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LD Shakir Mukhamadullin (2020, 20th, NJD; traded to SJS)

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The Crypto Guy said:






Yikes, tournament looks like it might be a little overwhelming for him..aside from these highlights, he’s been a turnover machine for Russia.
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I have nothing against posting clips and making comments. But I have watched him very closely and I would completely disagree. He has actually looked quite good for the most part and has been surprisingly good defensively considering all the negativity. The turnovers have come at some unfortunate moments but they have not been nearly as frequent as you are making it out. Also the idea that its overwhelming is also silly. He regularly plays top minutes in the KHL as an 18 year old and has looked calm and collected in this tournament as well.

I can really see some real upside with him. Even many in this thread and the gdts have acknowledged he's looked good. I certainly notice him in good way more than Chayka, who is expected to go early 1st round next year and has been a highly touted prospect.

Again, nothing against your post. Just giving my humble opinion.
 
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SansaStark said:
I have nothing against posting clips and making comments. But I have watched him very closely and I would completely disagree. He has actually looked quite good for the most part and has been surprisingly good defensively considering all the negativity. The turnovers have come at some unfortunate moments but they have not been nearly as frequent as you are making it out. Also the idea that its overwhelming is also silly. He regularly plays top minutes in the KHL as an 18 year old and has looked calm and collected in this tournament as well.

I can really see some real upside with him. Even many in this thread and the gdts have acknowledged he's looked good. I certainly notice him in good way more than Chayka, who is expected to go early 1st round next year and has been a highly touted prospect.

Again, nothing against your post. Just giving my humble opinion.
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Its a Rangers fan just trying to crap on a NJ Devils prospect. I wouldn’t take the post you are responding to as an actual contribution and reasoned comment so much as a smear job.
 
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His weaknesses are his hockey IQ, passing game and playing defense. It is quite shockingly bad for a 20th overall pick. NJ is banking on his size and skating.

A boom or bust pick. Who knows, give him 4 seasons in the KHL and evaluate then if he has improved on his weaknesses.
 
Killerjas said:
His weaknesses are his hockey IQ, passing game and playing defense. It is quite shockingly bad for a 20th overall pick. NJ is banking on his size and skating.

A boom or bust pick. Who knows, give him 4 seasons in the KHL and evaluate then if he has improved on his weaknesses.
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Strange post. As an 18 year old, he was one of the best d-men on the ice against the US team. Sanderson probably made more errors in that game than Shakir did. You want to ignore that game, and just focus on the next one? I realize he had a few mishaps that game, but they were not massive blunders. If this is him struggling, then damn, the Devils got themselves a player.

In the warm up game against Canada, his stretch passes were the most dangerous part about the Russian team, so not sure how you say his passing is bad. And while he is overly creative in decision making sometimes, his 1:1 defence seems fine. Also seems to have a mean element to him.

Overall, reminds me of Vladimir Malakhov. Given the nature of hockey at the time, he didn't come over until his early 20's, but when he did, he was a force. I think if NJ is patient with Shakir and he wants to be in NA, they will have themselves a a helluva piece to a top 4.
 
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Killerjas said:
His weaknesses are his hockey IQ, passing game and playing defense. It is quite shockingly bad for a 20th overall pick. NJ is banking on his size and skating.

A boom or bust pick. Who knows, give him 4 seasons in the KHL and evaluate then if he has improved on his weaknesses.
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I completely agree with this. And maybe the kid improves. The Devils might get this one right and most people who observed his play previously get it wrong, but thats absolutely the book on him. Really just a raw athlete going into the draft that lined up on defense. He didn't previously have much in the way of sense, ability with the puck, or consistent defensive play.

I think he's started to look a little better this season. He's not a complete train-wreck defensively right now, despite probably not even being average defensively yet. And he's making some more skilled plays with the puck and better passes, so maybe he is improving.
 
