RW/C Ruslan Iskhakov - CSKA Moscow, KHL (2018, 63rd, NYI)

[Thrasymachus]

this kid is really starting to come alive... 3 point game today, 6 game point streak

 

[NJ Fan 12]

this kid is really starting to come alive... 3 point game today, 6 game point streak

Tough to determine what that means in terms of his NHL prospects. The top three teams are basically dominating Liiga standings and there are some have-nots in the bottom of the league.

If you look at the top scorers for TPS, most were either late round picks or were never drafted.

As someone mentioned above, it's likely that Iskhakov would have to replicate this kind of production in either the KHL or Sweden before really garnering attention.

 

[SoundAndFury]

Tough to determine what that means in terms of his NHL prospects. The top three teams are basically dominating Liiga standings and there are some have-nots in the bottom of the league.

If you look at the top scorers for TPS, most were either late round picks or were never drafted.

As someone mentioned above, it's likely that Iskhakov would have to replicate this kind of production in either the KHL or Sweden before really garnering attention.

All this is absolutely true but you know, it's better to produce in Finland than not to produce. At least KHL/SHL teams will be willing to give him a contract now if he decides to continue the European route.

 

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[Artorius Horus T]

Any Islanders fans like his chances to get an ELC?.
He has had strong pro debut season.

 

[Taswell]

Any Islanders fans like his chances to get an ELC?.
He has had strong pro debut season.

I think there is a very strong chance he gets an ELC.

 

[JJTT]

I think there is a very strong chance he gets an ELC.

Don't see why Isles would sign him now, he is not ready for NHL, maybe not even AHL. They still have his rights for two more years.

 

[Hostile Offer]

Was watching a TPS game the other night and this kid really stood out. He's a crafty player with smooth hands and seems to have quite a knack for takeaways. That said with his stature he'd probably get absolutely demolished physically in the NA pro leagues. He's a project but one to certainly watch for the Isles.

 

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[Thrasymachus]

this is a pretty insane individual effort

very excited about Ish

 

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this is a pretty insane individual effort

very excited about Ish

For some reason I think he might be not too happy for such a nickname.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

For a 20 year old Russian player, he has played for many teams, in many leagues, around the hockey world already
has seen many cities as well

Moscow, Russia (Russia U-16)
Trnava, Slovakia (Slovakia U-18)
Bratislava, Slovakia (Hlinka/Gretzky)
Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada (WJAC-19)
Moscow, Russia (MHL)
Magnitogorsk, Russia (WJC U-18)
Connecticut, New England, USA (NCAA)
Turku, Finland (Sm-Liiga)

New York, USA /Hartford, USA next ?

 

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[Mrb1p]

So happy to see Ruslan do good. Kid is legit talented.

 

[MaxV]

Which position is he playing right now?

 

[LOFIN]

Which position is he playing right now?

Center

 

[Thrasymachus]

Center

I wonder if he would play Center in the NHL. Might be easier for a guy his size to transition to the wing if he makes the show

 

[SoundAndFury]

In a bit of an unconventional move, he moves to Germany. One of the best German teams at that though.

 

[Caser]

Signed with Adler Mannheim for the next season. Btw, if I'm counting it correctly, Isles will lose his rights if they don't sign him after next season (and unless he signs in the KHL before that deadline).

 

[LOFIN]

would've loved to see him resigned for TPS

 

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[Thrasymachus]

Good to see him producing. His career has been pretty unconventional so far, no? Moved around a lot of different leagues already.