Prospect Info: #52 Dmitri Buchelnikov, 2022 Draft

[schuelma24]

Buch's KHL Season with Admiral finished today

13 Goals 16 assists 29 Points in 55 Games

Will be interesting to see if he goes down a level, possibly back with Neva in the VHL, to play a little more...

Pretty solid, especially after a slow start after the loan went through.

 

[RRhoads]

He didn't get much ice time in the first few games

 

[HoweFan]

So when can he actually come over here? Some people are saying Putin wants them to stay five years now.

 

[ricky0034]

So when can he actually come over here? Some people are saying Putin wants them to stay five years now.

well his contract ends after next season so in theory in 2 years

who knows how things actually play out though

 

[lilidk]

If KHL season over , wonder if some good will be available.

 

[Cake Eater]

So when can he actually come over here? Some people are saying Putin wants them to stay five years now.

Putin wants them to stay forever. All that matters in his contract and what him and Detroit want.

 

[HoweFan]

Putin wants them to stay forever. All that matters in his contract and what him and Detroit want.

As it stands now he has to stay three years doesn’t he?

 

[lilidk]

he seems like very good skater with very good hands and smart ,but that is where it stops. before he actually comes to NA , he is just another Hirose

 

[DamonDRW]

A close comparable to him would be Marchenko from Blue Jackets - a speedy winger with a great shot. Slightly smaller in size though. Nothing special but somewhat usable in middle 6.

 

[Cake Eater]

he seems like very good skater with very good hands and smart ,but that is where it stops. before he actually comes to NA , he is just another Hirose

Which thread was this supposed to be for? You’re in the Buchelnikov thread. Hirose is a terrible comp if you’re in the right thread.

 

[RRhoads]

If the Wings wanted, I think they could buy him free from his contract. Depends how much SKA would value him to be in the lineup next season.

I read an interview with Buchelnikov about a year ago, and he said that he wants to play at the highest level.

 

[izlez]

Doesn't exactly strike me as the player/body type that needs to be rushed to the NHL. Staying in the KHL for a bit is just fine

 

[jaster]

Doesn't exactly strike me as the player/body type that needs to be rushed to the NHL. Staying in the KHL for a bit is just fine

Oh, I guess you hadn't heard. Size doesn't matter in the NHL. He's ready.

 

[izlez]

Oh, I guess you hadn't heard. Size doesn't matter in the NHL. He's ready.

I mean, while we're on the topic: when looking at Mazur and Buchelnikov, I have a hard time believing Buch is within 20 lbs of Mazur. Much less the same weight or more

 

[jaster]

I mean, while we're on the topic: when looking at Mazur and Buchelnikov, I have a hard time believing Buch is within 20 lbs of Mazur. Much less the same weight or more

Yeah he's way smaller.