C Mikhail Vorobyov - Salavat Yulaev Ufa, KHL (2015, 104th, PHI)

[Hockeypete49]

Another assist today, also scored his shootout attempt.

Very nice

 

[Banger]

I've been pleasantly surprised by his play...great passer.

 

[Tripod]

Just got his 10th assist of the tourney. Next best is Keller, Nylander and Strome with 7.

 

[kp61c]

Just got his 10th assist of the tourney. Next best is Keller, Nylander and Strome with 7.

he plays with kaprizov, that explains a lot

 

[Magua]

he plays with kaprizov, that explains a lot

Kaprizov is maybe the best player in the tournament, and it certainly helps he can convert a high % of the opportunities. But it's a dramatic misrepresentation and oversimplification of what the dynamics of that line are to say he's been carried by Kaprizov or a ride-along, though we know who the most talented one is. Vorobyov's excellent defense and ability to create and sustain cycles and cause turnovers and, in general, drive play and keep offensive zone possession has been very important for Kaprizov too. And while today's assist was a gimmee, many of those assists were off of great plays or passes that were well-earned. He's played an Anisimov/Couturier type role this tournament, and that explains a lot more.

 

[Appleyard]

Out for a month with a facial injury.



That sucks.

 

[Caser]

Less than a month though, it's almost mid-January now.

 

[Rebels57]

Out for a month with a facial injury.



That sucks.

The Flyers prospect WJC curse continues!

Myers = concussion during tourney
Rubstov = broken nose and concussion during tourney
Vorobyov = facial injury just after tourney
Laczynski = missed semifinal game for USA with mystery ailment

 

[Caser]

 

[Larry44]

This is good news for Flyer fans. Kid's a big, strong skilled centre who plays a 2-way game. Great passer. One year in the AHL and we'll see.

 

[malkinfan]

Wish he would have stayed and developed one more year with Kaprizov in SU. IMO 1 year too early, will regret this.

 

[Rebels57]

Wish he would have stayed and developed one more year with Kaprizov in SU. IMO 1 year too early, will regret this.

Anways, a top 6 Center role in the AHL is a good way to prepare for the NHL.

 

[kp61c]

Wish he would have stayed and developed one more year with Kaprizov in SU. IMO 1 year too early, will regret this.

kaprizov still has a lot to prove in the khl and he stays. vorobyov is nowhere close to him and he leaves. what a bust.

 

[Curufinwe]

Great move for Vorobyov's career to get out of Russia. The Phantoms will likely use him as the 1C or 2C, and with Fippula's contract ending after 17-18 he could be on the Flyers pretty quickly.

 

[Appleyard]

Goal and 2 assists for Russian 'B' team today vs Norway.

 

[Fragmuffin]

Great move for Vorobyov's career to get out of Russia. The Phantoms will likely use him as the 1C or 2C, and with Fippula's contract ending after 17-18 he could be on the Flyers pretty quickly.

Get out? He has been used really well this season, it's not as if we are talking about Rubtsov. And now he's on his way to an inferior league.

Really wish he'd stay in Salavat.

 

[Curufinwe]

He'll play a lot more than 44 games and average a lot more ice time than 9:47 on the Phantoms.

Like I said, great move.

 

[Striiker]

He'll play a lot more than 44 games and average a lot more ice time than 9:47 on the Phantoms.

Like I said, great move.

Playing time is most important.

Playing a lot in the AHL > watching the KHL.

Wouldn't be at all surprised to see him with around double the average icetime next year.

 

[tade]

Great move for Vorobyov. Phantoms should offer him a lot of ice-time on the C. If everything goes well, then I suppose he should spend max 2 seasons there. Should be good for his development to get acclimated in NA. Lehigh Valley is among top AHL teams and provides top facilities for players.

 

[BritainStix]

I bet this kid dominates the AHL and is a flyer by the end of the year.

 

[Milos Krasic]

He'll play a lot more than 44 games and average a lot more ice time than 9:47 on the Phantoms.

Well, he can play more than 44 games in the KHL too, and I think his ice time with Salavat would go up.

 

[Tripod]

I bet this kid dominates the AHL and is a flyer by the end of the year.

I would be very surprised if that happened.

 

[Striiker]

Well, he can play more than 44 games in the KHL too, and I think his ice time with Salavat would go up.

Well, they could either hope his ice time goes up or they could bring him over to the AHL and guarantee it.

Obviously they decided on option two.

 

[Milos Krasic]

Why would his ice time not go up?

And the KHL is a superior league.

 

[whitstifier]

Why would his ice time not go up?

And the KHL is a superior league.

Is anyone questioning that the KHL is a better league than the AHL?

In the AHL, Vorobyov will play with future teammates, get more playing time, practice English, and become acclimated to NA ice. For a player who wants to play in the NHL, it's not a bad decision...