Player Discussion Marat Khusnutdinov

[AKL]

Guy is fearless and fast. Moves around the ice more than Fiala does, and is constantly keeping the puck moving with passes. Get him on Rossi's workout plan so he can build that strength up, and we could very well have a pair of 5'9 top 6 centers. If he doesn't ever find the strength, he could still end up being a top 6 winger who can drive offense and be good defensively.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Maybe 5’9” centers is our zag.

 

[grN1g]

Silky Yams Marat and Marco.

 

[Atas2000]

Wish he didn't play for SKA. They have the money to entice him into an extension similar to Kaprizov.

Every time it's like NHL fans don't wish their teams to succeed...

 

[ThatGuy22]

Every time it's like NHL fans don't wish their teams to succeed...

I didn't say I wish he didn't play in the KHL. I said I wish he didn't play for SKA (or CSKA). The two teams that have a lot of money and are more inclined to rip up his whatever the KHL equivalent of an entry level contract that doesn't pay him much, in return for an extension. Like happened with Kaprizov.

 

[Atas2000]

Is he a better prospect than Khovanov? About the same?

Hard to tell. I mean Khovanov looks like a bust right now. Can't do crap in the KHL and I would take Artem Galimov(drafted in the 5th this time) over Khovanov anyday by now.

Potential-wise Khusnutdinov might be a better prospect, but as other russian posters will confirm he is way overhyped in NA for reasons I can't explain.

 

[Atas2000]

I didn't say I wish he didn't play in the KHL. I said I wish he didn't play for SKA (or CSKA). The two teams that have a lot of money and are more inclined to rip up his whatever the KHL equivalent of an entry level contract that doesn't pay him much, in return for an extension. Like happened with Kaprizov.

The best thing that ever "happened" to Kaprizov was staying in Russia for that long. And money had nothing to do with it. It was his smart decision.

In return MIN gets a better player which should be in the best interest of it's fans.

 

[P10p]

The best thing that ever "happened" to Kaprizov was staying in Russia for that long. And money had nothing to do with it. It was his smart decision.

In return MIN gets a better player which should be in the best interest of it's fans.

Easy to say that now with hindsight on your side...

 

[NOA]

I didn't say I wish he didn't play in the KHL. I said I wish he didn't play for SKA (or CSKA). The two teams that have a lot of money and are more inclined to rip up his whatever the KHL equivalent of an entry level contract that doesn't pay him much, in return for an extension. Like happened with Kaprizov.

He was rumored to be coming to Erie (OHL) this year. Though with COVID, that becomes less likely. I do believe he has interest though in getting over to NA as soon as possible

 

[JiricekSaveUs]

So just got around to watching that Scouching video. He dropped a tidbit a little more than 3.5 minutes in:

Yeah Dad likes possession players

 

[JiricekSaveUs]

 

[JiricekSaveUs]

This Matvey Michkov kid is the best 15 year Old I’ve seen in some time. Between Wright/Lambert (2022) and Bedard/Michkov (2023) we could very well we another 15/16 draft year combo with McDavid/Eichel and Matthews/Laine. Michov, for perspective, it wel putprlducing Khusnutdinov on the same team while being 3 years younger.

 

[JiricekSaveUs]

nice lil assist

 

[DeagleJenkins]

love the speed this kid has. now we just need him to fill out like rossi has been and he will be quite the force.

 

[TZM]

Wow, looks like a gem pick. Does incredible stuff at top speed. I'll call him nuts in a dove.

Haven't been this excited about the future of this team since 2010. Although, I question Rossi's transition into NHL game speed a bit more than others. He does possess an (potentially) elite vision to compensate that, though.

 

[57special]

If he he ever makes it over it'll be nice to have his speed up front. We have become a slow team.

 

[StateofCelly]

I saw he was the 13th forward today for SKA, wish he would have had a chance to play but nice to see him get a call to the KHL.

 

[Al Lagoon]

Hard to tell. I mean Khovanov looks like a bust right now. Can't do crap in the KHL and I would take Artem Galimov(drafted in the 5th this time) over Khovanov anyday by now.

Small sample size? He is only 20, and looked great just months ago.

 

[Atas2000]

Small sample size? He is only 20, and looked great just months ago.

He did not look great. He was not in the KHL. On the level. on which he should start performing at this age(a lot of his peers do, some of them on the same team) he looks lost. That is obviously due to his NA adventure. Jumping back and forth istead of developing steadily is what separates him from the guys who are 19-20 and start to show signs of mature plaz in the KHL are are even regular KHLers by now. The sample size is growing and due to quarantine measures it's not like he is being skipped for veterans. Last night the team iced two 20 year olds and a 18 year old. Again, he looks that for now. He has time to improve, but at this point I am getting sceptical.

 

[JiricekSaveUs]

I appreciate the updates from someone who actually gets to watch Khovy

 

[JiricekSaveUs]

 

[HotDish]

 

[DeagleJenkins]

dude needs someone who can keep up with him.

 

[guitarhunterdude]

Man, even if the offense never shows up, if he can add 15lbs that's a really solid possession winger to have in your mid-six. So good in transition. Not usually a fan of taking low-offensive-upside players but that skating makes me feel some kinda way.

 

[grN1g]

That boy can skate