Prospect Info: Alexander Romanov (2018, 38th OA) - KHL, CSKA Moscow: Part IV

[Teufelsdreck]

Imo. Eventually. Ideally, Mete Weber gradually become the 2nd pairing, as Romanov-Brook ideally become the top pair in coming years

Mete is not a prize Dman. I'd like Bergevin to acquire someone who reminds us of a younger Markov. but I won't held my breath. Until then, I wouldn't expect the Habs to go far in the playoffs.

 

[Kotkaniemi15]

He's still under contract for another year in the KHL. Earliest we can have him is 2020-2021

That’s what I meant to say

 

[Redux91]

Mete is not a prize Dman. I'd like Bergevin to acquire someone who reminds us of a younger Markov. but I won't held my breath. Until then, I wouldn't expect the Habs to go far in the playoffs.

okay but whats that got to do with Romanov

 

[Toene]

This guy isnt the typical Russian stereotype. He got an edge in his game. Also Ive seen him on Instagram liking a lot of post about the Habs and the NHL. I think he genuinely wants to come to the biggest league in the world. He has a good drive. Really excited about this prospect.

 

[Habs Halifax]

This guy isnt the typical Russian stereotype. He got an edge in his game. Also Ive seen him on Instagram liking a lot of post about the Habs and the NHL. I think he genuinely wants to come to the biggest league in the world. He has a good drive. Really excited about this prospect.

Definitively a hard worker and a great skater already at the age of 19. I don't see any weakness to his game other than experience

 

[FF de Mars]

Maybe it is a good thing his contract won't allow Bergevin to rush him.

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

Good to hear he can play both LD and RD. Right now we have more right D's. But that could easily change in 5 years. Finding D to play a certain side has become a problem. I hope North American D start to be taught how to play both sides like European D.

When I saw him at the WJCs he played both sides and looked equally good on both sides. Maybe slightly better on the left but it seemed like a trivial difference if there was one at all. Real handy to have. I'm not super sold on his offensive upside but I think he's gonna be very very good regardless. If there's real offensive upside there then he's an absolute stud.

 

[Guns n Roses]

He's still under contract for another year in the KHL. Earliest we can have him is 2020-2021

Thank Jehovah/Allah/Krishna etc.

 

[Vachon23]

This guy isnt the typical Russian stereotype. He got an edge in his game. Also Ive seen him on Instagram liking a lot of post about the Habs and the NHL. I think he genuinely wants to come to the biggest league in the world. He has a good drive. Really excited about this prospect.

Actually alote of Russian defenseman are physical

 

[JuicyHam]

Actually alote of Russian defenseman are physical

A lot of Russian players in general are physical and play a heavy game

 

[Mrb1p]

A lot of Russian players in general are physical and play a heavy game

Id say theres actually more russians that play physical than not, in the NHL.

Panarin is the only softie I can think of, off the top of my head.

 

[Toene]

Actually alote of Russian defenseman are physical

Hence why I said "stereotype", implying this point of view is incorrect.

 

[HockeyDBspecialist]

Better than Samurokov

try to tell that to EDM fans...

 

[HabsGurl25]

So if habs pick Broberg at 15, could he be a top 4? Would Romanov/Broberg be a top future pairing?

 

[Vachon23]

So if habs pick Broberg at 15, could he be a top 4? Would Romanov/Broberg be a top future pairing?

You don’t select a player 15th oa if you don’t think he is a futur top 4. If we take Broberg in the futur I can see something like that:

Broberg - Brook
Romanov - Weber
Mete - Juulsen/Fleury

 

[ahmedou]

Good to hear he can play both LD and RD. Right now we have more right D's. But that could easily change in 5 years. Finding D to play a certain side has become a problem. I hope North American D start to be taught how to play both sides like European D.

It gives us and him more flexibility. It's a bonus.

Better than Samurokov
He'll be in the lineup for 2019-2020

I'm using the word better just in a personal way. Like for whatever aspects. I'm hoping he's better year after year. I care about the player itself. I don't care about the others players who're not on my crew.

Patient should all us be. Without exceptions. His turn will come eventually...

Well if we can have him in the lineup in 3 yrs, I’m in!

We'll have Romanov some day. If he pans out. Trust the process.

He's still under contract for another year in the KHL. Earliest we can have him is 2020-2021

It's a date I and all together wrote off in my and our agenda.

This guy isnt the typical Russian stereotype. He got an edge in his game. Also Ive seen him on Instagram liking a lot of post about the Habs and the NHL. I think he genuinely wants to come to the biggest league in the world. He has a good drive. Really excited about this prospect.

He worth pretty more than the Emelin's comparison. He's stinking hockey. Not throwing the puck everywhere and run. Doing its stuffs. In a good manner.

Definitively a hard worker and a great skater already at the age of 19. I don't see any weakness to his game other than experience

Just accumulating the games rythm. More he plays more he progress. That's his tests. Whos stimulates and stimulating itself. On the rink it's where he shines. That's kinda his hood.Where he's enjoying. Being with his linemates. Definitely...

Maybe it is a good thing his contract won't allow Bergevin to rush him.

His contract is a bless. For him. For us too. Zero rush.

 

[HockeyDBspecialist]

The best Russian D prospect atm

 

[Habs Halifax]

So if habs pick Broberg at 15, could he be a top 4? Would Romanov/Broberg be a top future pairing?

Both play LD so I doubt this is a good fit. Pair up our LD/RD as you see fit.

LD: Romanov, Mete, Broberg (if we draft him), Kulak, Harris
RD: Weber, Petry, Brook, Juulsen, Fleury

 

[sharks9]

Prospect Info: - [2018 - 38th] Alexander Romanov (KHL - CSKA Moscow)

With the draft coming up, it's always fun to revisit past draft threads

My favourite reactions:

Will Bustmanov play at the WJC this year?

Lol no, he's not good enough

Good reminder to not obsess too much over rankings!

 

[groovejuice]

The CSKA Moscow pedigree couldn't be better for a Dman. By far the best defensive team in the KHL and it won them the Gagarin Cup this year.

Can't wait to see him in Montreal.

 

[Toene]

The CSKA Moscow pedigree couldn't be better for a Dman. By far the best defensive team in the KHL and it won them the Gagarin Cup this year.

Can't wait to see him in Montreal.

He didnt play much in the playoffs but still being around is a valuable experience.

 

[Estimated_Prophet]

try to tell that to EDM fans...

He was awful in the Memorial Cup.

 

[Habs Halifax]

Actually alote of Russian defenseman are physical

The soft Russian is a thing of the past. Like two decades or more ago. Of course you will find one here and there but that applies to every country

 

[Habs Halifax]

He was awful in the Memorial Cup.

I don't believe he was awful. The Samorukov and Durzi pairing was pretty effective from what I saw live. Samorukov is a good skater and has good all around game. Problem I have with the Oilers fans is some of them think he is top paring NHL quality. More like fringe top 4D. I would say he is on par with Fleury

 

[le_sean]

We need to calm down about Romanov. People here only have the WJC to go off of and while he was named best defender, it wasn’t some otherworldly performance, there just weren’t any other standouts. It surprised us because we didn’t know much about him and he’s 18. It’s still impressive, but let’s take a step back before thinking he’s a saviour and able to step in instantly.