Alexei Mikhnov
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Rattray
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you're ukrainian but you're still stereotyping. you obviously feel yourself more canadian than ukrainian to make such an assessment.
there is noting about a players nationality that makes them disappear in the playoffs. look at Fedorov and Kozlov back when they were in Detroit. Larionov put up great numbers when he was younger in the playoffs.
You cant judge a players playoff performance until they actually play in the playoffs. Lets not be jumping the gun and assuming Mikhnov will put up great regular season numbers and disappear in the playoffs just because Samsonov and Datsyuk didnt show up.
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Paxton Fettel
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Habsfan 32
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He looks really impressive for sure. Looks like Malkin and Lemieux alot. Big and swift skating with great hands.
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oilers_guy_eddie
Playoffs? PLAYOFFS!?
True. Then again,
People are getting way too excited over this clip. Criminy.
agreed.
but theres no denying hes a great prospect. he was selected in the 1st round for a reason and his play in the RSL this year has really shown how much hes progressed and is ready for the next level.
he's definately in a class above the average prospect 07 rookie because of his age and experience
Hmmmm...he could turn out great or he could turn into the next Nik Antropov.
We'll have to wait and see........
We'll have to wait and see........
s7ark
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Sorry, Nik doesn't have his wheels or hands.
I think you might have been looking for Kozlov, he's a good downside comparison imho.
oilers_guy_eddie
Playoffs? PLAYOFFS!?
I agree. That he's made significant progress since his vision problem was discovered and corrected gives me optimism. And I like that Slitty has good things to say about him, because it means a lot more coming from somebody who actually knows RSL hockey. So I agree, I'm pretty excited to see what Mikhnov can do when he comes to the NHL. It's great news, especially considering a lot of us had pretty much given up on Mikhnov ever playing for the Oilers.
I just ... y'know, I bet that the large majority of people on HFboards who are debating whether he's going to be a star or a bust have seen little or nothing of Mikhnov *except* for this clip. Like, I used to write up an Oilers draft-rankings list of my own, based on watching the CHL All-star game while I was too drunk to stand up... but I never took it seriously or pretended that I knew anything about the players. That's my attitude... I'm interested in the prospects but I don't pretend to know much about them or represent myself as a scouting guru. But then we've got folks who have watched 76 seconds of Mikhnov and determined that he uses his reach like Lemieux, or that he has questionable finishing ability.
Most HFboards members are North Americans, and most North Americans have had almost zero opportunity to watch Mikhnov. So where did all these experts come from?
Personally, and though I may not be able to see games I do have my subscription to Russianprospects.com and I try to follow eastern Euro prospects as much as I can
Mikhnov, is definately a guy who's been on my radar a while now
Mikhnov, is definately a guy who's been on my radar a while now
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rigger
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That explains why he is not soft. I figured it out.
I hate the stereo type too. But people will not forget about it.
I hope Mikhnov can step into the NHL, as many other russians have made the step very easily from the RSL, he is older and stronger then other rookies, he is fast and skilled. I expect him to play the whole year next season and score 40-50 points.
rigger
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I think it depends on him or Schremp to step into the top 6. The other will play 4th line minutes maybe with some PP time. If neither step up then Torres keeps his spot and they have a kid line. I hope we have a kid line.
Schremp - MAP - Mikhnov
Jacques could switch with whoever is struggling. On that line I would expect Mikhnov to score 50 points.
Glasses turned him into that???
Holy Crap man! What if he gets Laser Surgery? If it improves his game, like it did Tiger Woods', he should have no problem cracking the NHL, as a top 6 forward.
He would look good with Hemsky on his wing.
Another good looking prospect for those Evil Oilers.
