C Alexander Zhabreyev - Severstal Cherepovets, KHL (2018 undrafted)

[Tryamkin]

Very small 5'7 fast center Alexander Zhabreyev who's put up 11 goals and 19 points, good for 30 points in 40 games. He's around my 3rd round right now. Hoping he has a few more inches at least of growth otherwise he'll struggle to find his groove in the NHL. Very high skilled who's shown promising flashes.

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[Ola]

Am I the only one who really like this kid?

I think he should get consideration in the 1st round...

 

[BlueBull]

3rd Round. I am predicting he goes to somewhere like Washington, because he is russian.
Russian Connection baby!

 

[BlueBull]

That moment when you realize there is no washington 3rd round pick... Still think 3rd or 4th round!

 

[Ola]

I need to see him more, but he reminds me a bit of Kaprizov.

He is the type you really must do your homework on. Size is a legit concern. Listed at 5’7, could be a generous listing. How big are his parents? How has he grown over time? I think size issues are overblown, especially right now, but there is of course a huge difference if this kid comes in at 5’5 or 5’9+.

Still, such a good skater. Not just quick and agile, but tremendous edge work and gets real speed when he moves. Natural stick handler at top speed.

Edit: I saw some of Russias pretournament game against Sweden (its on YT). Zhabreyev wasn't quite able to stay on top of the pace as he have done against some of the lesser opponents in the U18. Its tricky in that sense when the opponents are of such varying quality.

I still like him, but I think he needs to grow a little bit to get up towards 1st rounder potential.

 

[Caser]

Signed a 1-year deal with Dynamo Moscow in the KHL.

 

[Caser]

Traded to HC Sochi.

 

[NJ Fan 12]

Still listed on Dynamo by elite prospects. No mention of trade on Twitter.

 

[Caser]

Still listed on Dynamo by elite prospects. No mention of trade on Twitter.

 

[Caser]

Extended with Sochi until the end of 2023/24.

 

[Caser]

Traded to Severstal.