Russia U20 National Team
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They move to NA on December, 16th. So if they plan to add any CHL/AHL players they will probably join them after that.
Caser
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Probably as usual: by making the first roster cut already while in Moscow and NA guys taking their place.
I propose we make a list of underagers who did not make it, but are still eligible next year(and would not look out of place this year, but something has to give).
Fedotov, Poltapov, Perevalov, Petrov
Ivanov
Just off the top of my head. I bet there are a couple more.
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To be fair, Fedotov is there, just the older one.
Was hoping to see Ilya. Worried this team will be a bit soft.
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At FWs the team indeed lacks size and power, but Trineyev could be fine at that. Ponomaryov was legit at the checking duties last year, I think Tankov can do similar things too. Not sure about the checking, but as for the poweful net-front presence it could be Didkovskiy. Khusnutdinov is undersized, but doesn't mind some hitting.
As for the D, I think it is fine both in terms of size and power.
Too bad Bakanov is hurt. Miroshnichenko can be physical when he is engaged. I don't know if he ready this year though.
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Caser
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As much as I didn't like them last year I still think our D could use them, yes, just because it can't be worse I guess. As for FWs, if the roster is of 25 players as last year, I'd consider Gushchin too, he got some very useful speed and can play both wings.
Via OHL expert Brock Otten. I wonder how highly Mintyukov is thought of in Russia , among National team coaches and if he is a WJC candidate
Bold claim. That would put him ahead of Chayka(38th overall). Should we believe it? I think the body of evidence is not there yet. Next year, like so many other underagers.
Caser
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Actually purely talent wise I'd say Mintyukov > Chayka, but at this point Chayka has much more experience and it matters for the WJC.
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is Bakanov the type of player would be a good 4th line checking role? he has the size i see
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That is bad news! Demidov is really a talented player and goal scorer. No chance of recovery in time to travel to NA?
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