Top Russian Prospects from the KHL: Who's Coming Over in 2020?

[Brett44]

I like Kovalenko's game and I think that if everything goes well then in a year he could possibly compete for a NHL roster spot.

As for Zhuravlyov, he is also good, but looking at his development curve I have a feeling that he won't be ready next year yet, so there would be a good chance that he will stay in the KHL for a bit more.

Thank you

 

[BCNate]

Tryamkins season in the KHL ended today. I fully expect him to sign shortly with the Canucks. I don't believe that he can play this year, but will bring a very different dynamic to the team in camp.

 

[SoundAndFury]

Still if we look at the situation from another angle, last time I checked Prokhorkin played 4th line RW there and I'm not sure if I'd pick him over Dergachyov for that exact role.

Dergachyov is just too slow to do anything... Sure Prokhorkin doesn't fit for that role, arguably doesn't fit the NHL all that well, but Dergachyov doesn't fit high level hockey period... I honestly think he is closer to ECHL that the NHL.

 

[Bouboumaster]

Really interesting, thank you!

 

[Caser]

Tryamkins season in the KHL ended today. I fully expect him to sign shortly with the Canucks. I don't believe that he can play this year, but will bring a very different dynamic to the team in camp.

"Shortly" though will likely be no earlier than in May, since his current contract runs until that month.

 

[BCNate]

"Shortly" though will likely be no earlier than in May, since his current contract runs until that month.

That's a month an a half. He can't play this year, so everything from here forward with Tryamkin is for next season. The Canucks will know where they stand with him well before any other roster decisions need to be made.

 

[MaxV]

Caser, are you planning to do the 2020 draft list?

 

[Caser]

Caser, are you planning to do the 2020 draft list?

I think the question now is if there will be any draft at all. Seriously though, I was planning to make one, but in June.

 

[Atas2000]

I think the question now is if there will be any draft at all. Seriously though, I was planning to make one, but in June.

Europeans are banned from entering the US for a month for now.

If that trend continues we might have ourselves european and NA hockey isolated.

Just kidding.

 

[kings11]

Dergachyov is just too slow to do anything... Sure Prokhorkin doesn't fit for that role, arguably doesn't fit the NHL all that well, but Dergachyov doesn't fit high level hockey period... I honestly think he is closer to ECHL that the NHL.

the bolded is how I know your opinion is shit... Prokhorkin has shown a high skill set and was beginning to impose himself. The was iffy on defense but was steadily improving before the season was shut down. He has middle 6 written all over him

 

[SoundAndFury]

the bolded is how I know your opinion is shit... Prokhorkin has shown a high skill set and was beginning to impose himself. The was iffy on defense but was steadily improving before the season was shut down. He has middle 6 written all over him

Good for you. Calling people's opinion "shit" because you don't agree with them is totally reasonable.

 

[kings11]

Good for you. Calling people's opinion "shit" because you don't agree with them is totally reasonable.

Calling out someone who you clearly havent watched play much and then stating he's not NHL material is a shit opinion.. Giving reasons as to why you think as much would be rather informative instead of spewing your baseless bias.. Hoping you're doing more than just passing off stats as facts without considering all factors...

 

[SoundAndFury]

Calling out someone who you clearly havent watched play much and then stating he's not NHL material is a shit opinion.. Giving reasons as to why you think as much would be rather informative instead of spewing your baseless bias.. Hoping you're doing more than just passing off stats as facts without considering all factors...

Please.... Baseless bias? Against what? First one needs to have a bias to "spew it".

I wrote "arguably doesn't fit the NHL all that well". He's a soft player who prefers to take his time to make a play. That's just not how NHL operates. Hence I wrote what I wrote, no idea how does that turn into "not NHL material" in your brain. He is definitely more in his own element in Europe, that's what I meant. I even added "arguably" so that some random LA fan called kings69 or whatnot wouldn't get mad.

 

[Caser]

I thought people were talking about Zub coming over next season?

And is not Barabanov contract over this season?

I think this list is for drafted Russians who might come over. I vaguely recall Caser will have a separate list for potential free agents like Zub/Barabanov.

I finally posted a write-up on that topic too, if you're still interested: Speculation: - Top KHL Players for the 2020 UFA Market

 

[MaxV]

I wouldn’t completely rule out Kadeikin making the wings roster if he comes over. Not a great scorer, but his strong defensive game could fit well in the bottom 6.

 

[Caser]

Altybarmakyan's signing has arrived, although it is technically not a signing yet (since it can't be done until 1st of May), but an agreement. Still it doesn't really matter, as it is official anyway.

 

[Caser]

Not really surprising, as Oilers weren't offering Slepyshev any decent money and he will become UFA by the end of his new deal.

 

[Caser]

 

[Caser]

Despite the recent rumors, Alexander Kadeikin decided to stay in the KHL for another year.

 

[Caser]

In terms or players re-signing, Glotov, Chebykin and Bobylyov have extended with their KHL teams for 2 more seasons, also Konstantin Volkov is staying in the VHL for 1 more year.

 

[Caser]

 

[Atas2000]

This is going to be hype vs. reality.

 

[lakai17]

This is going to be hype vs. reality.

Why is that?

 

[Atas2000]

Why is that?

Because for whatever reason this guy keeps popping up in north american lists even as a top10 prospect while his play in Russia clearly suggested he is raw al f. and is constantly outplayed by other prospects too. He has some talent, but he never showed he can apply it properly on a higher level, be it KHL or NT. He needs time. Making the jump to NA right now also won't help him. He was not ready in the KHL. How playing in the AHL is going to help him then?

Again, for whatever reason NA is always high on him, too high. But that is often the case with russian prospects. NHL scouting in Russia is abysmal. They rate some players too high and some they don't notice.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

I also think Denisenko should've proved himself in the KHL more before coming to NA. He should've signed for another 2-3 years in the KHL because he's not close to NHL ready. You'd rather he play in the KHL than AHL. Look what's happening with Kravtsov. Do Panthers fans want Denisenko playing 100 AHL games? I wouldn't want him to. I'd want him to develop more in his home country, become one of the best players in the KHL, and then step right into the NHL lineup in a few years. These players have started rushing over to North America before being ready. Tarasenko and Kuznetsov were first round picks, and didn't. Why did these kids? Lets hope Podkolzin doesn't either if he isn't NHL ready after next season.