elvis15 Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 Might be one of those guys that makes it and has a good impact, or just never quite gets there. Here's hoping for the former. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vancan2233 Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 7 hours ago, CRAZY_4_NAZZY said: 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 Player Facts Date of Birth Feb 05, 2004 Position D Age 18 Height 6'0" / 183 cm Place of Birth Yaroslavl, RUS Weight 201 lbs / 91 kg Nation Russia Shoots L Youth Team Lokomotiv-2004 Yaroslavl Contract - NHL Rights Vancouver Canucks / Unsigned Drafted 2022 round 7 #208 overall by Vancouver Canucks Agency PREMIUM NHL Draft Prospect eligible for the 2022 NHL Entry Draft Rankings Ranked #104 by ELITEPROSPECTS.COM Ranked #143 by FCHOCKEY Ranked #218 by MCKEEN'S HOCKEY Ranked #86 by TSN/CRAIG BUTTON Ranked #108 by NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING (NA Skaters) Ranked #120 by RECRUIT SCOUTING Ranked #145 by DRAFT PROSPECTS HOCKEY 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rekker Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 Very intrigued by this player. He's had a great first year in the OHL. New country, new league, style of game, rink size, and he puts in a stellar season. Nice pick. 1 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashian Kassian Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 Gustav Forsling vibes here for me. For a 7th rounder seems like really good upside, great value at this pick. Could be a top Dman for the Soo next year & really come out as a steal. Excited to watch this guy progress. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kootenay Gold Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 On 9/14/2022 at 12:06 PM, Muttley said: I thought he had a very good game last night. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuzy Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 8 minutes ago, Kootenay Gold said: I thought he had a very good game last night. He was awesome at both ends of the ice. Looked a bit undersized though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 1 minute ago, Kuzy said: He was awesome at both ends of the ice. Looked a bit undersized though. Yeah he looked more 5'10 then 6' to me, however he did a decent job handling the big 6'8 Czech forward on a few occasions. I guess everyone pumps up their height/weight in the listings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kootenay Gold Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 6 minutes ago, Kuzy said: He was awesome at both ends of the ice. Looked a bit undersized though. They have him listed as 6'0 and 200 lbs but regardless of his actual size he played big. He is only 18 so good chance he will fill out a bit more as he gets older. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyone Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 On 7/8/2022 at 11:49 AM, 250Integra said: Edler carved out a pretty good career being a shin buster he broke 10x the number of sticks than shins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da_hool Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 32 minutes ago, grumpyone said: he broke 10x the number of sticks than shins It was also maddening how Edler lost control of the puck along the blue line all the time. Stone hands. So glad we have Quinn Hughes now. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tas Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 On 7/8/2022 at 7:50 PM, elvis15 said: Might be one of those guys that makes it and has a good impact, or just never quite gets there. Here's hoping for the former. I'm kind of hoping for the latter so I don't have to learn how to say his name. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kootenay Gold Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 41 minutes ago, tas said: I'm kind of hoping for the latter so I don't have to learn how to say his name. His name is a mouthful lol. Hoping to see him in action in these last two games along with Jackson van de leest. Lets see if a 7th rounder and an invitee can impress the management (or not) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Googlie Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 Soon Bo (assuming he's resigned) will be the only Canadian on the team!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
250Integra Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 5 hours ago, Googlie said: Soon Bo (assuming he's resigned) will be the only Canadian on the team!! Schenn, Myers, Lazar, Pearson, Burroughs… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BlakeQuinnAndEggs Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 2 hours ago, 250Integra said: Schenn, Myers, Lazar, Pearson, Burroughs… I think Pearson's American too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devron Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 24 minutes ago, BlakeQuinnAndEggs said: I think Pearson's American too Nope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnBurner Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 51 minutes ago, BlakeQuinnAndEggs said: I think Pearson's American too Kitchener, Ontario Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 3 hours ago, 250Integra said: Schenn, Myers, Lazar, Pearson, Burroughs… Dickinson, Martin… More than a third of the team is Canadian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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