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

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46 points in 56 games. Does he deserve a call up soon? Have him in my keeper pool for 3 more years. What realistically could he put up for points in the NHL?

 

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[Artorius Horus T]

that logo thou on their jerseys... the most hated NHL logo ever
i still like it and the colors as well (not those colors, which are Bridgeport colors)

 

[Artorius Horus T]

continues to put puck to the net and scoring points.

 

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[SI90]

The islanders surely could use his skill and need a spark.

 

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A little surprised he has never got a call up in the past 1.5 years.

 

[Kevin27NYI]

A little surprised he has never got a call up in the past 1.5 years.

Last year was surprising given how many injuries we had and how everyone got a call up but him. This year we haven't had a lot of injuries up front so there hasn't been opportunity.

 

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[Craig Ludwig]

You have to think that he's going to the KHL next year if not given a roster spot on the Isles. He can make a lot more than $70,000 over there.

 

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You have to think that he's going to the KHL next year if not given a roster spot on the Isles. He can make a lot more than $70,000 over there.

When in almost two years in the AHL you're being pretty good, yet not given even a slightest chance on the NHL level it pretty much leaves no other choice.

 

[ryan callahan]

When in almost two years in the AHL you're being pretty good, yet not given even a slightest chance on the NHL level it pretty much leaves no other choice.

Islanders have like 8 grinders in their lineup at all times. It makes no sense whatsoever. Barzal and Iskhakov would go crazy with Horvat.

 

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[Jersey Fan 12]

Any chance he has an impact in the playoffs similar to other rookies or AHL callups that contributed to the long playoff runs when Lou Lamoriello was in New Jersey?

 

[Kevin27NYI]

Any chance he has an impact in the playoffs similar to other rookies or AHL callups that contributed to the long playoff runs when Lou Lamoriello was in New Jersey?

It's a possibility but I don't think so without injuries, he's a really good top 6 replacement.

 

[seafoam]

Any chance he has an impact in the playoffs similar to other rookies or AHL callups that contributed to the long playoff runs when Lou Lamoriello was in New Jersey?

He's not physically ready for the NHL, that was evident last night against Pittsburgh in what was essentially a non-contact exhibition game. I can't imagine he would look any better in a playoff environment against what is a normally a suffocating team in Carolina.

If he focuses on improving his lower body and core strength/stability (a la Crosby/St. Louis) so that he's not as easily push off the puck, he has a chance to compete for a roster spot next season (likely in a middle six role with 2nd unit PP time). And he needs to do that without sacrificing speed or his edgework.

 

[JTToilinginToronto]

Any chance he has an impact in the playoffs similar to other rookies or AHL callups that contributed to the long playoff runs when Lou Lamoriello was in New Jersey?

Chances are low that you'll see him in the playoffs this year, but I'd probably put him as more likely than not to make the team out of camp next season.

 

[Kshahdoo]

He'll play for CSKA in the KHL next season...

 

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