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

[majormajor]

Danielson, Dvorsky, Simashev...not sure you can go wrong there whichever you pick. 3 very strong #11 picks.

If Dvorsky or Moore get taken, Siameshev will be a Canuck unless Reinbacher falls to 11

I’m pretty sure Willander gets picked from Vancouver by all reports before Simashev, unless Reinbacher falls. I hope I’m wrong but by all reports the Canucks pick is either Willander or Danielson.

Both Willander and Simashev would make great D upgrades for the Canucks.

And I think they're better picks than Dvorsky and Danielson anyways.

if its either Simashev or Willander and they really dont mind either, I can see them trading down with Nashville. the host wants to do something big. I think PA will just ask for a low 2nd extra.

None of the big D will be left after 13. Vancouver at 11, Arizona at 12, and Buffalo at 13, are all poised to nab D if they can. Reinbacher, Willander, and Simashev should all be gone.

 

[Raistlin]

Both Willander and Simashev would make great D upgrades for the Canucks.

And I think they're better picks than Dvorsky and Danielson anyways.



None of the big D will be left after 13. Vancouver at 11, Arizona at 12, and Buffalo at 13, are all poised to nab D if they can. Reinbacher, Willander, and Simashev should all be gone.

if Nashville moves up 11 and picks a forward, Ari may pick ASP, and Buffalo Willander. Pens should go forward, then Vancouver gets Simashev ...... maybe?

there is big risk involved its true.

 

[Sergei Shirokov]

You're way overestimating my knowledge here, I didn't analyze Broberg back in the days like at all. Still I didn't notice Simashev having much issues with the hockey sense, my concerns about him are more about the puck handling.

Really? For me its more his shot & creativity in the offensive zone, I think he actually handles the puck really well and he's willing to jump into the play offensively, its just his shot & what he actually does when its on his stick.

Devlopment wise he just needs to be average in those areas imo; get his muffin shot to average & make the easy play with the puck. Doesn't need to be Quinn Hughes/Cale Makar in the Ozone, could still be a 1B/2A D.

 

[Caser]

Really? For me its more his shot & creativity in the offensive zone, I think he actually handles the puck really well and he's willing to jump into the play offensively, its just his shot & what he actually does when its on his stick.

Devlopment wise he just needs to be average in those areas imo; get his muffin shot to average & make the easy play with the puck. Doesn't need to be Quinn Hughes/Cale Makar in the Ozone, could still be a 1B/2A D.

I actually even like his shot, it has got both quickness and power, I have no logical explanation why he scored only one in the regular season, both in the playoffs and the season before it was much better, probably some sort of a bad puck luck.

Still when I see him with the puck in dynamics I frequently think that it takes too much effort for him to control the puck, although it might be that the longer stick contributes to that impression. Also my observations are that his pass precision kind of deteriorates when the passing distance increases.

 

[95snipes]

Simashev reminds me of Broberg. I think if anyone drafts him in the top 15, they will regret it.

 

[Kshahdoo]

Simashev reminds me of Broberg. I think if anyone drafts him in the top 15, they will regret it.

Simashev reminds me of Fetisov. The team that drafts him will be happy with the pick for next 1000 years...

 

[jackjohnson]

if Nashville moves up 11 and picks a forward, Ari may pick ASP, and Buffalo Willander. Pens should go forward, then Vancouver gets Simashev ...... maybe?

there is big risk involved its true.

Vancouver won't move down, they will miss a big fish if they do and it's not worth it just to get a 2nd round pick

 

[Kaners PPGs]

I know Wings fans might not love it when it is mocked. But I can see the logic, especially since both Edvinsson and Wallinder have played their off-sides. A top four of Seider, Edvinsson, Wallinder and Simashev is a very legit building block core. The size and mobility to go with puck movement would be a pretty big nightmare to play against. It really intrigues me as a Wings fan if Stevie was to go this route.

And then they get some PMD to QB the PP and hide on the 3rd pairing during 5 on 5. Those guys seem easy to find.

 

[Fatass]

Simashev reminds me of Broberg. I think if anyone drafts him in the top 15, they will regret it.

So lots of tools but no box to organize them?

 

[Antiillafire]

Simashev reminds me of Broberg. I think if anyone drafts him in the top 15, they will regret it.

I thought Broberg was gonna be a stud, great performances throughout his draft season for the U18 Swedish team and was very good at the U18s, also played at the WJC which is pretty rare for a draft eligible dmen on a top contender.

I’ve seen people compare Simashev with Adam Larsson. If that’s the case, where would/should be go.

 

[Rolo Tomassi]

And then they get some PMD to QB the PP and hide on the 3rd pairing during 5 on 5. Those guys seem easy to find.

