LW/RW Denis Gurianov (2015, 12th, DAL)

[BondraTime]

Sens don't draft Russians as well.

They haven't, but that doesn't mean they don't. They wanted Burmistrov but he was taken early, traded for Filitov, and apparently love Svechnikov this season.

 

[Kshahdoo]

They haven't, but that doesn't mean they don't. They wanted Burmistrov but he was taken early, traded for Filitov, and apparently love Svechnikov this season.

And they didn't draft Tarasenko... So I doubt they will draft Gurianov.

 

[Lil Tuzzi Bert]

Really like this kid, but Boston just won't draft a Russian

Khokhlachev?

 

[King'sPawn]

I recently made a shift by shift video on Guryanov, and had a guest provide commentary:

 

[Atas2000]

I love seeing this.

I really want this guy. The 2-4 year wait will be well worth it. I'd be so happy if the Sens took him at 18.

I actually wonder when people in NA start to realize looking at the examples of Tarasenko an Kuznetsov that waiting on a player while he plays in the KHL is not a problem. You won't see most prospects in the NHL in the first couple of years anyway.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

I actually wonder when people in NA start to realize looking at the examples of Tarasenko an Kuznetsov that waiting on a player while he plays in the KHL is not a problem. You won't see most prospects in the NHL in the first couple of years anyway.

Exactly.. this kid is doing everything to indicate he wants to play in the NHL. The RF is overblown.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Give Guryanov some love ...

http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showthread.php?t=1914255

 

[Woodhouse]

 

[DeflatedFootball7]

Huge unnecessary reach.

 

[AuraSphere]

really surprised they picked him over connor, but he's sick

 

[DropIt]

love this pick. Worked with Nichuskin, will work again IMO

 

[ElGuapo]

Stars Director of Scouting Joe McDonnell on the radio said if his name was Smith he'd up there with Strome. Said he'll be a top player no doubt. Just absolutely gushed about him.

Said he'll play one year in the KHL then come over.

 

[BobDobolina]

Huge unnecessary reach.

Tell us all about him since you have obviously seen him play a lot

 

[Kshahdoo]

They said before he's top10 talent, and he went #12. Now it's even harder to imagine how Tarasenko turned out 16. I mean Gurianov is good, but Tarasenko was much better at the same age.

 

[Eugene85]

They said before he's top10 talent, and he went #12. Now it's even harder to imagine how Tarasenko turned out 16. I mean Gurianov is good, but Tarasenko was much better at the same age.

Agreed. Gurianov is good but he is not of Tarasenko/Nichushkin/Kucherov caliber. For me it's even strange that he was picked before Svechnikov.

 

[Fragmuffin]

I think the stars nailed it once again, looking forward to seeing this kid prove doubters wrong.
His ceiling is through the roof.

 

[Scouter]

RLR have him at #8, good player who should be taken very seriously, hardest shot and best release in the draft.

 

[NeilYoung]

I was pretty sad he went so early, I definitely think the Caps would have been all over him

 

[Flynn84]

Agreed. Gurianov is good but he is not of Tarasenko/Nichushkin/Kucherov caliber. For me it's even strange that he was picked before Svechnikov.

And I am not. He's better skater, shooter and more physical.
But Svechnikov great too, no doubt. He's better playmayker and more versatile than Denis.

 

[Flynn84]

They said before he's top10 talent, and he went #12. Now it's even harder to imagine how Tarasenko turned out 16. I mean Gurianov is good, but Tarasenko was much better at the same age.

Probably Russian Factor does not exist anymore?

 

[Flynn84]

Agreed. Gurianov is good but he is not of Tarasenko/Nichushkin/Kucherov caliber. For me it's even strange that he was picked before Svechnikov.

Add Buchnevich to this list. It was a big surprise for me that he's not a first rounder.

We'll about Gurianov's level. I have a feeling that he will be good next season in the KHL.

 

[Sam Spade]

I think this is the steal of the draft. Was praying he fell to my team and they had the brains to pick him.

 

[Zaddy]

Had him ranked #12, Stars took him #12. I'm pleased. People will see just how good this kid is in a few years from now, or even next WJC.

 

[BigG44]

Seem like the GM for Lada recently addressed the upcoming season to local radio. I was wondering if someone who spoke Russian had the time to see if he specifically mentioned anything relevant to Guryanov.

Link

Thank you

 

[Romanich7]

Seem like the GM for Lada recently addressed the upcoming season to local radio. I was wondering if someone who spoke Russian had the time to see if he specifically mentioned anything relevant to Guryanov.

Link

Thank you

Question: "At the NHL Draft Denis Guryanov was selected very high 12th overall, which brings great incentive for Dallas to bring him over sooner rather than later" Will a situation occur where Denis will use his signing bonus to buy out the second year of his contract perhaps even sooner?

GM:"Well first of I would like to congratulate Denis on getting such great recognition on being selected that high. As far as for him leaving sooner. That has not been discussed as of yet. He has a 2 year contract and from my understanding the interviews given by Denis all state that he wants to make the team-LADA and be a regular in our line up. I think that Denis still has some time to play in Russia"

From the tone of the GM he fully understands that Denis will only play one year in the KHL and will make his way across the pond next year. I only listened to half the video from my understanding the club is going through some line-up changes and there will be a few spots open.... Hopefully that helps.