back in the early 2010s

 

[Fjordy]

How do you know? Zadorov was a much more dominant prospect in Russia back in the early 2010s

I just see two different players. Zadorov doesn't have skating and hands that Simashev has, and Simashev looks like a much smarter defensive player than Zadorov. Zadorov was physically stronger.

 

[Garl]

I just see two different players. Zadorov doesn't have skating and hands that Simashev has, and Simashev looks like a much smarter defensive player than Zadorov. Zadorov was physically stronger.

Any time you compare a prospect with some player who used to be really hyped but failed to meet the expectations somehow this new guy is much better than the old one. It is just the general attitude on this site, players are only compared to successful NHLers.

Zadorov btw is a very good skater, I don't see Simashev having any advantage there, maybe actually Zadorov is better. Zadorov also had way better shot than Simashev now, and I would not agree on defense. Hands maybe.

Size, mobility give Zadorov 'unlimited potential'

 

[Fjordy]

Any time you compare a prospect with some player who used to be really hyped but failed to meet the expectations somehow this new guy is much better than the old one. It is just the general attitude on this site, players are only compared to successful NHLers.

Zadorov btw is a very good skater, I don't see Simashev having any advantage there, maybe actually Zadorov is better. Zadorov also had way better shot than Simashev now, and I would not agree on defense. Hands maybe.

Size, mobility give Zadorov 'unlimited potential'

Well, I don’t agree, for me Simashev looks more promising than Zadorov, and I know perfectly well who Zadorov is and who he was. Simashev's skating is better, hands too, defensive IQ too. Here are three criteria for Simashev for me, in which he is better than Zadorov was.

 

[Garl]

Well, I don’t agree, for me Simashev looks more promising than Zadorov, and I know perfectly well who Zadorov is and who he was. Simashev's skating is better, hands too, defensive IQ too. Here are three criteria for Simashev for me, in which he is better than Zadorov was.

First of all, possession of certain abilities for me doesn't mean much. Those are just tools, main thing is the hockey IQ
Second, Zadorov is a very good skater. Simashev is not better than him there it is just a fact.

 

[Fjordy]

First of all, possession of certain abilities for me doesn't mean much. Those are just tools, main thing is the hockey IQ
Second, Zadorov is a very good skater. Simashev is not better than him there it is just a fact.

I do not agree, Simashev's skating seems to me better than that of Zadorov. Zadorov has never been an elite skater, may be average or slightly above average.

 

[MarkusKetterer]

First of all, possession of certain abilities for me doesn't mean much. Those are just tools, main thing is the hockey IQ
Second, Zadorov is a very good skater. Simashev is not better than him there it is just a fact.

Feel free to continue hating on Simashev if you want to, but you’re currently arguing with someone who is from the country where both Zadorov and Simashev are from.

 

[Chainshot]

Feel free to continue hating on Simashev if you want to, but you’re currently arguing with someone who is from the country where both Zadorov and Simashev are from.

They both are.

 

[LemonSauceD]

Captain Russia: Civil War

 

[shotvalley]

…They SIGNED four Russians picks since the war started. They aren’t afraid of it brother. I don’t know why you’re on a mission to make it out for Buffalo as something it isn’t. The GM was quoted last month on it. I‘ll take his words and actions over whatever this is.

Feels like im repeating myself but signing is not same as using quite high 1st rounder. You can sign anyone but if doesnt show up you dont pay for him so there is not such a risk in comparison of using valuable draft pick. Im not in a mission to prove anything but just pointing out different views on this matter.

 

[Guadana]

Well, apparently Willander is bad beccause Brannstrom, so......


Its an argument between Kournianos and some people, me included, dont comment if you don't know

Wallinder isn’t bad. You are messing narrative of yours with others.
And you should remind everyone, that Nikishin is 30 points defenseman in your view, when discussing Russian defenseman.

 

[kp61c]

Feel free to continue hating on Simashev if you want to, but you’re currently arguing with someone who is from the country where both Zadorov and Simashev are from.

and he is on a crusade against russian prospects. it all nicely evens out.

 

[Garl]

Wallinder isn’t bad. You are messing narrative of yours with others.
And you should remind everyone, that Nikishin is 30 points defenseman in your view, when discussing Russian defenseman.

It's an argument with Kournianos

Regarding Nikishin, I think I said 40pt, but anyway, why should I remind people of my opinion about him?