#65 Vitali Abramov

[LastWordArmy]

#35 on our Draft list. Great pick by Columbus.

Vitali Abramov is a real boom or bust prospect. His skating ability and high end skill suggest a prospect that could develop into a top 6 player who could score a lot of points at the NHL level. However, if he doesn’t reach that high end potential, its unlikely that he can fall back into a lower line role as his size will always be a bit of an issue. Abramov’s game is comparable to Mats Zuccarello of the New York Rangers, but this is a stylistic comparison only and not one based on talent.

Link: http://lastwordonsports.com/2016/05/03/vitali-abramov-scouting-report-2016-nhl-draft-35/

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[Cowumbus]

Good value at 65 hopefully he can make it to the show.

 

[WannabeFinn]

bueno

 

[Jackets16]

I love taking skilled players who need to get bigger later in the draft. Usually, that is why they weren't drafted early and they can really improve if they can get bigger.

 

[coachwithoutahead]

HUGE get. I had him in the high teens. Elite skill, elite rookie production and his coach said he's further along at the same stage as Claude Giroux. Getting him in the 3rd is awesome. "The team who's gonna pick him up in the second round are gonna have two first rounders." - Ben Groulx, Head Coach

 

[Atas2000]

Serious question: do you really think Abramov has any place in the CBJ system? He seems to be the opposite of what the CBJ are. Strange pick to me.

 

[Jackets16]

Serious question: do you really think Abramov has any place in the CBJ system? He seems to be the opposite of what the CBJ are. Strange pick to me.

Does Bjorkstrand have a place in our system?

 

[spintheblackcircle]

Serious question: do you really think Abramov has any place in the CBJ system? He seems to be the opposite of what the CBJ are. Strange pick to me.

I see what you are saying, but he is the same size as Bjorkstrand. I think if you have the talent, they will make room for no matter the size.

 

[Jackets16]

I see what you are saying, but he is the same size as Bjorkstrand. I think if you have the talent, they will make room for no matter the size.

Big teams still need some skill. Skilled teams still need some size. You can't have every player be exactly the same.

 

[Johnny Jacket]

Big teams still need some skill. Skilled teams still need some size. You can't have every player be exactly the same.

Good explanation. Thats why a guy like Prout has a job. He does somethings that Murray etc cant. They do somethings Prout cant.

 

[The Magic Man]

Leaf fan here.

I wanted this guy at 31. Great steal, IMO. He has tons of skill and led his team in scoring by 20 pts. That says a lot to me. Known to be a great skater. I'd be surprised if he doesn't make it.

 

[CBJx614]

Good explanation. Thats why a guy like Prout has a job. He does somethings that Murray etc cant. They do most things Prout cant.

Fixed it for you


I like this pick, low risk high reward. Everyone is saying potentially another bjorkstrand, but im gonna wait to see on that. Bjorkstrands compete level is why he is so good, hopefully this kid has a similar drive from within.

 

[Atas2000]

I see what you are saying, but he is the same size as Bjorkstrand. I think if you have the talent, they will make room for no matter the size.

I am still very, very cautious with my expectations about Abramov's futute in Columbus.

 

[stevo61]

I am still very, very cautious with my expectations about Abramov's futute in Columbus.

hes a 3rd rounder, pretty good time to start looking at boom or bust guys

 

[Hammer Slammer]

Highlights:



He is incredible!

 

[WannabeFinn]

I'm super excited for Abramov. I wanted us to add a potential 1C, a highly skilled winger even if undersized, and a late round goalie. We did all of those things in this draft with the Abramov addition.

It'll take him 4 years or so (unless he gets an unexpected growth spurt), but he'll be worth the wait.

 

[Viqsi]

I was kind of hoping for this guy with our 2nd (because I was convinced DeBrincat was going earlier and thought he'd be a good substitute) and was worrying when we passed on both of them. Getting him with the 3rd is quite nice.

 

[JacketsDavid]

So how does this guy fit into the culture of not drafting talent but drafting guys hard to play against?

Sounds like here they may have changed and went with upside.

 

[WannabeFinn]

So how does this guy fit into the culture of not drafting talent but drafting guys hard to play against?

Sounds like here they may have changed and went with upside.

Wennberg? Bjorkstrand? Milano? Those guys were drafted because they were hard to play against and not because of their talent or upside?

This pick shouldn't be that surprising lol

 

[Viqsi]

So how does this guy fit into the culture of not drafting talent but drafting guys hard to play against?

Sounds like here they may have changed and went with upside.

I believe that was addressed earlier in the thread:

Big teams still need some skill. Skilled teams still need some size. You can't have every player be exactly the same.

By the way, RD? For that post, you get a cookie.

 

[Jackets16]

He scores a lot of goals by going to the front of the net.

 

[Atas2000]

hes a 3rd rounder, pretty good time to start looking at boom or bust guys

He is a boom guy on many other teams. I'm just not sure what CBJ are preaching is what fits his style of play.

And he should have been a 1st rounder.

 

[stevo61]

He is a boom guy on many other teams. I'm just not sure what CBJ are preaching is what fits his style of play.

And he should have been a 1st rounder.

They kind of learned an all physical team cant get the job done. As pointed out its about finding the right mix. Jarmo hasnt really drafted a super physical guy in the 1st round yet, I guess Dubois would be closest but is obviously very skilled

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

So how does this guy fit into the culture of not drafting talent but drafting guys hard to play against?

Sounds like here they may have changed and went with upside.

Yes unfortunately its impossible to be both. And yes the team stated verbatim it was "not drafting talent."

I swear you can post better, JD. So much of today's posting reads like the comments section of a web site than a discussion forum.

 

[leleleopold]

Yes unfortunately its impossible to be both. And yes the team stated verbatim it was "not drafting talent."

I swear you can post better, JD. So much of today's posting reads like the comments section of a web site than a discussion forum.

This post just resonates with me with all the kvetching. I wish there was a way to just like some posts on here like on Facebook.