Prospect Info: Shakir Mukhamadullin (#20 pick - 2020 draft)

[Guadana]

Shakir's such a prospect he's playing games in the future. Or he's just playing in Vladivostok. Anyway, I don't know how a league deals with teams having to play games 5 time zones away, but it looked to me like Shakir adjusted just fine. Some questions I'd have about his D zone coverage but he's learning other stuff, that give and go was a nice little play.

Misprint.

Zone coverage, first step, proactiveness when he is staying on the net. Physics of course.
Anyway I see he is working on it. There is a moment where he is closing opponent on the board on the move of the puck, he literally failed the same moment season ago when didn`t understand how he should close the gap by his body.

Thanks for sharing that. I cannot wait until the main board posters explain that despite having a very good game with maybe two risky plays that he recovered from, and a host of excellent plays, Mukhamadullin is regressing, puck watches, is weak, and has a bad hockey IQ. They won't notice that he owns the wall in this video, he does a very good job covering for the other players, has a very nice give and go, and a solid shot at another time, and routinely alters the opponents' skating approach to his net. Even on that entry where he loses the puck and it goes the other way, he beats the forward back to his net to slow the opposition and help end the break. You can see that there is talent and potentially an NHL game for a second pair guy. But of course, he's worse now than he was at 17.

Guys from the main board can tell whatever they want. The dog barks, the caravan goes.
I didn`t pick this game specially. Need to pick worser game game next time)
I don`t know where his ceiling is. Can he play PK on the NHL level after 3-4 year? Will he earn PP minutes? If he can improve his defensive game and his transition will develope more, he can be minutes eater wthout tons of points. Or may be he can be good third pair two way defenseman, which you will not use in really dangerous situations.

 

[My3Sons]

Misprint.

Zone coverage, first step, proactiveness when he is staying on the net. Physics of course.
Anyway I see he is working on it. There is a moment where he is closing opponent on the board on the move of the puck, he literally failed the same moment season ago when didn`t understand how he should close the gap by his body.

Guys from the main board can tell whatever they want. The dog barks, the caravan goes.
I didn`t pick this game specially. Need to pick worser game game next time)
I don`t know where his ceiling is. Can he play PK on the NHL level after 3-4 year? Will he earn PP minutes? If he can improve his defensive game and his transition will develope more, he can be minutes eater wthout tons of points. Or may be he can be good third pair two way defenseman, which you will not use in really dangerous situations.

The issue I have is whether he will be willing to spend some time next season in Utica to adjust to North America? He would probably benefit from that. NJ wouldn't need him in a top four role most likely since I'd expect Siegenthaler and Hughes to play ahed of him. Once he rounds out his game he would seem to have tools to be an excellent third pair guy. Hopefully he continues to work on the little things like the defensive zone coverage and shielding the puck that he seems to be getting better at. His physical play will pick up as he fills out his frame.

 

[Buggsy]

Misprint.

Zone coverage, first step, proactiveness when he is staying on the net. Physics of course.
Anyway I see he is working on it. There is a moment where he is closing opponent on the board on the move of the puck, he literally failed the same moment season ago when didn`t understand how he should close the gap by his body.

Guys from the main board can tell whatever they want. The dog barks, the caravan goes.
I didn`t pick this game specially. Need to pick worser game game next time)
I don`t know where his ceiling is. Can he play PK on the NHL level after 3-4 year? Will he earn PP minutes? If he can improve his defensive game and his transition will develope more, he can be minutes eater wthout tons of points. Or may be he can be good third pair two way defenseman, which you will not use in really dangerous situations.

I was happy to see how he defended along the boards. Took the angle to insert himself between the puck and the forward and have the proper position to pass it out of danger.

Simple things but very positive. The more he uses his physical advantage in all areas, the better.

Also is Kadeykin a giant too?

 

[Guadana]

The issue I have is whether he will be willing to spend some time next season in Utica to adjust to North America? He would probably benefit from that. NJ wouldn't need him in a top four role most likely since I'd expect Siegenthaler and Hughes to play ahed of him. Once he rounds out his game he would seem to have tools to be an excellent third pair guy. Hopefully he continues to work on the little things like the defensive zone coverage and shielding the puck that he seems to be getting better at. His physical play will pick up as he fills out his frame.

