Prospect Info: 2023 Draft #6: D Dimitri Simashev

[Mangosteen]

Frick this makes the Geekie pick look good.

 

[wbwing]

Prospect Ramblings: Dmitri Simashev – a Tier Above the Rest

Prospect Ramblings: Dmitri Simashev – a Tier Above the Rest If there’s one player who’s risen more than any other for me in this draft class, it’s Dmitri Simashev. From not even being ranked in October (granted, neither was Jayden Perron, so I’ve come a long way), to becoming a player on the...

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[Mosby]

A future pairing of Simashev and Lamoureux is pretty intimidating size wise.

 

[Llewzaher]

It we were to draft a D, I really wanted this guy, but not at 6..

I will say it did take a long time for them to actually make their pick which makes me think the tried to trade down.?

 

[IrishFin]

I was shocked too because I got attached to names/players that we didn’t draft. But I’d love to know how many of you questioning this pick have actually watched this player play? I know I haven’t.

 

[Jakey53]

You’re all about to see some clips posted soon that will make you say “huh?” when it comes to the speed he can generate through the neutral zone at his size and level of physical aggression.

I just saw a few clips. The kid can skate.

 

[TheLegend]

 

[rt]

I think it s absolutely incredible that this dude taught himself English and that his English is so good. He’s better than half the Russian NHLers in their 30s. Also plays chess twice per day. Could be a special kid.

 

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[Fyreman]

Boy, it's sure quit around here.

I'm speechless, WTF?????

 

[Llewzaher]

There were a few rankings that him as high at 8 and 9

 

[Schemp]

SIMMASSIVE

 

[Gabe Kupari]

Simashev prob there at 12 but dude definitely has talent. And probably the best reaction to being picked today

 

[Llewzaher]

So in his interview he said he talked with the Coyotes but it was a secret

 

[Mosby]

Apparently Pronman loves our two selections. Anyone with an Athletic subscription to share the Cole’s Notes?

 

[PHX FireBirds18]

Honestly the guy moves around the ice like Dahlin and is 6’4. Very excited about this pick! I admit I was not able to watch everyone but big mobile D are a must in this league. I’ll trust the scouting staff on this one. I wonder if Reinbacher was the first D on their list though.

 

[moosemeister]

I like him more than Reinbacher, but definitely liked other players more.

 

[YotesFan47]

Honestly the guy moves around the ice like Dahlin and is 6’4. Very excited about this pick! I admit I was not able to watch everyone but big mobile D are a must in this league. I’ll trust the scouting staff on this one. I wonder if Reinbacher was the first D on their list though.

I'm really glad he was off the board so we wouldnt need to find out. I'm not all that impressed with Reinbacher.

Simashev rose quite a bit for me. When I watched his highlights early in the year, he looked clunky. His recent highlights show he's smoothed things out quite a bit, like hes becoming more comfortable in his body. I'm excited to see just how comfortable he can get.

 

[PHX FireBirds18]

The last time we drafted a fast rising D 6th overall…. OEL.

 

[Freddy Sjostrom]

BA calls him the unicorn of the draft.

 

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[Jormungandr]

The last time we drafted a fast rising D 6th overall…. OEL.

This is what I was just discussing. Haha. I also said Simashev kinda reminds me of OEL in style. (The very very little I’ve seen of Simashev)

 

[Matias Maccete]

Jesus that hit then sidestep at 40 seconds into the 2nd video is hilarious. Dude is scary.

 

[Freddy Sjostrom]

He broke at least two ankles in those clips. If he can develop any offense, he has the chance to be a top pair guy.

 

[rt]

Should we be reading something into all the peace symbols he’s flashing?