RW Andrei Svechnikov (2018, 2nd, CAR) II

[Burrowsaurus]

I am pretty confident saying that for a period of time the Sens actively avoided Russians in the draft. But Bryan Murray is no longer with us.

The guy who traded for filatov?

There’s a difference between “maybes” playing in Russia that will go back to earn more instead of develop here and players like svech and sergachev

 

[Fantomas]

The guy who traded for filatov?

That's about all you will find. Filatov for a 60-something pick.

 

[Burrowsaurus]

That's about all you will find. Filatov for a 60-something pick.

So he spend quite a high pick on a Russian. He was also our gm when we tried trading up for serg. I’m pretty sure could be wrong there. Again we do not have that large a team of scouts nor the money t send them everywhere.

 

[Fantomas]

Only two assists tonight. Should have stayed in Russia (sorry).

 

[cgf]

Only two assists tonight. Should have stayed in Russia (sorry).

No goals? That's even worse than just one!

 

[Atas2000]

He’s just been vocal about some conflicts in that part of the world so he gets labeled with this.

You really don't want to hear what he is according to his statements about "conflicts", do you?

This is way more impactful in his decsion making than you think. And I am glad it is. For any Russian being associated with this ... would be disgusting.

 

[Burrowsaurus]

You really don't want to hear what he is according to his statements about "conflicts", do you?

This is way more impactful in his decsion making than you think. And I am glad it is. For any Russian being associated with this ... would be disgusting.

Well I’m not getting into a political debate or discussion. Point is. Dorion orobably has the green light to draft svechnikov

 

[Kshahdoo]

With all this lottery shit it's pretty impossible to predict to where he goes. I'd say, the best option to him would be Buffalo. Him and Eichel could be a nice combination.

 

[Atas2000]

Well I’m not getting into a political debate or discussion. Point is. Dorion orobably has the green light to draft svechnikov

I hope not, but it is what it is. I was really upset when the Oilers drafted Yakupov and it had no political background whatsoever.

Sometimes being a high pick may be a curse.

 

[cgf]

With all this lottery **** it's pretty impossible to predict to where he goes. I'd say, the best option to him would be Buffalo. Him and Eichel could be a nice combination.

Nah, it's pretty easy to predict that he's gunna go to which ever team picks 2nd.

 

[Halfy]

I just can’t wait for McDavid to feed him 50 goals a season.

 

[Kshahdoo]

Svechnikov and Khovanov will play at 5 nation tournament for Team Russia (U18, as far as I understand).

 

[Caser]

 

[93LEAFS]

I didn't find the stacked Russian top line too impressive today. I was hoping they would show like the USA top line last night who pretty much dominated the game, especially in the 2nd half. Although that may be a bit unfair due to the USA line having a few weeks of experience together.

They all showed flashes. Khovanov was capable of smart passes, but looked slugish and was taking short shifts compared to his two wingers. He's never been an elite skater, and his illness may have been draining. Svechnikov's goal shows even in games he isn't dictating play, if you give him a good chance he has a high chance of converting.

 

[Caser]

Scored two goals Vs. Czech Republic

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Scored two goals Vs. Czech Republic

Wow that first one .. did he ever have the goalie going the wrong way

 

[93LEAFS]

Wow that first one .. did he ever have the goalie going the wrong way

Him and Denisenko have been impressive. I don't think Svechnikov is moving the needle on his stock one way or the other, which is probably pretty good when most view you as the number 2 in the draft.

 

[The Gr8 Dane]

Mtl plz

 

[Hatter of the Beach]

Trying to get a gauge on how highly he is viewed. Is he considered to be as good as Laine in his draft year or something closer to a Pulu? Would he have gone number one overall last year?

What about Zadina?

 

[Pierce Hawthorne]

Better than them all IMO.

 

[nowhereman]

IMO, he's the best winger prospect since Yakupov/Hall. Last year, he would have been a toss-up for first overall.

 

[ViktorBaeArvidsson]

Him along with Zadina are the two best wingers that we've seen in a-while being ranked in the Top 5. I would say they should get the same hype as Patrick Laine, Nail Yakupov, Jonathan Drouin, Jonathan Huberdeau, and even Taylor Hall.

 

[Elias Pettersson]

He would have gone first last year hands down. He'd would go first in the majority of drafts without a generational prospect in it.

 

[StatisticsAddict99]

Him along with Zadina are the two best wingers that we've seen in a-while being ranked in the Top 5. I would say they should get the same hype as Patrick Laine, Nail Yakupov, Jonathan Drouin, Jonathan Huberdeau, and even Taylor Hall.

As prospects(keep in mind this is how they where deemed pre-draft and not at some of they’re current development paces)...


League Altering Elite Winger Prospects:
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Ovechkin

Franchise Elite Winger Prospects:
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Yakupov, Hall, Laine(maybe I was a little high on him as a Jets fan about to pick him but his international status and Playoff/Tournament success as a prospect was better than both Hall and Yakupov, with scouts knowing well that Laine had the best shot since Ovi)


High End Elite Winger Prospects:
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Drouin, Svechnikov, Puljujarvi

Elite Winger Prospects:
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Tkachuk, Zadina, Huberdeau, Ehlers, etc...

High End Top Line Winger Prospect:
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Connor, Boeser, Rantanen, Tippett, etc..

 

[covfefe]

Better than them all IMO.

IMO, he's the best winger prospect since Yakupov/Hall. Last year, he would have been a toss-up for first overall.

Did you guys forget about Laine?