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DrSense said:
Strange post. As an 18 year old, he was one of the best d-men on the ice against the US team. Sanderson probably made more errors in that game than Shakir did. You want to ignore that game, and just focus on the next one? I realize he had a few mishaps that game, but they were not massive blunders. If this is him struggling, then damn, the Devils got themselves a player.

In the warm up game against Canada, his stretch passes were the most dangerous part about the Russian team, so not sure how you say his passing is bad. And while he is overly creative in decision making sometimes, his 1:1 defence seems fine. Also seems to have a mean element to him.

Overall, reminds me of Vladimir Malakhov. Given the nature of hockey at the time, he didn't come over until his early 20's, but when he did, he was a force. I think if NJ is patient with Shakir and he wants to be in NA, they will have themselves a a helluva piece to a top 4.
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Why is it strange to you? I am giving you an analysis based on more than 8 matches I watched last year. Overall I like this kid but his weaknesses are clear and we need to be patient.
 
Killerjas said:
Why is it strange to you? I am giving you an analysis based on more than 8 matches I watched last year. Overall I like this kid but his weaknesses are clear and we need to be patient.
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Just strange you would watch those same games and think he is a poor passer. It's generally considered a strength in his scouting reports, and that has been obvious to me in watching him at the WJC. So strange you are watching the same games and think his passing is weak. "interesting" would be another optional word v "strange" I suppose.
 
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Killerjas said:
Why is it strange to you? I am giving you an analysis based on more than 8 matches I watched last year. Overall I like this kid but his weaknesses are clear and we need to be patient.
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His passing has been terrific. The overall package of raw talent is very attractive. He is an 18 year old d man that is at the start of a long development curve. The hatred on the player is unwarranted and inaccurate.

Same Ranger fans with bad takes all hating on him. Not surprising but whenever I see @Pavel Buchnevich ripping on a player it's a sure fire way to know he is on the right track.
 
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The kid is still an 18 year old bean poll. At 23, he will be filled out, and still have his great skating, smarts, and passing skills. Imo this guy is going to be a very good top four NHL D by age 23.
 
His passing is one of his strengths...but I don’t think it’s without criticism either. He gives some VERY soft and slow D to D passes that are primed to be picked off eventually. I’m sure this is a habit that can be broken pretty easily though.
 
I think it was widely agreed that Muk was a raw prospect when drafted and would need some time to work on his game before making the jump, so it's very odd to me that some are picking apart his flaws this tournament as "proof" as to why he won't be successful... Like no shit, he hasn't figured it all out in a few months? No way!
 
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Super underwhelming prospect and has been disappointing for Team Russia.

He has physics tools but thinks and processes the game at an incredibly low level.

No creativity or plan when has the puck, evident by the many slap shots he has buried into shin pads of the opponent.


He also plays hot potato w. The puck when he has it.

he is worth the risk if he was drafted maybe 5th round or later.

I’m cheering for Team Russia at this years WJC so I hope he turns it around.
 
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dedutchhockey said:
Super underwhelming prospect and has been disappointing for Team Russia.

He has physics tools but thinks and processes the game at an incredibly low level.

No creativity or plan when has the puck, evident by the many slap shots he has buried into shin pads of the opponent.


He also plays hot potato w. The puck when he has it.

he is worth the risk if he was drafted maybe 5th round or later.

I’m cheering for Team Russia at this years WJC so I hope he turns it around.
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I've been watching the games and he has not been disappointing at all, com'on now people, this isn't the #1 overall draft pick, this poor kid is getting way too much hate. What a dumb take.

First post too - ouch!
 
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Ronnie Bass said:
I've been watching the games and he has not been disappointing at all, com'on now people, this isn't the #1 overall draft pick, this poor kid is getting way too much hate. What a dumb take.

First post too - ouch!
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IMO this is one of the worst Dcore that Russia has iced for the WJC in maybe a decade and SM isn’t even one of the best for the team. That says a lot.
 
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