Like I've explained above, the D is solid as I've seen it in years for Russia at the junior level. If you ask me, I could see Tryamkin and Yudin getting the pass over... I know from past that Varnakov will take a guy who might not be playing on the fancy KHL team or have the big numbers, but if he does his job, he got a spot locked down.
Forwards are sufficient for this series, they are opportunistic and play the system well, but you can clearly see the lack of firepower. I expect the forward ranks to be similar to SS with a few additions. Yakimov, Buchnevic for sure, maybe Zharkov...
Some evaluations:
Busarov: At first sight, not so interesting, little offensive value.. Best defensive forward on the ice, blocked 12 shots in one game, roughed up, gets right back out there. Announcers were overwhelmingly surprised by his performance, as was I. Just keep him off the PP please! He has a spot locked down.
Tkachev: Unbelevably smart and tricky. Big guys run him but never hit him because he knows how to dodge them. Has deceptive speed to speed the play up, or ability to slow the play down. Made offense out of nothing with great moves and seeing eye passes. Some turnovers, which Im sure Varnakov wasn't pleased about. IMO you can afford a few turnovers from a guy like this because the payoff is worth it.
Barabanov: Not as slippery as Tkachev, but very fast and agile. Smart player who can play a system. Quick stick, rarely would lose a puck battle. You can tell he is a pro.
Rudenkov/Voronin: Quick, shifty guys, not consistent but a few times a game they wind it up and make a great rush or offensive play... I'm certain 1 of these guys will be on the final roster.
Those are some guys who stood out, feel free to add to the analysis.