Kucherov, Nikita
Yakupov, Nail
Grigorenko, Mikhail
Kosov, Yaroslav
Khokhlachev, Alexander
It's a good thing that both goaltenders are eligible to play for next year especially considering the tremendous experience they've gained from this year. I also think the group of forwards is a solid one but I'm assuming some of them might not be released should they do good in the NHL. I'm thinking of Yakupov primarily but Grigorenko is also a possibility.
Kucherov, Nikita
Yakupov, Nail
Grigorenko, Mikhail Kosov, Yaroslav
Khokhlachev, Alexander
It's a good thing that both goaltenders are eligible to play for next year especially considering the tremendous experience they've gained from this year. I also think the group of forwards is a solid one but I'm assuming some of them might not be released should they do good in the NHL. I'm thinking of Yakupov primarily but Grigorenko is also a possibility.
These guys should be returning. A good group of returning players.
On another note, was I ever disappointed in Kucherov's effort tonight, hopefully he was just out of energy.
EDIT: If Grig doesn't make the NHL next year, Khokhlachev Namestnikov Grigorenko up the middle would be awesome.
Of course, some will improve significantly, and some will stagnate, which makes it really hard to guess right now. And as usual, there will be someone who surprises and plays well in KHL at the beginning of next season, like Kosov this year, or even Zemchenko...
I know Kucherov and my guess is he never got back in shape after his SSS injury. He looked good only in the 1st game, but after he looked slow and obviously tired. He wasn't even 1/2 of himself...
There is a rumour that the Canadian and Russian junior teams will be playing some games against each other this Summer. Two in Russia and two back in Canada.
I think it may hold some validity as Canada will be hold a training camp in Russia this August.
There is a rumour that the Canadian and Russian junior teams will be playing some games against each other this Summer. Two in Russia and two back in Canada.
I think it may hold some validity as Canada will be hold a training camp in Russia this August.
There is a rumour that the Canadian and Russian junior teams will be playing some games against each other this Summer. Two in Russia and two back in Canada.
I think it may hold some validity as Canada will be hold a training camp in Russia this August.
At this moment, it's not really a rumour, just some things need to be finalized.
even worse could have sayed about age group 91. what was outcome in the end?
yes, I was very pessimistic in the beginning, but with 91 MHL was just started and I didn't know as many players as I do now. We'll see, it's gonna be tough at home without true leaders.
what exactly is solid by russian standards? if there is one place that the russians are extremely weak, it's defense
Not that I know so much about russian defenders at the junior level, but I wonder how much information you have about them?Do you get to see MHL or KHL?
