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who are some top names to look out for? Who is likely to come to North America?
No idea about the Finns.who are some top names to look out for? Who is likely to come to North America?
Any names?No idea about the Finns.
But most likely some Slovakian's, and Czech's
I’ll throw in the top candidates from Germany without any knowledge of their likelihood to report:
06 F Clemens Sager
06 F Tobias Schwarz
06 F Simon Seidl
07 F David Lewandowski
06 F Elias Pul
07 D Carlos Handel
I have to imagine Willhöft would be one of the more likely candidates to come over, also.I’ll throw in the top candidates from Germany without any knowledge of their likelihood to report:
06 F Clemens Sager
06 F Tobias Schwarz
06 F Simon Seidl
07 F David Lewandowski
06 F Elias Pul
07 D Carlos Handel
The Grivas aren’t even close. Would probably be among the top 10 worst players in the CHL. I think the Koses and Schneider are potential picks but I’d rather see them in Germany for another year.What about the Griva brothers, the Kose brothers and Elias Schneider?
All the best 2007 born Slovaks will likely remain where they are. Maybe some players get picked up from the 2006 age group. But guys like Radivojevic, Tomik, Svrcek, Straka, Nemec, etc will stay in Europe. I am curious about Zubek, could fit well in WHL. But I hope he stays in Slovakia. Sykora good example for these young guys what to do.
I wouldn’t be so sure about that. He’s drafted to the USHL, could go pro and there’s CHL interest too. Lots of options.Kirsch committed to UMass and is not gonna go anywhere until then.
I personally don't think he's gonna leave Switzerland ahead of 2026. But we'll see. My list of the most likely potential Swiss CHLers:I wouldn’t be so sure about that. He’s drafted to the USHL, could go pro and there’s CHL interest too. Lots of options.
Another Seidl, Czech:...
06 F Simon Seidl
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yeah, Belarus kids typically go to the CHL if they are good enough. I expect Levshunov would have if not for the import ban, he was pretty late towards NCAA path and I think had to take some efforts to get himself academically eligible in time for this most recent season. The younger Protas is a big body with good hands, not sure if his skating will be good enough for NHL, but definitely has the makings to be a very good Junior player.I was looking through the USHL rosters today and one name caught my eye. It was Belarusian Ilya Protas. He's the brother of Capitals forward Aliaksei Protas, who played with the Prince Albert Raiders of the WHL for two seasons. Ilya had 51 points (14G, 37A) in 61 games with Des Moines this year. He has rated #49 in NHL Central Scouting's north american ranking and has no commitment to the NCAA. I think he's a fairly safe bet to be chosen
I remember when Russians and Belarusians being allowed back into the import draft was being discussed Scott Wheeler of The Athletic tweeted that both Levshunov and Matvei Gridin both would have gone to the CHL if they were able toyeah, Belarus kids typically go to the CHL if they are good enough. I expect Levshunov would have if not for the import ban, he was pretty late towards NCAA path and I think had to take some efforts to get himself academically eligible in time for this most recent season. The younger Protas is a big body with good hands, not sure if his skating will be good enough for NHL, but definitely has the makings to be a very good Junior player.
And both are likely to go next season. Same with Protas. I think the only thing that could really prevent them from going is that they'll all be picked high no matter what and might not be drafted by the team they're planning to go to.I remember when Russians and Belarusians being allowed back into the import draft was being discussed Scott Wheeler of The Athletic tweeted that both Levshunov and Matvei Gridin both would have gone to the CHL if they were able to
Levshunov and Gridin are not likely. Protas is a different situation. Playing at Michigan State or Michigan is better hockey than whatever team drafts them.And both are likely to go next season. Same with Protas. I think the only thing that could really prevent them from going is that they'll all be picked high no matter what and might not be drafted by the team they're planning to go to.
Of Gridin and Levshunov I feel like Gridin would be more likely to come. He hasn't played in the NCAA yet while Levshunov has. Both are committed to/have played at high profile college programs. Levshunov would have the option of being sent to the AHL next year if he were signed too. I doubt either comes but Gridin is far more likely than LevshunovAnd both are likely to go next season. Same with Protas. I think the only thing that could really prevent them from going is that they'll all be picked high no matter what and might not be drafted by the team they're planning to go to.
Why would Levshunov leave Michigan State to go play Juniors? Doesn't make sense. He is already MSU's number 1 defenseman. Only way I see him leaving is to go pro. Only way I see him playing Juniors is if he goes pro, struggles and they lend him out to a Junior team (Chaz Lucius situation).And both are likely to go next season. Same with Protas. I think the only thing that could really prevent them from going is that they'll all be picked high no matter what and might not be drafted by the team they're planning to go to.
If I didn’t know you’ve been around on HFBoards for a while, I’d ask if he’s your son lol. Typical player who gets thrown in here every year by some guy making their first post.Based on his insane stats everywhere he played (even if it's low caliber hockey), I would love to see Aleksandar Stanimirov picked to see if he is a legit prospect or not
Aleksandar Stanimirov at eliteprospects.com
Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Aleksandar Stanimirov, 2007-08-24 Sofia, BUL Bulgaria. Most recently in the DNL U20 3 with RT Bad Nauheim U20. Complete player biography and stats.www.eliteprospects.com