LD Grigory Dronov - Metallurg Magnitogorsk, KHL (2016 undrafted)
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Lol, AHL salary is probably ~1/5 of what he would be making in the KHL and you think he would be moving to NA for AHL try-out? Ooof.
I think he will stay in the KHL for another year to cut the ELC from 2 years to 1. At least it would be a smart thing to do.
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Good decision. He probably wasn't going to NHL next season, probably AHL had he signed.
He is progressing every year and might be 1 step away from a good, NHL-caliber player.
He is progressing every year and might be 1 step away from a good, NHL-caliber player.
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Looked like concussion-like stuff to me, at least he has no history of those.
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He also seemed to be limping on his way out so I don't know... Hopefully, he comes back soon.
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Of course he does, what kind of question is that. Provolnev signed one. Only way he doesn't go to the NHL is if he doesn't want to.
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If we are talking about the coming summer then more likely no than yes due to two important reasons.
First reason for that is that due to the current world situation it will be extremely hard for Russian players to obtain visas, work permits and get all the other paperwork done. To get stuck in limbo with a contract signed but being unable to play isn't something both the player and NHL team's management would like to happen.
Second is much more simple: due to injuries and KHL breaks/cancellations he almost didn't play this season and also missed out on all the international tournaments. So if some NHL team was interested they likely don't have confidence at all in him at the moment. And what might be more important, Dronov himself likely doesn't have that confidence to make the jump currently.
Potentially I think he can make it, just a bit later. For example, Lyubushkin is looking to be fine in the NHL and Dronov talent-wise can be viewed as kind of an upgraded version of him.
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Leads all defensemen in KHL Playoff scoring with 11 points in 13 playoff games
Only 1 point behind kuzmenko for overall point lead.
He just turned 24 a couple months ago but only played 6 regular season games due to injury this season.
Coming out party?
Only 1 point behind kuzmenko for overall point lead.
He just turned 24 a couple months ago but only played 6 regular season games due to injury this season.
Coming out party?
If we see any khl -> nhl transfer with guys like kuzmenko im pretty sure dronov will get a chance too. Teams have seen zub's impact and now see dronov being healthy and dominant. I think he's definetly in zub and gavrikov range of talent
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Apparently I might be wrong here as the Russian press is reporting that Dronov is looking for NHL offers and also it can be noticeable that Metallurg is actively searching the market for his replacement.
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Was just wondering about him this morning. Thanks for sharing an update. I hope he can find a home and stay healthy.
