Now has two points in sixteen games in the KHL according to EP.
That's some impressive company.2+3 in 11-4 win over Sputnik. Now 34 points (18+16) in 20 games. Better PPG, than Kucherov at the same age. 4+5 in 4 games since he returned to the MHL.
Really good numbers but not very knowledgeable on how he plays. I will say though, if Jett Woo is the best name I've seen all year for a prospect, this is a strong contender for worst.
When someone produces so well in the MHL at this age (just turned 18) you have to pay attention. That's a tough league with some 20-year olds in it. And although Shafigullin is on a high scoring team, he is outproducing his older teammates.
And this year many Russian draft eligibles have not been all that good in the MHL. I have expected much more from Denisenko in particular (4 goals in 23 games) and he is on many top 30 lists.
But Shafigullin has the best PPG of anyone who has played at least 20 games. Igor Shvyrev has the same PPG (1.7) while playing in 10 games.
Speaking of Shvyryov, he's one who was even more productive in his 18 yo season (70pts in 40games; 1.75ppg). Will be very curious to see what comes of him if he ever comes to NA.
For Shvyrev it was his D+1 year, though. He looks great in the MHL, but can't produce at the KHL level. He'll be 20 this year, and has only 1 goal in 30 games. Shafigullin has more points, not saying about Kravtsov, and they both are 1.5 years younger.
And Shvyrev's KHL TOI with 3:25 is even less, than Shafigullin's. Can't say, why.
True, but Igor also only turned 18 a month or so before the season started last year, is that really so different from Shafigullin who turned 18 a couple months into the season? Especially when he maintained this pace for twice as long as Shafigullin has (so far).
As for their KHL #s, Shvyry barely plays when he's not dominating the MHL. It's tough to produce when you get just a couple of shifts on the 4th line. He deserves a real look, but he isn't getting it. I don't expect him to ever come to NA, but getting major PT for the Eagles in their inaugural AHL season wouldn't be a bad step for him if Magnita aren't gunna start actually playing him.
Svyrev couldn't make a WJC team as well. He's old enough for Bragin, has good size, but somehow didn't impress at all in all those U20 tournaments and friendlies. He had a lot of chances to produce at that level, but couldn't. It's a bad sign as well. Can mean, his IQ isn't good enough for intensive games. Or he has attitude problems. Or wrong mentality. Or anything else.
Is he a LW or a RW?
Any estimates on what round he would go in?
Someone's preparing for the mock draft I see.
In all honesty though, any ideas on this guy? if he is still on the board in the 3rd which is my last pick till the 6th..I might just pick him up if I cant think of a better pick.