Prospect Info: 2020 1st Rd Selection - #15 OA - LW Rodion Amirov (RUS) - 6'0", 177lbs

[Knies iT]

I've seen him play a fair bit this KHL season. I wouldn't really compare him to Nylander.

Who does he remind you of?

I see a Palat/Nylander (edges, possession, poise, zone entries) hybrid.

He has the potential to be such a complete 1st line player if all goes right.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

he reminds me a lot of Ehlers. I see some Mark Stone and Brayden Point there too. He won't be as good, but he is really effective at moving the puck up the ice and makes things really easy for his teammates and hard for his opponents

 

[Morgs]

he reminds me a lot of Ehlers. I see some Mark Stone and Brayden Point there too. He won't be as good, but he is really effective at moving the puck up the ice and makes things really easy for his teammates and hard for his opponents

The first note I wrote when watching him for the first time was "reminds me of Ehlers". The more I watched, the more I realized that was the right call. Similar to Nylander in that silky way, but a completely different playstyle.

 

[Guy Boucher]

Who does he remind you of?

A more offensive Palat or a better defensive Teravainen

 

[Green Snow Storm]

I see him comparable to Teravainen. Don’t think he’s as fast/explosive as Ehlers, but could see him being a better player overall.

 

[Stephen]

Adding players with the level of skill as Robertson and Amirov over the next 2 years with 3 years of ELC is going to be so important. This is why I believe Robertson won't be on the team this year. Slide his ELC this year and bring him in next year. Amirov the year after.

It underscores the importance of always keeping that first round pick. It's basically going to be a top 2-3 prospect at any given time in your system. Second rounders are almost just as important, but they get tossed around to close the deal all too frequently.

 

[LeafChief]

When is the next Karjala Cup game?

 

[MLSE]

Datsyuk esque

Let's not get carried away now.

 

[Maplebeasts]

When is the next Karjala Cup game?

Today at 6:30 according to the schedule I found

 

[Nooodles]

he reminds me a lot of Ehlers. I see some Mark Stone and Brayden Point there too. He won't be as good, but he is really effective at moving the puck up the ice and makes things really easy for his teammates and hard for his opponents

What makes you think he won't be as good?
He's a 19 year old kid. He's got every chance and the talent.

 

[TheGroceryStick]

Today at 6:30 according to the schedule I found

anyway to watch these games?

 

[acrobaticgoalie]

How can we watch these games?

 

[TheGroceryStick]

I found on YouTube. Look up Russian hockey as the uploader

 

[cookie]

youtube link

amirov is 27, podkolzin is 19

 

[weems]

Just tuned in at 12 minute mark of first period.

Right away Amirov has dynamic shift creating.

2nd shift has a nice chance right off the draw and follows it up with some nice defensive work.

Clearly looks like one of if not the most talented players the on ice.

Russia gets a PP and he doesnt see 1 second of time?

 

[cookie]

Just tuned in at 12 minute mark of first period.

Right away Amirov has dynamic shift creating.

2nd shift has a nice chance right off the draw and follows it up with some nice defensive work.

Clearly looks like one of if not the most talented guy on ice.

Russia gets a PP and he doesnt see 1 second of time?

it's ridiculous - that PP sucked

but amirov's looked great - he's a man among boys

and then he gets an excellent 4v4 chance lmao

 

[TheGroceryStick]

it's ridiculous - that PP sucked

but amirov's looked great - he's a man among boys

and then he gets an excellent 4v4 chance lmao

That was hilarious
Larionov will change the PP soon, that last one barely got out of the zone.

Something I noticed with this guy, (first viewing)
I expected him to play a more "smaller" game... he doesnt look small at all.

He seems like a player that's for sure. Wants the puck, but unselfishly...reads well and gets into outlet pass locations (even when it should be a dman, he circles to those areas)

Has a upright and confident style of skating... I like it so far.

 

[weems]

it's ridiculous - that PP sucked

but amirov's looked great - he's a man among boys

and then he gets an excellent 4v4 chance lmao

I've been impressed with his defensive awareness and overall hockeysense.

You combine those two things with the fact that he's a great skater with good hands and at worst he should be a solid contributer in the NHL.

Starting to become concerned with how he's being deployed on his Russian teams tho.

 

[weems]

That was hilarious
Larionov will change the PP soon, that last one barely got out of the zone.

Something I noticed with this guy, (first viewing)
I expected him to play a more "smaller" game... he doesnt look small at all.

He seems like a player that's for sure. Wants the puck, but unselfishly...reads well and gets into outlet pass locations (even when it should be a dman, he circles to those areas)

Has a upright and confident style of skating... I like it so far.

He plays a pretty mature game from what I've seen.

 

[acrobaticgoalie]

I found on YouTube. Look up Russian hockey as the uploader

youtube link

amirov is 27, podkolzin is 19

Thanks guys!

 

[cookie]

I've been impressed with his defensive awareness and overall hockeysense.

You combine those two things with the fact that he's a great skater with good hands and at worst he should be a solid contributer in the NHL.

Starting to become concerned with how he's being deployed on his Russian teams tho.

It is worth noting that this Russian team seems to be a level ahead of Sweden's. In these kinds of games, I prefer to see more of what Amirov is doing - mature possession first play with safe plays made confidently. In a tourney, coaches will see what fits... sometimes it is a combination that works in the short-term but isn't feasible in the long-term and it's better to get answers against Sweden than against Canada.

 

[weems]

It is worth noting that this Russian team seems to be a level ahead of Sweden's. In these kinds of games, I prefer to see more of what Amirov is doing - mature possession first play with safe plays made confidently. In a tourney, coaches will see what fits... sometimes it is a combination that works in the short-term but isn't feasible in the long-term and it's better to get answers against Sweden than against Canada.

I agree it's nitpicking on my part but he should be seeing quality powerplay time.

Not just for his development but because he's that teams most talented player imo.

 

[cookie]

Khusnutdinov, Amirov and Podkolzin have looked dangerous consistently; Chinnakov had a flash but has been quiet

Sweden's 13 and 36 have shown some really slick plays

 

[cookie]

Does any NHL team have rights for #24 on RUS?

 

[supermann_98]

This russian pp is trash