He could get a better statistics in the MHL and make Avangard roster, or be invited to U18 team and play at the U18 WJC. And even if scouts hadn't loved him, moving to NA wouldn't have made them change their minds, and it's what I'm talking about.
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He could get a better statistics in the MHL and make Avangard roster, or be invited to U18 team and play at the U18 WJC. And even if scouts hadn't loved him, moving to NA wouldn't have made them change their minds, and it's what I'm talking about.
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"He could get..." He also might not have. Who knows?
The move could have changed the scouts minds if they saw him manage the more physical style despite his size...
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Any decision by a prospect to leave Russia to play in another country, and especially another continent, can have a detrimental effect due to resulting culture shock.
These discussions always devolve into petty arguments because people who love the CHL get offended. But it's not really about any particular league, although the CHL is of course the most common league for Russian prospects who go abroad.
I'm just happy that Khovanov is feeling better. He is a top-notch talent.
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Call me, when he is actually a pro after another bad decision in his career.
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Sometime after New Years. He's getting in some practice time.
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Hopefully the illness hasn't set Khovanov back too much. Moncton fans will be in for a treat with this guy's hands and vision.
I wouldn't be shocked if he's back in the contention for the top-10 in the draft by April.
I was hoping he'd remain a sleeper. Could be a big pick up for some team in the back of the 1st or early 2nd.
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Khovanov ready for his Wildcats debut in the new year – QMJHL
Also , Moncton announced their intent to bid for the 2019 Memorial Cup.
Also , Moncton announced their intent to bid for the 2019 Memorial Cup.
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Supposed to be making his debut tonight. He will likely play pretty limited minutes since it's his first game back.
Moncton's Twitter should post the line up before the game so you can see who he is playing with.
Moncton's Twitter should post the line up before the game so you can see who he is playing with.
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I watched a bit since the webcast was free. He looked very smart and much better then most people on the ice. He was a little behind the play as is to be expected. Looked like he should be a very good player next year in the Q for Moncton
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Just have read that it is just for a conditioning period and there are plans to move him back to C already this season.
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Too bad they couldn't have added him to the TPG. Will be really interesting to see where he ends up.
cgf
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Yeah, he definitely seems to be one of those kids who has top 10 talent but probably won't get to build up a top 10 resume that merits top 10 hype. Depending on where his stock lands he could be exactly the kind of high reward forward prospect that our pool could use a few more of and that we should take advantage of our extra picks to take some swings at.
