RW/C Vitalii Abramov - CSKA Moscow, KHL (2016, 65th, CBJ; traded to OTT)

[MrGeno101]

The other hyped Russian for the 2016 draft Vitaly Abramov. Not as big or mature like Sokolov, but he has tons of skills. And should grow some more. Has a pretty good start in MHL as a 16 year old. 6+3 in 13 games so far.

http://mhl.khl.ru/en/players/23248/

 

[Caser]

I really hope he grows, because 5'9" can be rather limiting, which would be very unfortunate for a talent like that.

 

[MrGeno101]

2 assist in Russias first game of 2014 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge. The second one was a beauty setup He had a great game and he was always trouble for the Canadian defense.

 

[Peter25]

Must keep him in Russia too for a few years.

 

[3 Minute Minor]

tbh I'm not usually a fan of many Russian prospects and I never heard of him before the U17s but I really really like his game. It was more than skill on the puck.

5'9" won't hurt him if he keeps playing the style he plays.

 

[krax]

tbh I'm not usually a fan of many Russian prospects and I never heard of him before the U17s but I really really like his game.

These boards talked about him in 2009:
http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showthread.php?t=665676&highlight=abramov&page=4

 

[3 Minute Minor]

These boards talked about him in 2009:
http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showthread.php?t=665676&highlight=abramov&page=4

They were 11 year olds lol I could have listed the top scorers too

 

[R S]

I liked this kid today. Did a lot of little things well. Worked his butt off. Dangerous offensively too.

 

[MrGeno101]

 

[krax]

They were 11 year olds lol I could have listed the top scorers too

I actually saw him play in 2009 and I was impressed. As it turns out for the right reasons...

 

[Constable]

would be nice to see him grow, but if he doesnt not much you can do

 

[scoutman1]

i really like the kid, exciting, smart, hard worker, plays bigger than he is....right now i have him mid 2nd round for 2016 but he is a guy IMO who could and probably will rise a lot, I have seen him for 2 years now and his skills are impressive.

 

[Eugene85]

Abramov impressed me more than anyone else on Russian team, even more than Sokolov. The kid is just great, I really like the way he plays. He must be on U18 roster when the spring comes.

 

[kp61c]

Abramov impressed me more than anyone else on Russian team, even more than Sokolov. The kid is just great, I really like the way he plays. He must be on U18 roster when the spring comes.

and what will we do with ivanuzhenkov?

 

[Eugene85]

and what will we do with ivanuzhenkov?

Ivanyuzhenkov will play for national team of course. U18 is not the level of this hockey God.

 

[Kshahdoo]

He scored 9 points in 4 games in 5 Nations Tournament in February. And 14 points in 20 MHL games as 16 year old. I mean Yakupov scored 6 pts in 14 gp at the same age, Scherbak - 14 pts in 50 gp. Kucherov had a better stats though. And Buchnevich too.

 

[McGlassbangers]

Rumoured to CHL: http://www.khl.ru/news/2015/05/07/234334.html

 

[Caser]

Rumoured to CHL: http://www.khl.ru/news/2015/05/07/234334.html

Wow, that's a surprise

 

[Zaddy]

Wow, that's a surprise

Is it really? Small guy, crazy talented, isn't about to get a shot in the KHL anytime soon. Probably wants to boost his stock before the draft. Makes sense to me.

 

[Caser]

Is it really? Small guy, crazy talented, isn't about to get a shot in the KHL anytime soon. Probably wants to boost his stock before the draft. Makes sense to me.

Yes, I also thought about the size (and about QMJHL ) and increasing the draft stock, but still he was expected to be one of the main guy for the U18 MHL project that is starting next season.

 

[Joey Bones]

Think he'll thrive in the CHL if true.

 

[helicecopter]

Yes, I also thought about the size (and about QMJHL ) and increasing the draft stock, but still he was expected to be one of the main guy for the U18 MHL project that is starting next season.

maybe he didn't like that Ivanyuzhenkov made this year team instead of him

 

[Fantomas]

Rumoured to CHL: http://www.khl.ru/news/2015/05/07/234334.html

I am fine with this. Abramov has been treated terribly. Hope he thrives.

 

[Fantomas]

maybe he didn't like that Ivanyuzhenkov made this year team instead of him

Disgusting. I am still disgusted. For this reason alone I was almost happy they got destroyed by the freaking Swiss.

Abramov will be a star.

 

[kp61c]

i feel for traktor, i really do. that's a very big loss. some chl club is gonna hit the jackpot here, no questions.