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

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KarIgo87 said:
Looks like we're gonna see him at WJC U18. In playoffs I think so it could be only one game, depends on how tomorrow's game against Sweden goes. If Russia wins they have chance for semis, if not then I guess their chances against Canada/Finland are next to zero.
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Is there a free spot in the roster?
 
Kshahdoo said:
Not sure, but I hope. More interesting question, does he play on the same side as Svechnikov? I wouldn't mind to see them on the same line.
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doesn't appear to be room on the roster. 20 skaters (8 defenseman 12 Forwards)+ 2 Goalies have already been named. the only available roster spot would be for a 3rd. Goalie.
 
Kshahdoo said:
Not sure, but I hope. More interesting question, does he play on the same side as Svechnikov? I wouldn't mind to see them on the same line.
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Abramov and Svechnikov are both RW. Looks like we won't be short on RW in the future with Tarasenko, Kucherov, these guys and Kostin maybe.
 
Mr Writer said:
No. once you name your 3 goalies and 20 skaters, that's your team. Unless there are different rules for U18 that I am not aware of...
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Well, then it's a shame they didn't save a spot for Abramov, he could be a huge help in QF.
So Finland had a free spot for Pulju? I thought their roster was full.
 
KarIgo87 said:
Well, then it's a shame they didn't save a spot for Abramov, he could be a huge help in QF.
So Finland had a free spot for Pulju? I thought their roster was full.
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They sure could use him.

Finland had 7 defensemen and 12 forwards named to the roster initially leaving 1 spot available. Pulju was added to make it 13 forwards. 7+13 = 20 skaters + 3 goaltenders gets you a 23 man roster.

Russia is currently already at the 20 skater maximum. 8 Defenseman and 12 forwards 2 goaltenders. only 1 spot available for a goaltender. not sure if Russia can make an appeal under special circumstances to the IIHF and allow an extra skater.
 
If the original u18 team was going, Abramov would likely not have been there anyways. Regardless, he showed his stuff to the scouts this past season.
 
Everything Vitalii Abramov does is electrifying. The diminutive Russian wing is not a one-trick pony – he can beat you with speed, deception, passing and/or a deadly accurate shot. Each asset is a cog in a wheel, relying on other skills to combine for an explosive on-ice tour-de-force. The style of play in the Quebec League (among others) is conducive to undersized finesse forwards, and Abramov is one of its best at exploiting it.
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http://www.thedraftanalyst.com/prospects/draft-profile-vitalii-abramov/

Would have been nice to see him at the U18's because he wasn't invited to play in the CHL Super Series or the WJC. Funny how Russia dissed him, then practically begged him to play for the National Team while the Olympiques were in the playoffs.

We've always liked this kid. Reminds me of Sergei Samsonov in that it doesnt matter how big the opponents are...he will find a way to make plays, and quality ones at that.
 
DM23BK30 said:
http://www.thedraftanalyst.com/prospects/draft-profile-vitalii-abramov/

Would have been nice to see him at the U18's because he wasn't invited to play in the CHL Super Series or the WJC. Funny how Russia dissed him, then practically begged him to play for the National Team while the Olympiques were in the playoffs.

We've always liked this kid. Reminds me of Sergei Samsonov in that it doesnt matter how big the opponents are...he will find a way to make plays, and quality ones at that.
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How was Abramov 'dissed'? He was an undersized double-underager for the WJC. He never had a realistic chance of making the team, especially under Bragin. In fact no 1998s did...that includes Rubtsov and Sergachyov. But all those guys will be counted on in future WJC.
 
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Love this dude would be very happy if the wild took him at 15,kinda reminds me of Pierre Marc Bouchard but maybe a bit better goal scorer.
 
Zine said:
How was Abramov 'dissed'? He was an undersized double-underager for the WJC. He never had a realistic chance of making the team, especially under Bragin. In fact no 1998s did...that includes Rubtsov and Sergachyov. But all those guys will be counted on in future WJC.
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He was dissed for the Super Series. If you don't want to believe that, than I don't know what else to say.
 
DM23BK30 said:
He was dissed for the Super Series. If you don't want to believe that, than I don't know what else to say.
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C'mon, take off the conspiracy theory hat.

Bragin prefers older players; that's an established fact. Like I said, Rubtsov and Sergachyov werent in the mix either.

If Abramov was intentionally 'dissed' by the evil Russian hockey authorities, so was every talented underager that Bragin has omitted over the years in favor of more physically mature players.....and that's a lot of talented guys.
 
Zine said:
C'mon, take off the conspiracy theory hat.

Bragin prefers older players; that's an established fact. Like I said, Rubtsov and Sergachyov werent in the mix either.

If Abramov was intentionally 'dissed' by the evil Russian hockey authorities, so was every talented underager that Bragin has omitted over the years in favor of more physically mature players.....and that's a lot of talented guys.
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Who said anything about a conspiracy? He was left off the Super Series roster on purpose, which meant he had no chance for the WJC. The reason doesnt matter. He was not invited because the coach didn't think he was good enough. Yet, when you see how so many late 97's-98's did very well at the U20's, there's no reason to believe Abramov wouldnt have done just as well.

"Conspiracy" "evil" -- those are your words, not mine. I simply stated he should have been invited to try out, and he wasn't.
 
DM23BK30 said:
Would have been nice to see him at the U18's because he wasn't invited to play in the CHL Super Series or the WJC. Funny how Russia dissed him, then practically begged him to play for the National Team while the Olympiques were in the playoffs.
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Two claims are made here. A) That Abramov was dissed, B) that Russia begged him to play later.

Both highly questionable, vague and unproven.

And I say that as someone who wanted Abamov to play in the Superseries.
 
Not that it matters, but I like interesting characters and he's one of the funniest kids in the draft. He's always smiling and has this childlike wonder to him. Him and Parsons (I hope he never changes how he is interviewed) are real characters and standouts in that department and I think NHL fanbases are going to love these guys--sort of like how Scherbak stole the hearts of fans after that tsn interview post draft.
 
Craig Fischer said:
Not that it matters, but I like interesting characters and he's one of the funniest kids in the draft. He's always smiling and has this childlike wonder to him
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I saw an interview and had the same reaction watching him second hand. He is just so likable as a player and as a kid. He really just can't stop smiling and giggling.

Abramov is slowly becoming one of my favorites in the first. His game really reminds me of Travis Konecny, minus the hitting. Very similar skill sets imo.
 
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