RW Ivan Kosorenkov - CSKA Moscow, KHL (2016 undrafted)

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Ivan Kosorenkov still remains undrafted and unsigned (although there was an opinion that he was pretty good at the Flyers camp this pre-season). Even though he didn't make the WJC, he did well this season (especially after being put on the line with Comtois and Abramov), getting 36G+46A in 63 QMJHL regular season games, so I think there is a chance he gets drafted this year.

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[Pavel Buchnevich]

He should've been a mid-round pick his draft year. Producing like it as well. I wouldn't want my team drafting him because he went the CHL route, but he should be drafted in the upcoming draft.

 

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1G+3A in the first QMJHL play-off game.

 

[AstoriaIceNinja]

Dug up an old scouting report on him from his draft year, original source can be found here: Prospectus Prospecting – German Rubtsov + 5 Russian 18s for the 2016 Draft – Hockey Prospectus

"A fast skater with an excellent agility, first step and top speed. Can easily change direction and skate backwards, or brake to make a pause, fool the defenseman, and then shoot, pass, or keep on skating."

"A natural goalscorer, Kosorenkov has a very good shot with a fast release. He can also unwind strong one-timers, other than trying to fool the netminder with unpredictable attempts. His wrister is also very accurate and he reminds me a little bit of Nikita Kucherov in that regards."

"Kosorenkov has a good set of hands, and can be a good playmaker too, even if he prefers to score. He is very good in bringing the puck forward and his speed guarantees him a lot of breakaways in junior hockey, of course it will be harder for him to replicate his style of play in pro hockey. He likes to take defensemen one on one and is often successful."

"He isn’t a physical player, and isn’t particularly big either, although he can take hits and doesn’t suffer when things get tougher. He will of course have to bulk up to think about playing in North America, but also to play pro hockey in Europe."

He seems to have bulked up since this was written (was listed at 180 pounds in 2016, QMJHL website currently has him at 192).

There's also this nice highlight pack on Youtube that showcases some of his better moments from last season (2016-17):



Pretty good player who should get a chance from someone in the pros as a lower round pick or UFA. Other than Philly, I could see him signing with the Blue Jackets org especially if they plan on starting Abramov in the AHL next season. Their AHL affiliate (Cleveland) has one of the most anemic offenses in the league and could use more scoring. That may make it even harder to shake off the notion that he is just a product of Comtois and Abramov, though.

 

[Peeps]

Will get drafted this year.

 

[DJN21]

I drafted him in nhl 18 and he led the ahl in scoring so...there's that...

 

[Vachon23]

a team should put a late pick on him ! he’s really talented ! If I’m Anaheim or Columbus, I picked him because he was really good with Abramov and comtois

 

[Caser]

Nope, not drafted this year too, is UFA now.

 

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This year it is Isles dev camp for him.

 

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[SI90]

I want the islanders to sign him so bad. You can tell he’s a legit player. Lots of skill

 

[Rebels57]

I thought he looked pretty good at Flyers camp last year.

 

[AstoriaIceNinja]

Plenty of players with less ability have been given shots at the AHL, here's to hoping he gets a shot on someone's farm team.

 

[seafoam]

Attending NYI’s Rookie camp that started today.

 

[SI90]

Really hope the isles sign him to an ELC. I think he’s well worth the shot. Sign him and develop him in the AHL. Low risk high reward imo

 

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Signed with Worcester Railers of the ECHL.

 

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Missed the news that he signed with San Jose Barracuda in the AHL some time ago and already debuted there.

 

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[Thrasymachus]

Sad he is toiling in the ECHL. I think he has talent to warrant to at least be playing for the Sound Tigers

 

[Kipper933]

Sad he is toiling in the ECHL. I think he has talent to warrant to at least be playing for the Sound Tigers

Signed an AHL deal with San Jose's affiliate, so he's no longer available for Bridgeport.