RD Dmitri Kostenko - Spartak Moscow, KHL (2021, 87th, MTL)
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I preface this by understanding this kid has a long ways to go and of course there is a tendency to look at every youngster with bright-eyed optimism....
That said, is it just me or does it feel like there is an uptick in really promising Russian defensive prospects these last few years? You've got the likes of Romanov, Samorukov, Alexeyev, Zamula, Misyul, etc all looking very promising and some high end promising younger guys like Nikishin, Mukhamadullin, Chayka, Grushnikov and this kid all on the radar. Funny that the guy who was so hyped at an extremely early age - Knyazev - has probably been passed by lots of other prospects from his generation.
Anyways - like I said, I could be falling prey to just the hype of youth but if half these guys pan out well and few other less-hyped guys/wild cards like Galenyuk, Zhuravlyov, Okhotyuk, etc maybe develop well - seems like the Russian blueline will be well-stocked into the future.
That said, is it just me or does it feel like there is an uptick in really promising Russian defensive prospects these last few years? You've got the likes of Romanov, Samorukov, Alexeyev, Zamula, Misyul, etc all looking very promising and some high end promising younger guys like Nikishin, Mukhamadullin, Chayka, Grushnikov and this kid all on the radar. Funny that the guy who was so hyped at an extremely early age - Knyazev - has probably been passed by lots of other prospects from his generation.
Anyways - like I said, I could be falling prey to just the hype of youth but if half these guys pan out well and few other less-hyped guys/wild cards like Galenyuk, Zhuravlyov, Okhotyuk, etc maybe develop well - seems like the Russian blueline will be well-stocked into the future.
Synergy27
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Will by keeping an eye on this kid. Playing in the same town that AK27 came from.
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Dobber says he's got the tools, but is raw. Needs structure to his game. Not uncommon for 18 year old defenders that are offense first. Some boards had him as top 50 talent. So, from those perspectives I think this is very good value.
Interesting start. The VHL isn't a bad league. If he can keep it up, there may be something there in spite of the defensive flaws and skating (which he would have to improve).
GermanSpitfire
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Looks to have a rather disappointing stat line so far this season. Can anyone that has watched him give me a rundown?
Dr Quincy
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He's tied for most pts for U-20 D in the VHL. Put up pts right away at the start of the season then stopped for a big chunk.
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he's often on the top pairing, though every now and then they drop him down to 7th D in terms of TOI out of the 8 they often dress. He has some offensive skill but looks like the D needs some work.
