Prospect Info: Round 3, 78th Overall - Alexei Kolosov (G) - Minsk (KHL) -- 6'1", 187 pounds

[ellja3]

Still pissed w lost, tho. It was mix of our offensive ineptitude and solid saves by Kolosov. His only goal against was a penalty shot. Lots of key saves in 3rd period when Latvians were the better team clearly.

 

[deadhead]

But, but, he was an overage draft pick. Can't be any good.

 

[Appleyard]

But, but, he was an overage draft pick. Can't be any good.

Tbh overagers are often a good strategy in later rounds. Alongside undersized players and guys with one major flaw.

As NHL GMs undervalue those guys often.

Watching Kolosov doubt he has more than NHL back-up upside. But as I said at time, his floor is pretty damn high.

 

[ellja3]

Goalie potential/development honestly feels like random number generator in 80% of the cases, so nice to have this guy in the system. Having a Belarussian goaltender in NHL would be awesome as well. Quick search shows the only one thus far has been Daniel Taylor, but I wouldn't count him as he was a Brit at that time, gained Belarussian citizenship late and would by no means qualify as ''standard'' Belarussian.

 

[Appleyard]

Aged out for next year though... so wont be there.

 

[Fight4yourRight]

Goalie potential/development honestly feels like random number generator in 80% of the cases, so nice to have this guy in the system. Having a Belarussian goaltender in NHL would be awesome as well. Quick search shows the only one thus far has been Daniel Taylor, but I wouldn't count him as he was a Brit at that time, gained Belarussian citizenship late and would by no means qualify as ''standard'' Belarussian.

Surprised Mezin never made it to the NHL for at least a cup of coffee. Looks like the AHL is as close as he came. He singlehandedly beat Sweden back in the 2002 Olympics.

 

[FLYguy3911]

Mezin is his goalie coach now. I followed his career way too closely for a journeyman European goalie.

Flyers also drafted Ustimenko who is Belarussian but represented Russia at the u18s.

 

[Appleyard]

Mezin is his goalie coach now. I followed his career way too closely for a journeyman European goalie.

Flyers also drafted Ustimenko who is Belarussian but represented Russia at the u18s.

Yeh, Usti is in process of switching I believe. Not sure how long it will take but not unimaginable both play for Belarus as 1-2 one day. Though Usti needs to get back on track first. Talented... but just not really shown any technical improvements in my eyes for a while now.

If only they drafted Sharangovich too to get all the Belarusians ...

 

[Appleyard]

 

[ellja3]

...and essentially killed Latvian chances of promotion. Thanks, Alex!

 

[FLYguy3911]

Suvorov should have been drafted.

 

[Fight4yourRight]

Didn’t realize he was only 19. Plenty of time to grow.

Flyers must be top 5 in the league in terms of goalie prospects at this point, no?

 

[ellja3]

If he could stop causing such problems for Latvian teams, it would be nice. I'm not watching Dinamo Riga lately (political reasons mostly), but this made me chuckle.

 

[deadhead]

The fact that Kolosov is starting in the KHL at 19 is a pretty good sign, then big WJC tournament.
@Appleyard, is he starting to make you re-evaluate his upside?

Though if he's only a solid NHL backup, that's good value in the 3rd round.
We've had enough bad backup goalies to last a lifetime.

 

[Appleyard]

The fact that Kolosov is starting in the KHL at 19 is a pretty good sign, then big WJC tournament.
@Appleyard, is he starting to make you re-evaluate his upside?

Though if he's only a solid NHL backup, that's good value in the 3rd round.
We've had enough bad backup goalies to last a lifetime.

I just dont see the level of technical excellence of a Hart or Ersson or the athletic ability of Sandstrom or Fedotov.

But goalies are voodoo. And of all the positions they are the one I really know the least about in terms of evaluation tbh. I am no expert that is for sure.

He certainly has a high floor, good already. And yeh, I think his upside is a solid NHL back-up still.

 

[yrmj3]

Some saves from todays game)

 

[deadhead]

I dunno, them clips showed some athleticism.

Has improved from .906 to .913, his backup is at .892, so it's probably not due to the team in front of him.

 

[Beef Invictus]

I can't say I like the first clip.

 

[iceman42]

I dunno, them clips showed some athleticism.

Has improved from .906 to .913, his backup is at .892, so it's probably not due to the team in front of him.

Reminds me a bit of Bob. I think Hart would have had 2 snapped groins.

 

[deadhead]

We still have the rights to Tomek, who at 25 is off to a red hot start, .930 Sv%, but it's only 6 games.
Not sure the level of competition in the Czechia league, but he always had potential.

 

[flyersnorth]

 

[dragonoffrost]

So we know the next goalies when Fedotov can't leave Gulag...

 

[BackToTheBrierePatch]

How many more years is he in the KHL for?

 

[deadhead]

Think his contract is up after this season.
He's not Russian, so he shouldn't have any problem coming over.

 

[yrmj3]

From last interview of Kolosov's agent

Flyers want to see him in NA next season, but I'm always against players going to NA too early and unprepared. We've already had discussion about Kolosov with Dinamo Minsk