I actually think they could stick with a sound defensive 3rd pair with that top 4. I believe both Seider and Edvinsson can adequately QB a powerplay. Saves money for other positions and allows you a trustworthy third pair on D…

 

[Cancuks]

Simashev reminds me of Fetisov. The team that drafts him will be happy with the pick for next 1000 years...

He's excellent defensively by all reports. Size with good skating and someone to defend and can kill penalties. If the guy can put up 30-35 points a season, log a lot of minutes and be +30 that's what we need. Seems like the ideal partner for Hronek in a couple of seasons.

 

[Arthur Morgan]

how long till he's NHL ready?

 

[95snipes]

So lots of tools but no box to organize them?

Precisely.

I thought Broberg was gonna be a stud, great performances throughout his draft season for the U18 Swedish team and was very good at the U18s, also played at the WJC which is pretty rare for a draft eligible dmen on a top contender.

I’ve seen people compare Simashev with Adam Larsson. If that’s the case, where would/should be go.

I never cared for Broberg's game and see a lot of the same in Simashev. Everyone calls Simashev this defensive stud, and he has the tools to be that, but as of today he doesn't play that style game. He plays like a push rushing defenseman and gains the offensive zone as well as anyone, but the problem is he has no idea what to do once he gets there. It's basically, if I can't skate right around you because I'm way better than you, then I'm lost.

Simashev has really nice tools, but he'll have to completely adapt his game to become what everyone thinks he'll be IMO. It could happen, but like I said, not a gamble I'm comfortable with in the top 15.

 

[Fjordy]

I never cared for Broberg's game and see a lot of the same in Simashev. Everyone calls Simashev this defensive stud, and he has the tools to be that, but as of today he doesn't play that style game. He plays like a push rushing defenseman and gains the offensive zone as well as anyone, but the problem is he has no idea what to do once he gets there. It's basically, if I can't skate right around you because I'm way better than you, then I'm lost.

Simashev has really nice tools, but he'll have to completely adapt his game to become what everyone thinks he'll be IMO. It could happen, but like I said, not a gamble I'm comfortable with in the top 15.

I think he plays more like a two way defenseman he also focuses on his defensive game and develops it. He even has such a coaching task and he talked about it. He is by no means offensive D. He has a high defensive IQ. Given that he still has great skating, hands and size, he may well improve in attack in the future. He looked good in the games for the national team and scored points.

 

[95snipes]

I think he plays more like a two way defenseman he also focuses on his defensive game and develops it. He even has such a coaching task and he talked about it. He is by no means offensive D. He has a high defensive IQ. Given that he still has great skating, hands and size, he may well improve in attack in the future. He looked good in the games for the national team and scored points.

Sure, two way. I guess my point was that everyone calls him this elite shutdown defenseman, but as of today, he plays the game closer in style to a Dahlin than a McDonagh.

 

[MOGlLNY]

Sure, two way. I guess my point was that everyone calls him this elite shutdown defenseman, but as of today, he plays the game closer in style to a Dahlin than a McDonagh.

Dahlin is very good defensively so maybe the wrong comparison

 

[Ace]

Sure, two way. I guess my point was that everyone calls him this elite shutdown defenseman, but as of today, he plays the game closer in style to a Dahlin than a McDonagh.

Watched any Dahlin lately?

 

[95snipes]

Dahlin is very good defensively so maybe the wrong comparison

Watched any Dahlin lately?

I am not talking about Dahlin's or Simashev's defensive game. I already said the tools are there for Simashev to be a good defensive defenseman.

I am simply stating that Simashev likes to rush the puck up ice and attack like Dahlin likes to rush the puck up ice. I could have said Luke Hughes.

 

[Doug Prishpreed]

I am not talking about Dahlin's or Simashev's defensive game. I already said the tools are there for Simashev to be a good defensive defenseman.

I am simply stating that Simashev likes to rush the puck up ice and attack like Dahlin likes to rush the puck up ice. I could have said Luke Hughes.

Some systems don't allow defensemen to even do much of that and prefer them to pass it to transition it, so I'm guessing some teams will be okay with this more than others.

 

[MMC]

Welcome to Arizona

 

[Kevin Musto]

Yikes

 

[GermanSpitfire]

This is a shocker to me.

I said he was underrated to start the thread, but that’s when he was on no one’s radar to start the season.

I feel there was room to move back here, but Simishev should be an NHL defender on tools alone.

 

[kevsh]

I feel bad for Arizona fans.
Projected to go very late in the first round and Arizona also has the 12th as well. No reason whatsoever to take him here.

I hope he works out but damn, no wonder this team can't ever get any better.

 

[hamzarocks]

He will be a bust thst is all