Winnipeg Jets select G Mikhail Berdin (6/157)

[nobody important]

I'm a little worried about this pick. Berdin was born in the city of Ufa. Some foreshadowing there, maybe?

 

[DeepFrickinValue]

Jets have good goalie drafting record me thinks.

 

[Alessandro Seren Rosso]

A little bit more on Berdin going to USHL http://thehockeywriters.com/jets-prospect-mikhail-berdin-signs-in-ushl/

 

[Jets4Life]

Some scouts are saying that Mikhail Berdin is the best goaltending prospect that the Jets have. The Jets have a strong crop of goaltenders in their system, so when scouts say he is the cream of the crop, that is a strong compliment. He is the youngest of the group, being only 18, and is now playing in the USHL after deciding to pursue a career in North America rather than in his homeland of Russia. He put in a strong performance at the World Junior Championship in 2015, leading Russia to a silver medal. He is a promising young goaltender and he will most definitely be in Winnipegs future plans.

https://realsport101.com/news/sports/nhl/how-bright-is-the-future-between-the-pipes-of-the-winnipeg-jets/

 

[Jets4Life]

Q & A with Mikhail Berdin:


Highlights:

THW: After the season with Team Russia U18 you moved overseas. How did it all happen?

MB: I started the season with Severstal, but I wasnt given a chance to play in the KHL, therefore I decided to continue my career in North America. I have to thank the staff as they allowed me to go.

THW: Was it your initiative?

MB: Yes, of course, its my life and I need to decide myself.

THW: How did you find your team, the Sioux Fall Stampede of the USHL?

MB: It was Winnipegs decision. There are very good conditions here, and its not far from Winnipeg.

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source: http://thehockeywriters.com/behind-the-mask-with-mikhail-berdin/

 

[MrBoJangelz71]

Have to think he takes Comrie's spot on the Moose when Comrie moves to backing up Helly on the Jets, and probably takes Hutch's spot next season, backing up Comrie

 

[Jets4Life]

Have to think he takes Comrie's spot on the Moose when Comrie moves to backing up Helly on the Jets, and probably takes Hutch's spot next season, backing up Comrie

Yup. I think this guy can be another Khabiboulin. Hopefully at least.

 

[MardyBum]

Did we ever find out where he's playing this year?

Still in the USHL?

 

[Jets4Life]

Did we ever find out where he's playing this year?

Still in the USHL?

Not sure. My guess would be either one more year of USHL. I assume we would have heard something by now if he was going to play in the NCAA.

 

[csk]

I'm kinda half-remembering Chevy saying that he'd go back to the USHL for another year... don't take my word for it though, it's a hazy memory at best

 

[Channelcat]

Yup. I think this guy can be another Khabiboulin. Hopefully at least.

You mean the 4 time all star, the guy who led a team to a Stanley Cup and an Olympic gold. Ya......no problem

 

[DEANYOUNGBLOOD17]

He was at the main NHL training camp last year. That would make him ineligible to play in the N.C.A.A

He should play in the E.CHL if he is good enough to get regular playing time.

 

[ps241]

One thing I do like is we finally have a guy in the system that is a great puck handler. That is a very underrated skill IMO.

 

[CorgisPer60]

I believe Chevy said he was going to play in the USHL this year. He'll likely move to the AHL or ECHL next season.

 

[jorbjorb]

This guy will be our number 1 one day.

 

[nobody important]

This guy will be our number 1 one day.

Steve Mason will be our number 1 one day.

 

[garret9]

Goalies are voodoo

 

[JetsFan815]

Edit: Oops wrong thread

 

[macmaroon]

He can score too...

 

[BigZ65]

Made Deadspin.

 

[MrBoJangelz71]

That goal celebration might be top 5 for me, epic!

 

[MrBoJangelz71]

Nope, top 3, he is hilarious! He does a Vince McMahon’s walk at the end that kills me!

And huge props on the goal!

 

[bustamente]

He can score too...

Kid has some personality I'll give him that

 

[Afterburner]

He can score too...

I like the cut of his jib. Kids got some moxie

 

[Aavco Cup]

I like the cut of his jib. Kids got some moxie

All those moves will be replayed on highlights/top ten lists for years to come.