Currently 2nd in scoring (Fabbri is undisputed #1) and tied 1st in goals among rookies this postseason. Actually, I'm not that surprised since he won the Jari Kurri Trophy (playoffs MVP) in FEL last season, so he does know how to produce in tight spots.
Watching his latest two goals: has he learned how to shoot? :-o If he could improve in that area he would be lethal.
All you really needed to do was watch the world championships last year and sign the guy.The scout that found Donskoi needs a huge raise.
The scout that found Donskoi needs a huge raise.
We always wanted DW to go out and sign a top-6 forward on the FA market. Well, he did, it just was someone no one would have expected. But damn, is it nice...
Niklas Sundstrom and Shin Larsson Yahata are our Euro scouts.
They've found us some absolute gems lately, I trust their judgement when I see we've drafted/signed a European.
The scout that found Donskoi needs a huge raise.
All you really needed to do was watch the world championships last year and sign the guy.
I made this for the podcast "Real Good Show", and Antti Mäkinen has since tweeted it. Thought you guys might enjoy:
Donskoi's shooting distance similar to McDavid
http://www.tsn.ca/up-close-with-connor-mcdavid-1.538154