Top 10 Russian for 2013 NHL Draft

[fil11]

Outside of the top 5 I can't place them so if someone know all the 1995 group and can do it, let's go !

1. Valeri Nichushkin
2. Sergei Tolchinski
3. Pavel Buchnevich
4. Nikita Zadorov
5. Bogdan Yakimov
...

Dikushin ? Goldobin ? Iljin ? ... Thanks !!

[Sparta2009]

After watching some clips of the Ivan Hlinka tournament (including one match), I have a feeling that Rinat Valiyev could be an early selection at the draft. Nice hands, mobility for a big guy, as well as good defensive instincts. I will keep an eye on him for sure! Goldobin looked good as well, I think it´s going to be an exciting draft for Russians!

[Hockeycritic]

Originally Posted by Sparta2009

After watching some clips I think it´s going to be an exciting draft for Russians!

Right you are!Couple underagers and at least 5 players in the list overlooked by NHL scouts expected.Strange that no names of kids playing in KHL mentioned in November preliminary list.Believe also overappreciated Bogdan Yakimov who isn't that much smart to be world class center.Yes,all tools big moves works in front of the net and that's it.Russian ranking still much debatable.Tops Nichushkin and Buchnevich (had injury recovere by end of November) really world class!Then 1994 born Slepyshev Anton plays men's hockey and completely matured in KHL.Just broken clavicular injury stopped him on rise.By December guy must be OK and prove at U20 WJC.

[fil11]

1. Valeri Nichushkin
2. Nikita Zadorov
3. Pavel Buchnevich
4. Anton Slepyshev
5. Valentin Zykov
6. Bogdan Yakimov
7. Sergei Tolchinsky
8. Damir Zhafyarov
9. Vyacheslav Osnovin
10. Denis Kamaev

?? Make sense ??

[landskronala]

sigarev?

[SoundAndFury]

If last years draft taught us anything it's that you can't predict how Russians will be drafted.

[Flynn84]

1. Nichushkin
2. Zadorov
3. Zykov
4. Buchnevich
5. Slepyshev
6. Yakimov
7. Tolchinsky
8. Sigarev

[Yakushev72]

Originally Posted by Flynn84

1. Nichushkin
2. Zadorov
3. Zykov
4. Buchnevich
5. Slepyshev
6. Yakimov
7. Tolchinsky
8. Sigarev

Sigarev is arguably the best player of the 8 listed. Hard to imagine he wouldn't be taken first.

[Flynn84]

Wow, i think you extremely overrate Sigarev. Maybe he is better than others at this time. But it's just because he's two years older.

[Fantomas]

Originally Posted by Yakushev72

Sigarev is arguably the best player of the 8 listed. Hard to imagine he wouldn't be taken first.

Very easy to imagine. In fact, I would bet serious money on it.