Prospect Info: Igor Shvryov [125th overall]

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No one posted this? He's #3 which I admit is an odd number for a forward. That is Forsberg-esque, just with more skating and less wrestling.

His thread is filled with games, highlights, and reports from posters. A lot of good information in here.
http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showthread.php?p=128686503

 

[tigervixxxen]

So we drafted our Kucherov ?

Not a Husky

 

[tigervixxxen]

I'm just going to add random things to these threads

 

[Caser]

 

[CalderKing21]

From what I've read he sounds like a Maxim Afinogenov type player; speed to burn and great stickhandling, but a really bad shot who doesn't play with much physicality.

For a 5th rounder, he's a decent pick. Some of these Russian kids can come out of nowhere a few years after they've been drafted so it's nice to have one like that.

I cannot tell you how many times I used to trade for him and Ryan Smyth in the NHL games

No one posted this? He's #3 which I admit is an odd number for a forward. That is Forsberg-esque, just with more skating and less wrestling.



His thread is filled with games, highlights, and reports from posters. A lot of good information in here.
http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showthread.php?p=128686503

Good Lord, wizard with the puck.

http://www.thedraftanalyst.com/2017-nhl-draft-headquarters/2017-draft-profiles/c-igor-shvyryov/

Bring this ****er over to North America STAT!

 

[MaxV]

Very high upside. This is a great spot to take a chance on a player like this.

 

[Duchene2MacKinnon]

Oh boy I am happy about this one! The challenge will be getting him over to NA. The kid can really play and is dominant offensively. He struggles when played physically, but you can't teach his hands, skating, smarts combo. Elite offensive skill set... elite.

You can't teach skating or hands?

So we drafted our Kucherov ?

Nah We got Parshin 2.0

 

[Cousin Eddie]

is he good enough to play AHL hockey now?

 

[henchman21]

You can't teach skating or hands?



Nah We got Parshin 2.0

You missed a word there.

What separates Shvyryov is the insane smarts and creativity to go along with the hands. It is just innate.

 

[henchman21]

is he good enough to play AHL hockey now?

He likely could play at that level, but I really, really doubt he'd consider it. Maybe next year after his contract ends.

 

[Ivan13]

is he good enough to play AHL hockey now?

I would say no. Strictly from the physical aspect of things, I think the best course of action is to have him dominate the VHL, and like Henchy said, I see little attraction to the AHL from him and Russians in general.

 

[EdAVSfan]

I'm curious. In situations like this with a player drafted out of Russia. Have the avalanche spoken to him about his intentions of coming over to the US. Or is it a pure gamble when teams draft these kinds of players?

 

[cgf]

Just another reason to sign Rads...Shvryov - MacKinnon - Radulov

boom

 

[Duchene2MacKinnon]

You missed a word there.

What separates Shvyryov is the insane smarts and creativity to go along with the hands. It is just innate.

Ah thanks for clearing that up.

 

[AvsMakar08]

Just another reason to sign Rads...Shvryov - MacKinnon - Radulov

boom

Rads wants a long term, 6 years at 7M.

 

[cgf]

Rads wants a long term, 6 years at 7M.

His ask is 5-6 years at 7M. I'd happily give him 5 years at 6.5M

 

[tigervixxxen]

Please, not in this thread. Dear god.

 

[CalderKing21]

Please, not in this thread. Dear god.

You had to expect it though. I mean come on, Russian winger, Rads....

The talk and scouting reports about Igor really have me excited. I hope we can bring him over and develop him.

 

[AvsMakar08]

Please, not in this thread. Dear god.

No biggie, it's natural when 2 hardcore Radulov fans meet up in a different thread except for trade / rumor thread and start debating. I like Radulov's overall game, he would instantly be our top star player and a top winger. The biggest plus except for a skill is that he is a very hard working player, his work ethic is next to ROR.

 

[The Mars Volchenkov]

I saw that he was on their top line at an U20 event in April, so he should be at the WJC's.

 

[cgf]

I saw that he was on their top line at an U20 event in April, so he should be at the WJC's.

Hopefully he can continue dominating the VHL and doesn't fall out of their plans for the WJC.

 

[Caser]

I saw that he was on their top line at an U20 event in April, so he should be at the WJC's.

To be honest, he didn't look that good there, but he definitely will have more opportunities to prove himself, as he is a Russian-based prospect.

 

[Patagonia]

I like this choice. Pick is a slight reach, but his skating is smooth, good size and scoring is outstanding. I believe he still has 2 years remaining in Russia to continue improving. He may never play in the NHL. Using the 5th round pick, you take the high risk for a high return selection.

 

[Bender]

Will he be selected by a CHL team today??

 

[CobraAcesS]

Will he be selected by a CHL team today??

Based on AJ's article they think he may play over there. Hepple mentioned the draft specifically.

“I think if the situation is right, he’s got skill,†Hepple said. “We’ve talked to the agents, we’ve talked to all that….yes, he wants to come. I guess if the situation is right, he will come.â€Â

What are the circumstances to make the situation right?

“Maybe he comes to juniors first,†Hepple suggested. “The CHL Import Draft is this Tuesday. We’ve had calls whether he wants to come. We told them they have to talk to the agents and find out whether he wants to come play junior in Canada which I always think is a plus.

http://bsndenver.com/alan-hepple-opens-up-about-avalanche-draft-process/