I don't know what he and njdevils organization will decide to do. At least he is signed and on the loan. Will he play in ahl? I believe it depends how he will play in camp and what he will show in his first games. Ahl games will not hurt if it needs. I belive asking level should be higher next year and there will be less place for mistakes. And I really don't like idea to play 3 or even 4 defensemen rookies in the same time.

I was happy to see how he defended along the boards. Took the angle to insert himself between the puck and the forward and have the proper position to pass it out of danger.

Simple things but very positive. The more he uses his physical advantage in all areas, the better.

Also is Kadeykin a giant too?

Like MyThreeSINS said, when he fills his frame. This is the most intriguing part of his game. He is very young and his physical ceiling is far away from where he is now. He could be never good blue line playmaker, but at least he has very good first pass(in this video he made great break out pass, but it didn't click with his partner), he can drive sometime, and he can prevent offense by his size and skating only. Should work on gap control of course. Guy can be really big, just need some time in gym and on the dinner table.

Kadeykin is big and smart, but slow.

 

[Triumph]

The issue I have is whether he will be willing to spend some time next season in Utica to adjust to North America? He would probably benefit from that. NJ wouldn't need him in a top four role most likely since I'd expect Siegenthaler and Hughes to play ahed of him. Once he rounds out his game he would seem to have tools to be an excellent third pair guy. Hopefully he continues to work on the little things like the defensive zone coverage and shielding the puck that he seems to be getting better at. His physical play will pick up as he fills out his frame.

He doesn't have a choice next season, his contract does not have a European Assignment Clause. Barring any difficulties with the Russian government, he will be wherever the Devils want him to be.

 

[TBF1972]

The issue I have is whether he will be willing to spend some time next season in Utica to adjust to North America? He would probably benefit from that. NJ wouldn't need him in a top four role most likely since I'd expect Siegenthaler and Hughes to play ahed of him. Once he rounds out his game he would seem to have tools to be an excellent third pair guy. Hopefully he continues to work on the little things like the defensive zone coverage and shielding the puck that he seems to be getting better at. His physical play will pick up as he fills out his frame.

we are hopeful, but neither siegenthaler and even less luke hughes is a proven nhl top4 defender. siegenthaler had a very good year. but it was his first at the age 24, where he looked like he belongs there. the previous year us fans were ecstatic, that smith is one of our top 4 lhd for the foreseeable future and we all know, how this turn out. now he got converted into a bottom pairing rhd, who hopefully can play in a second pairing role, if needed. and we feel like we won the trade by a fair margin.

don't get me wrong. i still see lhd as a position of strength and i am not worried at all, that we have this position covered with:
- siegenthaler
- graves
- okhotyuk
- bahl
- vokujevic
- mukhamadullin
- vilen
- l.hughes
- edwards
- orlov

i am just not willing to bet on one of the names to be a top 4 mainstay. siegenthaler might end up on the third pairing with a heavy dose of pk time, which is totally fine for 3.4m cap hit.

 

[My3Sons]

we are hopeful, but neither siegenthaler and even less luke hughes is a proven nhl top4 defender. siegenthaler had a very good year. but it was his first at the age 24, where he looked like he belongs there. the previous year us fans were ecstatic, that smith is one of our top 4 lhd for the foreseeable future and we all know, how this turn out. now he got converted into a bottom pairing rhd, who hopefully can play in a second pairing role, if needed. and we feel like we won the trade by a fair margin.

don't get me wrong. i still see lhd as a position of strength and i am not worried at all, that we have this position covered with:
- siegenthaler
- graves
- okhotyuk
- bahl
- vokujevic
- mukhamadullin
- vilen
- l.hughes
- edwards
- orlov

i am just not willing to bet on one of the names to be a top 4 mainstay. siegenthaler might end up on the third pairing with a heavy dose of pk time, which is totally fine for 3.4m cap hit.

It's hard for me to see Siegenthaler as a third pair guy after last season which was a large sample size of excellent play in ugly circumstances. Thats' not easy. But your point is well taken. Let's see how this plays out. Prospects, no matter how touted, are never a guarantee. Luke will definitely have to work on his defense close to his own net and learn to pick his spots when carrying the puck into the offensive zone but it's hard to look at his brothers and not see a successful player eventually with Luke. Fingers crossed.....

