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

[Nubmer6]

Provided that he's "allowed" to even leave the country....

True, but other Russian players have. He's already signed a contract with us.

 

[Devs3cups]

We have an entire squad of D as legitimate prospects. I don't even know what to do with this information.

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

We have an entire squad of D as legitimate prospects. I don't even know what to do with this information.

Even if we don’t have room for them all, if they keep progressing, they can be moved for help where we need it. Fitz has done a hell of a job.

 

[TrufleShufle]

Even if we don’t have room for them all, if they keep progressing, they can be moved for help where we need it. Fitz has done a hell of a job.

Or just replace every player with a D-man and never get scored on again, Devils-puck era.

 

[Shakir ONeal]

 

[Emperoreddy]

Luke, Seamus, Simon, Shak, and Bahl/Okhotyuk are like the infinity stones.

Ethan Edwards enters the chat

 

[Devs3cups]

Ethan Edwards enters the chat

Edwards doing his best Luke impression there.

 

[Clam Jensen]

Ethan Edwards enters the chat

He’s really developing nicely.

 

[britdevil]

Luke, Seamus, Simon, Shak, and Bahl/Okhotyuk are like the infinity stones.

 

[Guadana]

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Edwards? Let’s slow down there.

 

[Guttersniped]

Ethan Edwards enters the chat

Why has Ethan Edwards entered the Mukhamadullin thread though?

 

[britdevil]

Edwards? Let’s slow down there.

Some stones are more powerful than others.

 

[Guadana]

Some stones are more powerful than others.

But the price for a movie ticket is the same!

 

[Devils731]

Shak driving deep into the zone.

 

[Mgd31]

Shak driving deep into the zone.

Our LD Dougie Hamilton

 

[Guadana]

Good news for Devils fans

Shakir said he will compete for spot in Devils roster next season

 

[HBK27]

Good news for Devils fans

Shakir said he will compete for spot in Devils roster next season

Great to hear! Figured that would be the case, but good to know for sure. Would also assume he comes over to NA again this season once his KHL season is over. Hopefully the Comets at least make the playoffs, though I could also see Muk practicing with the Devils and being with them during the playoffs.

 

[devilsblood]

Good news for Devils fans

Shakir said he will compete for spot in Devils roster next season

And if he doesn't make the big club? Would he stay in the AHL or go back to Russia?

The obvious issue here is the number of young d-men looking to break into the lineup. But we need to break them in eventually, and if they are good enough, the concern is not as much as one might expect.

 

[Guadana]

And if he doesn't make the big club? Would he stay in the AHL or go back to Russia?

The obvious issue here is the number of young d-men looking to break into the lineup. But we need to break them in eventually, and if they are good enough, the concern is not as much as one might expect.

Sorry for my bad english

"I will end this year as Salavat player and when it ends, I will travel to NA. It`s done. I will fight for NHL roster spot, if it needs to play in AHL or play NHL role from the beggining - doesn`t matter, I`m ready for everything."

 

[Cheddabombs]

It's gonna be Muk time soon!

 

[devilsblood]

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Sorry for my bad english

"I will end this year as Salavat player and when it ends, I will travel to NA. It`s done. I will fight for NHL roster spot, if it needs to play in AHL or play NHL role from the beggining - doesn`t matter, I`m ready for everything."

Awesome. Love that mindset as well.

 

[HBK27]

Love his attitude.

I know many fans are worried about possibly breaking in two rookies on defense next year between Hughes, Nemec or Muk if Graves and Severson walk...but personally, I'm not concerned. Might be a slight step back in the regular season, but we should hopefully still have a team that can be among the top in the league and cruise to a playoff berth even with two rookie D (not to mention possibly Thompson and/or Foote up front). By the time the playoffs roll around, whichever rookies make the roster have a good amount of NHL experience and I'm not too worried about them being rookies at that point.

 

[My3Sons]

Love his attitude.

I know many fans are worried about possibly breaking in two rookies on defense next year between Hughes, Nemec or Muk if Graves and Severson walk...but personally, I'm not concerned. Might be a slight step back in the regular season, but we should hopefully still have a team that can be among the top in the league and cruise to a playoff berth even with two rookie D (not to mention possibly Thompson and/or Foote up front). By the time the playoffs roll around, whichever rookies make the roster have a good amount of NHL experience and I'm not too worried about them being rookies at that point.

I’m skeptical Nemec is ready but you could easily have Luke Mukh and Bahl and OK competing for three spots on the team.

 

[HBK27]

I’m skeptical Nemec is ready but you could easily have Luke Mukh and Bahl and OK competing for three spots on the team.

I'm skeptical as well. Just saying that it wouldn't be the worse thing if Graves and Severson both walked this offseason. Guess it also depends on how Bahl does this season and if he looks legit for a top 6 spot next year.

I'd be fine with resigning Graves even to a 3-4 year deal as long as there no (or limited) trade protection as there should be an opportunity for the likes of Muk to grab a spot on the team once he's ready.

 

[Forge]

Doesn't he play RHD in the KHL? Is it possible that the team would give him a look on both sides if they want to give Nemec another year?