CRAZY_4_NAZZY Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 (edited) 2021-22 Team: Soo Greyhounds (OHL) Date of Birth: Feb 5, 2004 Place of Birth: Yaroslavl, Russia Height: 5-foot-11, Weight: 185 pounds Shoots: Left Position: Defense NHL Draft Eligibility: First Year Eligible Rankings: NHL Central Scouting (NA Skaters): 108th Draft Prospects Hockey: 145th EliteProspects.com: 104th TSN/Craig Button: 89th Kirill Kudryavtsev is a two-way defender with tons of skill. He played his first season of North American hockey this season as a member of the Ontario Hockey League’s (OHL) Soo Greyhounds, where he scored an impressive 39 points in 68 games. In 2020-21, Kudryavtsev found moderate success in the top Russian junior league (MHL), but his decision to move to a new continent was likely the best choice he could have made to improve his draft stock. Kirill Kudryavtsev, Sault Ste Marie Greyhounds (Photo by Terry Wilson / OHL Images) At this point, it seems likely that many Russian prospects will slide down the draft boards through no fault of their own. Kudryavtsev will surely be one of them. He has not received all that much attention in the lead-up to July 7, but another great season in the OHL in 2022-23 would make a lot of teams regret passing on him. Related: 2022 NHL Draft Guide Kudryavtsev has the patience and maturity to let the game come to him rather than trying to force his will on it too often. One common criticism about him, similar to what Shane Wright receives, is that he is good at everything but exceptional at nothing. Kudryavtsev is reliable defensively with an advanced ability to block shots, and he is also a consistent presence offensively, where he makes safe, smart passes with accuracy. He also provides good support on both the power play and the penalty kill, a level of versatility that makes him a workhorse defender who plays a ton of minutes. He has a good shot from the point, with serious power on both his wrist shot and slap shot, though his accuracy could use some work. Kudryavtsev is also a good but not great skater. He is smooth with a respectable top speed that allows him to participate in plays off the rush and also to retreat to his own end to make a defensive stop. Kirill Kudryavtsev – NHL Draft Projection He may have been in the shadow of another Russian defender playing in the OHL, Pavel Mintyukov, but Kudryavtsev is a solid defensive prospect in his own right. Though the NHL’s Central Scouting has him ranked quite low (108th NA Skater likely predicts the fifth round or later), I anticipate that he will be drafted in the fourth round of the 2022 Draft, roughly around pick 100. Quotables “Kudryavstev is a smooth-skating blueliner who shows flashes of promising offensive skill and has the speed to jump into the offense without giving up too much on the defensive side. A well-rounded defender, he shows some confidence carrying the puck out of his own end and making efficient plays out of pressure situations.” – Joseph Aleong, FCHockey “He’s a player that has an impact on all areas of the ice, whether defending or creating offence, and his decision-making and skating ability allow him to make a difference on each shift.” – Kyle Raftis, Soo Greyhounds General Manager Strengths Smooth skating Powerful shot Smart playmaking Special teams Under Construction (Improvements to Make) No exceptional skills Shot accuracy NHL Potential If he can show a bit more of his offensive potential over the next season or two in the OHL, I believe that Kudryavtsev could be a low-end top-four defender in the NHL who plays on the second power-play unit. If the offense doesn’t improve, then he will likely be a depth defender who is excellent in the AHL but not quite skilled enough for a full-time NHL role. Risk-Reward Potential Risk – 3/5, Reward 3.5/5 Fantasy Hockey Potential Offense – 7/10. Defense – 7/10 Awards/Achievements 2021-22 Hlinka Gretzky Cup Gold Medal Edited July 8, 2022 by CRAZY_4_NAZZY 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CRAZY_4_NAZZY Posted July 8, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 8, 2022 Out of all the picks on Day 2 of the draft, this one is my favourite one. I had him on my own personal draft list ranked in the late third round/early 4th round. I was hoping the Canucks would take a chance on him with their 3rd round pick. His game reminds me a lot of Rasmus Sandin. I think this was a great get by the Canucks, lots of value in this pick IMO. The Russian factor likely played a factor as did his size, but his skills are really good. 5 3 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
250Integra Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 Love this pick. I have a good feeling he'll turn out to be a solid NHL player. Kind of flew under the radar and was 3rd in OHL Rookie D scoring. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stierlitz Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 Kirill and Matvey Michkov 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post EliasSkywalker Posted July 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 8, 2022 This guy has some decent wheels for a D. Check this goal in MHL vs Spartak. 4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stierlitz Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND - JANUARY 22: #20 Kirill Kudryavtsev and #19 Matvei Michkov of Russian Federation celebrates their victory after Men's 6-Team Tournament Gold Medal Game between Russia and United States of the Lausanne 2020 Winter Youth Olympics on January 22, 2021 in Lausanne, Switzerland. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucks Curse Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 2 minutes ago, EliasSkywalker said: This guy has some decent wheels for a D. Check this goal in MHL vs Spartak. lol sick goal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyone Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 so, shot accuracy is his work in progress? hmmm, he'll fit right in. Canuck Dmen can NEVER hit the net from the point. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
250Integra Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 3 minutes ago, grumpyone said: so, shot accuracy is his work in progress? hmmm, he'll fit right in. Canuck Dmen can NEVER hit the net from the point. Edler carved out a pretty good career being a shin buster 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyone Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 5 minutes ago, 250Integra said: Edler carved out a pretty good career being a shin buster he broke more sticks than shins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggins Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 Fans: We need right hand D.... Allvin: Look at him, his stick is to the right.... Fans: Ummmm.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilya Mikheyev Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 Wow. Great risk to take in the 7th round. Surprised he dropped so far 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Torts Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 I’m really high on this guy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stierlitz Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 Interesting that two Canucks D picks in Elias Pettersson and Kirill Kud-ryav-cev have identical statistics in the last 2021 Hlinka-Gretzky Cup: 1G in 5 games. The only difference in penalty minutes: Kirill got 4 and Elias 8... 21. RUS 5 Kirill KUDRIAVTSEV O 5 1 0 1 4 22. SWE 2 Elias PETTERSSON O 5 1 0 1 8 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3aL Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 26 minutes ago, Johnny Torts said: I’m really high on this guy Think he’s a steal at the spot we got him wish he was rhd but solid last pick I think 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flickyoursedin Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 Good seeing value on our picks. Eliteprospects had him at 104th and we got him at what 208th! Can’t argue this pick. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3aL Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 1 hour ago, 250Integra said: Love this pick. I have a good feeling he'll turn out to be a solid NHL player. Kind of flew under the radar and was 3rd in OHL Rookie D scoring. Have a feeling he's going to turn into a valuable trade chip for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Johnny Torts Posted July 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 8, 2022 3 hours ago, R3aL said: Think he’s a steal at the spot we got him wish he was rhd but solid last pick I think Considering Button had him going in the 3rd round too 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YEGCanuck Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 Look forward to seeing this young man develop into a solid defenseman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 The number of players ranked 3rd/4th round who end up falling to the 7th, or even out of the draft, is always a little surprising. (Although TBH, it’s such a regular occurrence that I’m no longer surprised really.) But it definitely makes me a fan of trading middle round picks for volume in the later rounds. Seems like you get a similar odds of success on the picks, but more arrows in the quiver. A little disappointed we didn’t find a way to add a couple extra late round picks. (But happy with the players drafted in the spots we took them.) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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