Prospect Info: 2020 4th Rd Selection - #106th OA - G Artur Akhtyamov (RUS) - 6'2 170

[aingefan]

Does anybody know how we can see KHL games? Is there a youtube channel? I need some hockey and would love to see some of our prospects play.

Guys killing it in the KHL. Save% north of .950.

 

[DopeyFish]

Guys killing it in the KHL. Save% north of .950.

but lost in OT :<

 

[Cor]

 

[howlman]

Leafs seem to have inside track on Russian prospects lately. Pretty exciting if some of them pan out from this recent draft

 

[Morgs]

Does anybody know how we can see KHL games? Is there a youtube channel? I need some hockey and would love to see some of our prospects play.

They normally happen early in the morning (Amirov's was at 7:30AM ET today).

Google: "KHL Live Games" and the first link gave me the option to watch any KHL/SHL/Liiga/etc game by just clicking on it on the left side.

 

[Tall Morty]

but lost in OT :<

You’re telling me he played an amazing game, but still lost in OT?

He is a leaf!

 

[crump]

Would have preferred a shutout, but have to temper expectations.

 

[Stigma]

They normally happen early in the morning (Amirov's was at 7:30AM ET today).

Google: "KHL Live Games" and the first link gave me the option to watch any KHL/SHL/Liiga/etc game by just clicking on it on the left side.

Awesome! Thanks

 

[cookie]

Leafs seem to have inside track on Russian prospects lately. Pretty exciting if some of them pan out from this recent draft

It helps when you have Jim Paliafito - the Russian whisperer - as the Senior Director of Player Evaluation. (Such a cringeworthy title ngl)

 

[DopeyFish]

Would have preferred a shutout, but have to temper expectations.

posting .915sv% in a loss is still quite good, at least.

 

[Leafs1991]

Would have preferred a shutout, but have to temper expectations.

He's 18, keep those expectations low.

 

[AreBe]

Learn from Detroit- throw darts at the European draft board

 

[Cleetus]

wish they offered KHL center ice lol id be ordering lol

 

[nobody]

wish they offered KHL center ice lol id be ordering lol

Every game can be seen for free on onhockey (google it). And KHL has a youtube channel where they post game highlights. MHL/ VHL the minor leagues and juniors of Russia also have their own youtube channels and they broadcast live games for free. If you wanted to pay attention to all our kids in Russia, wake up early. Games start at around 6-7 AM EST and go through till usually 1-3 PM, since Russia is so massive and goes through multiple time zones.

 

[Welsh Maple Leaf]

On now

 

[Walshy7]

Every game can be seen for free on onhockey (google it). And KHL has a youtube channel where they post game highlights. MHL/ VHL the minor leagues and juniors of Russia also have their own youtube channels and they broadcast live games for free. If you wanted to pay attention to all our kids in Russia, wake up early. Games start at around 6-7 AM EST and go through till usually 1-3 PM, since Russia is so massive and goes through multiple time zones.

also DAZN has KHL, i have it for the premier league but the KHL on there too

 

[Welsh Maple Leaf]

Just gave up a shortie

 

[stickty111]

Nice game by Artur again. Stopped 24 of 26 shots

 

[leafsfan2point0]

Artur Akhtyamov

33 PIMs in 47 games lol we can use some of that edge

 

[1specter]

Honestly, we drafted a lot of interesting players this draft but this guy is the most intriguing to me of the bunch. Really think he could be something.

 

[nobody]

Honestly, we drafted a lot of interesting players this draft but this guy is the most intriguing to me of the bunch. Really think he could be something.

I agree. The fact that AK Bars is giving him playing time already in my eyes is absolutely massive. KHL teams are very reluctant to give young goalies any kind of playing time specially one who is 18 years old and doesn't have a ton of VHL (russian version of AHL) experience. They know that this kid is probably good enough to make it to the NHL and I think they are trying to squeeze him into the KHL quicker so they can maximize their utility while he's still under their control.

Bodes very well for us.

The only other goalie in the KHL who has had playing time at this age thus far this season is #9 overall pick Yaroslav Askarov.

 

[LeafsOHLRangers98]

I agree. The fact that AK Bars is giving him playing time already in my eyes is absolutely massive. KHL teams are very reluctant to give young goalies any kind of playing time specially one who is 18 years old and doesn't have a ton of VHL (russian version of AHL) experience. They know that this kid is probably good enough to make it to the NHL and I think they are trying to squeeze him into the KHL quicker so they can maximize their utility while he's still under their control.

Bodes very well for us.

The only other goalie in the KHL who has had playing time at this age thus far this season is #9 overall pick Yaroslav Askarov.

Yea to add to this, there are only 7 goalies who have ever played more than 10 games in the KHL before the age of 20. 4 of those 7 are Vasilevsky, Sorokin, Samsonov, Shestyorkin. 2 of the other 3 have had solid careers in Russia so far as well.

If he can push for more time with the big club this year we may not get an Askarov level player, but could get a pretty good goalie out of it.

 

[Cor]

Yea to add to this, there are only 7 goalies who have ever played more than 10 games in the KHL before the age of 20. 4 of those 7 are Vasilevsky, Sorokin, Samsonov, Shestyorkin. 2 of the other 3 have had solid careers in Russia so far as well.

If he can push for more time with the big club this year we may not get an Askarov level player, but could get a pretty good goalie out of it.

Russia has put a lot of focus on their goaltending development program as of late, and we’ve seen KHL teams start to give those top end young goalies chances at being their starter before they move on.

As you said, if Artur continues to get starts in the KHL, that’s such a massive advantage and raises his draft stock already.

With how good the goalie production is out of Russia, it was smart drafting a kid with the Stats this kid had in the VHL and MHL.

 

[Stigma]

Artur Akhtyamov

The Bracco mystery is solved! He went to Russia during his "absence", learned to goaltend, changed his hair a little bit, and got re-drafted by the Leafs.

 

[WilliamInLondon]

The Bracco mystery is solved! He went to Russia during his "absence", learned to goaltend, changed his hair a little bit, and got re-drafted by the Leafs.

lol'ed. would read again

definitely a resemblance, hopefully their Leaf careers will play out differently