Confirmed with Link: Danila Zhuravlyov signed to entry level contract

[Pokecheque]

Here's my completely-unrealistic and fan-fueled prognostication about him based on very brief and unqualified observations.

Dude is the next Chris Tanev.

 

[Vaslof]

The goal (or rather best case scenario) is probably to get him to be a cheap young bottom-pairing D when the Top-4 will cost a lot of money.

 

[S E P H]

Not sure how high his potential is, but he's a pretty solid defender. Good skater, has a good first pass, solid enough intelligence, and pretty calm defenceman overall under pressure.

Doesn't really have any offensive skills, picture someone like a Brett Kulak as a bottom-three pairing bloke.

 

[The Kingslayer]

Well you can see why the Avs like him lol That really does look like Orlov

 

[ABasin]

Should immediately slide right into the 2nd pairing. 1st pairing potential.

 

[Northern Avs Fan]

Makar replacement.

 

[The Abusement Park]

Finally we can trade that bum Makar.

 

[Hasbro]

Realistically, he's a bottom pairing guy next year who might spend significant time with the Eagles. I guess they're looking for ELCs to potentially fill out the roster. He's not going to force out any of the other LHDs any more than Jack Johnson did.

Depth is always helpful.

#duchenetradetree

 

[tigervixxxen]

innnnntttteresting. I'd imagine he'll compete for a 3rd pairing job next year. Actually might make a Girard trade more realistic this offseason.

Zhuravlyov scored 6 points in the KHL this year, he’s not replacing anyone except Andreas Englund.

Will be interesting to finally see him in the flesh but there’s very very little upside here.

 

[Shane Diesel]

Should immediately slide right into the 2nd pairing. 1st pairing potential.

The Kaprizov of defensemen? Hell yeah. He's Russian and a former 5th round pick.

 

[Perratrooper]

Next Andrei Mirinov? He seems a lot more fluid skating and obviously some people are hyping in jest, but I’m sure some genuinely believe that he’s on the third pair next year. At most I could see him getting a call up if we have some bad injuries next year.

 

[Bender]

Byram replaces G. Danila replaces Byram on the 3rd pair. Realistically, Danila is probably a Jack Johnson replacement. With MacDermid signed already I wouldn't mind re-upping Murray on a league min deal just for some insurance when healthy. All I'm saying is that it gives us more options next season.

And yes, don't trade Girard for the sake of trading him, but if someone like Scheifele is available you pull the trigger.

Ah the old 'Colin - you should have f***ING KNOWN I can't stay healthy but decided to sign me anyways' Wilson 1 year contract for no good reason special ?

 

[SoundwaveIsCharisma]

I’m actually really happy with this, I don’t think Zhuravylov has offensive upside but the few times I’ve seen him his skating has stood out and he seemed quite solid defensively.

 

[JoeSakic13]

Can't pronounce his name so i want him traded!

*checks poster’s username*

 

[GirardSpinorama]

Pretty happy with adding any young dman talent.

 

[Hasbro]

Maybe he's a loss leader in convincing more Russians to join the Avs.

 

[LTC Pain]

Can't pronounce his name so i want him traded!

Who can pronounce your username? Can we trade you to the Wild board?

 

[henchman21]

He may get games just as a pure depth guy… I mean we use 10++ defensemen a year. But he’s got next to zero puck skill. Solid skater and good in his gaps. No more than a bottom pairing guy at best, but really he’s a middle pairing AHL guy that’ll have to work to become a pk specialist. Given the trades this year, signing him for depth makes sense.

 

[expatriatedtexan]

Dude was the KHL rookie of the month for September. Does this mean he comes over next season for sure, like 100%?

 

[Bender]

I’m actually really happy with this, I don’t think Zhuravylov has offensive upside but the few times I’ve seen him his skating has stood out and he seemed quite solid defensively.

He could end up being a poor man's, poor man's Sylvain Lefebvre

 

[henchman21]

He could end up being a poor man's, poor man's Sylvain Lefebvre

So an asshole who can’t play hockey?

 

[expatriatedtexan]

So an asshole who can’t play hockey?

Or coach it?

 

[Richard88]

Now do Kovalenko

 

[expatriatedtexan]

Now do Kovalenko

Have you followed his play at all? Is there anything there that we want to bring to NA?

 

[Gruyeriev]

I predict one year with the Eagles and then back to Russia a la Mironov