WJC: Nikita Gusev WJC watch

[rushockey]

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Anyways, I am sort of putting my reputation on the line but I totally loved Nikita Gusev in the Subway Superseries this year. He played like a man against boys. His passing skills were unmatched by anyone at the tournament. He is undersized and went undrafted last year but so was Datsyuk, who was undrafted @ 18 and was drafted by Detroit the following year.

I had a brief chat with the Russian coach and I went on for 3 minutes about how well Nikita played at the Superseries and the coach quietly smiled, sort of approving my blabbing.

Anyways, Gusev is totally on my watch, I expect him to perform well at the highest level, I hope he stays healthy for the remainder of the tournament so he can show his vision and passing skills. I expect him to be in Russia's top 3 in point totals (not easy considering Russia's offensive depth), get noticed by the scouts and GM's and be drafted by the Red Wings, that's the only organization that can deal with the prospect like that.

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[Hensch]

i would say the closest NHL comparison to Datsyuk right now is Anisimov

 

[Rare Jewel]

Big fan as well.

Reminds me of a Giroux/Grabo hybrid.

 

[Hivemind]

Looking forward to getting my first viewings of Gusev during the WJHC. Hopefully he can live up to the hype.


And I'd say Burmistrov's game more resembles Datsyuk's than Anisimov's.

 

[Fulcrum]

Anyways, I am sort of putting my reputation on the line but I totally loved Nikita Gusev in the Subway Superseries this year. He played like a man against boys. His passing skills were unmatched by anyone at the tournament. He is undersized and went undrafted last year but so was Datsyuk, who was undrafted @ 18 and was drafted by Detroit the following year.

I had a brief chat with the Russian coach and I went on for 3 minutes about how well Nikita played at the Superseries and the coach quietly smiled, sort of approving my blabbing.

Anyways, Gusev is totally on my watch, I expect him to perform well at the highest level, I hope he stays healthy for the remainder of the tournament so he can show his vision and passing skills. I expect him to be in Russia's top 3 in point totals (not easy considering Russia's offensive depth), get noticed by the scouts and GM's and be drafted by the Red Wings, that's the only organization that can deal with the prospect like that.

There's no question this guy is absolutely a wizard with the puck. I couldn't agree more with you on that.

The big difference, I think you might be forgetting, between him and Datsyuk is his Defensive game. He has a LONG way to go in that department to be put on the same track as Datsyuk.

 

[rushockey]

There's no question this guy is absolutely a wizard with the puck. I couldn't agree more with you on that.

The big difference, I think you might be forgetting, between him and Datsyuk is his Defensive game. He has a LONG way to go in that department to be put on the same track as Datsyuk.

Well, Datsyuk was not as good defensively when he was came to the NHL as he is now. By no means I can compare prospect in Gusev to present Datsyuk. I should rename the thread into Nikita Gusev watch.

 

[Jesus Christ Horburn]

i would say the closest NHL comparison to Datsyuk right now is Anisimov

Burmistrov is pretty Datsyuk-ish as well.

 

[armani]

New La Femme Nikita Filatov.

 

[Nalens Oga]

Anisimov? Burmi is way more skilled/slipprier and a better two-way player than Anisimov. Don't think any of these guys will match Datsyuk for points though and consistency but maybe playing style.

 

[Fulcrum]

Well, Datsyuk was not as good defensively when he was came to the NHL as he is now. By no means I can compare prospect in Gusev to present Datsyuk. I should rename the thread into Nikita Gusev watch.

I think you should rename, not to mention they play different positions as well.

I think more accurately, at worst- he'll be like Samsonov. At best, Makarov or Krutov type- but that's a very bold statement.

 

[rushockey]

I think you should rename, not to mention they play different positions as well.

I think more accurately, at worst- he'll be like Samsonov. At best, Makarov or Krutov type- but that's a very bold statement.

Well, that's why it is bold. I know that the chances are really low but he was nothing short of impressive at the SSS. I would say he was the most dominant Russian player in the history of this tournament.

 

[Kaktus*]

I did not think he was THAT good on D. I mean he is great offensive prospect but calling him Dansyuk is pushing it.

 

[Fulcrum]

Well, that's why it is bold. I know that the chances are really low but he was nothing short of impressive at the SSS. I would say he was the most dominant Russian player in the history of this tournament.

He's 19, and he still has not made a transition to adult hockey. That is still one major obstacle that he has to get by before even being called a full fledged professional hockey player. I mean look at Filatov, he STILL has not made full transition to playing the top leagues. Some players take more time and some don't get there at all, even the most talented.

Believe me, personally, I think he is extremely talented and he is one my favorite prospects. But that shouldn't cloud our judgement.

 

[Hivemind]

I think the Datsyuk comparisson had more to do with the draft year than his ultimate play potential.

 

[thrillhous]

Out of curiosity, are you a scout, rushockey?

 

[NeilYoung]

Ya I'm sure I'll WATCH him disappear against the big hard to play against teams.

 

[Fulcrum]

Ya I'm sure I'll WATCH him disappear against the big hard to play against teams.

He's effective regardless. If you watch the SSS, he was very effective against the big D, by getting around them effectively.

 

[cenas*]

Anisimov? Burmi is way more skilled/slipprier and a better two-way player than Anisimov. Don't think any of these guys will match Datsyuk for points though and consistency but maybe playing style.

Anisimov is playing on the Rangers 1st line and handling a lot of the defensive aspects of the game for that line.. I don't think you have watched enough of Anisimov if you are doubting his 2 way play.

 

[rushockey]

According to this post http://hfboards.com/showpost.php?p=41372037&postcount=34 Gusev had 2 goals and an assist in today's exhibition 5:3 win against Czech Republic. Another thing is that I took a photo with Gusev two days ago and we appear to be the same height on the photo and I am 5' 11". So the previous information that he is undersized at 5' 9" is outdated, he must have grown a couple of inches.

 

[Garyboy]

Ya I'm sure I'll WATCH him disappear against the big hard to play against teams.

Like he did against the big, bad WHL all star teams in the Super Series? Heheheh. You sure are a silly goose. He toyed with those over-matched young men.

Gusev will be one of the stars of the WJC.

 

[pouskin74*]

Ya I'm sure I'll WATCH him disappear against the big hard to play against teams.

he will manhandle these "hard" style players.

 

[Fulcrum]

Gusev's line carried the team against CZE. Interesting part is that Kuznetsov did not even get on the scoresheet, but I'm sure his time will come.

 

[MrGeno101]

 

[Fulcrum]

Awesome video! Almost all of his goals are highlight material.

The only thing I would add is his long drop pass for Kucherov's breakaway in the last SSS game. That was unreal.

 

[Loffer]

This kid is damn impressive. Undrafted!?