 

[Hockey Sports Fan]

we are hopeful, but neither siegenthaler and even less luke hughes is a proven nhl top4 defender. siegenthaler had a very good year. but it was his first at the age 24, where he looked like he belongs there. the previous year us fans were ecstatic, that smith is one of our top 4 lhd for the foreseeable future and we all know, how this turn out. now he got converted into a bottom pairing rhd, who hopefully can play in a second pairing role, if needed. and we feel like we won the trade by a fair margin.

don't get me wrong. i still see lhd as a position of strength and i am not worried at all, that we have this position covered with:
- siegenthaler
- graves
- okhotyuk
- bahl
- vokujevic
- mukhamadullin
- vilen
- l.hughes
- edwards
- orlov

i am just not willing to bet on one of the names to be a top 4 mainstay. siegenthaler might end up on the third pairing with a heavy dose of pk time, which is totally fine for 3.4m cap hit.

honestly i think it’s very mildly nuts that you don’t expect to get a single top-4 defenseman out of that list, unless i’m misreading your comments.

 

[Triumph]

Misprint.

Zone coverage, first step, proactiveness when he is staying on the net. Physics of course.
Anyway I see he is working on it. There is a moment where he is closing opponent on the board on the move of the puck, he literally failed the same moment season ago when didn`t understand how he should close the gap by his body.

I apologize, I legitimately thought it might've been that day, I don't really know what time it is right now in Eastern Russia (or what day it is)

 

[TBF1972]

honestly i think it’s very mildly nuts that you don’t expect to get a single top-4 defenseman out of that list, unless i’m misreading your comments.

i don't bet on one or the other individual name to be a top 4 lhd. but i bet on the field of players. out of the 10 listed players we should have two top 4 lhd worthy players for the next 10 seasons.

 

[Guadana]

Khl using smart puck for counting different stats.
Shakir is 2nd best in distance with controlling the puck and 2nd best in accuracy of passes in KHL.

 

[My3Sons]

Khl using smart puck for counting different stats.
Shakir is 2nd best in distance with controlling the puck and 2nd best in accuracy of passes in KHL.

So if he regressed that means he previously was first in both of those stats?

 

[Cheddabombs]

Khl using smart puck for counting different stats.
Shakir is 2nd best in distance with controlling the puck and 2nd best in accuracy of passes in KHL.

I knew we drafted him for a reason

 

[DVision44]

Khl using smart puck for counting different stats.
Shakir is 2nd best in distance with controlling the puck and 2nd best in accuracy of passes in KHL.

Ugh... I heard if you're not first you're last...

 

[Rhodes 81]

If you read my waxing poetic about possession a few weeks ago, you would know that 1. I can't wait until we get those stats in the NHL and 2. I am extremely enthusiastic about that.

 

[Guadana]

Shakir Mukhamadullin #85, green jersey, Salavat vs Ak Bars, 27 sept 2022, all actions, good and bad


Finally, a raw game from Shakir. Rivalry against Ak Bars. He was not guilty there, but he sinned several times. Game against very good team, a lot of physical pressure, but mistakes are mistakes.

 

[My3Sons]

Shakir Mukhamadullin #85, green jersey, Salavat vs Ak Bars, 27 sept 2022, all actions, good and bad


Finally, a raw game from Shakir. Rivalry against Ak Bars. He was not guilty there, but he sinned several times. Game against very good team, a lot of physical pressure, but mistakes are mistakes.

A few small mistakes but overall he played well to my eyes. Somehow I’m sure that was the worst game ever by a KHL defender on the main board.

 

[markog]

PPG goal for Shak.

 

[Lou is God]

PPG goal for Shak.

 

[Devs3cups]

Was that on Andrew Hammond LOL? At 0:12 seconds I'm pretty you can hear his name.

 

[Nubmer6]

A stoppable goal!

 

[markog]

Was that on Andrew Hammond LOL? At 0:12 seconds I'm pretty you can hear his name.

Yes

 

[MasterofGrond]

That goal only counts for 60% of a real goal

Hammond lmao

 

[Bleedred]

I thought Hammond only sucked because our D and Ruff's system tho?

How come he still sucks in the KHL? Jet lag?

 

[My3Sons]

I thought Hammond only sucked because our D and Ruff's system tho?

How come he still sucks in the KHL? Jet lag?

It’s the adjustment to the new league. I’m sure he will bounce back and NJ will sign him out of the KHL to replace Blackwood