LD Daniil Misyul (2019, 70th, NJD)

[Caser]

Extended his KHL contract for another year, it now runs until the end of 2022/23.

 

[My3Sons]

Extended his KHL contract for another year, it now runs until the end of 2022/23.

Does that signal to you he wants to play in North America after that? A one year extension seems a bit odd.

 

[Caser]

Does that signal to you he wants to play in North America after that? A one year extension seems a bit odd.

I think it is a bit early to think of it as a somekind of a signal, I think the reason here is the salary cap and that Misyul is exempt from it this season. So likely Lokomotiv just offered him a good chunk of money this year, but as a return wanted to have him at lower salary for a couple of remaining contract years. And since it is just one more year than it was before, I'm not surprised that Misyul agreed.

 

[My3Sons]

I think it is a bit early to think of it as a somekind of a signal, I think the reason here is the salary cap and that Misyul is exempt from it this season. So likely Lokomotiv just offered him a good chunk of money this year, but as a return wanted to have him at lower salary for a couple of remaining contract years. And since it is just one more year than it was before, I'm not surprised that Misyul agreed.

He has a pretty easy path to the NHL with NJ. I would think that attractive to an overseas player.

 

[Caser]

He has a pretty easy path to the NHL with NJ. I would think that attractive to an overseas player.

He still needs to be ready for the easy path too, not to mention that in 2 years that were remaining on the previous contract the situation might change too. So in the end I kind of don't think here it matters too much if he has 2 or 3 years remaining, but to be able to make decent money right now might actually matter.

 

[My3Sons]

He still needs to be ready for the easy path too, not to mention that in 2 years that were remaining on the previous contract the situation might change too. So in the end I kind of don't think here it matters too much if he has 2 or 3 years remaining, but to be able to make decent money right now might actually matter.

Thanks for keeping those of us in the west informed of the Russian prospects. It’s obviously a labor of love for you. Much appreciated.

 

[PizzaAndPucks]

Now I hope we get Drysdale/Sanderson. Hopefully we are contenders when he comes over here. Dont want to wait 3 years to see him play here . Seems like he can be a good top 3 or 4 d man.

 

[NJ Fan 12]

He has a pretty easy path to the NHL with NJ. I would think that attractive to an overseas player.

Not sure I'd agree with the "easy path" theory. While the current Devils roster isn't all that impressive the team does have two of the more promising LD prospects (Smith and Bahl) on the way and another (Okhotyuk) lwho has potential. Further, after shedding salaries it is likely they add at least one or two free agents.

 

[My3Sons]

Not sure I'd agree with the "easy path" theory. While the current Devils roster isn't all that impressive the team does have two of the more promising LD prospects (Smith and Bahl) on the way and another (Okhotyuk) lwho has potential. Further, after shedding salaries it is likely they add at least one or two free agents.

Edit: The left side of the NJ defense is wide open and Smith may prefer playing in the right side. I expect they’ll sign a short term UFA stop gap but short of a surprising trade there will be good opportunity in NJ for a LD in the next two or three years.

 

[NJ Fan 12]

Edit: The left side of the NJ defense is wide open and Smith may prefer playing in the right side. I expect they’ll sign a short term UFA stop gap but short of a surprising trade there will be good opportunity in NJ for a LD in the next two or three years.

Judging by the teams with cap issues and the pending expansion draft I'm thinking free agency could bring a bit more than stop gap.

 

[Caser]

Scored today:

 

[Caser]

Nice move and a snipe from today's game Vs. Czechs:

 

[Jason MacIsaac]

Misyul won't be 23 until he possibly shifts to the NHL, which is quite discouraging unless he is a Team Russia (World Championship) type defensmen by then. I really liked his game at the WJC last year as well.

 

[KovalSNIPE]

Misyul won't be 23 until he possibly shifts to the NHL, which is quite discouraging unless he is a Team Russia (World Championship) type defensmen by then. I really liked his game at the WJC last year as well.

Fair but its not like he's not developing right now. He already has nearly 2 full KHL seasons of experience and he's only 20. While its a couple years away, he could be *very* NHL ready by the time he's ready to come over. Then we'll look back and be grateful he stayed in Russia for a few years.

 

[Jason MacIsaac]

Fair but its not like he's not developing right now. He already has nearly 2 full KHL seasons of experience and he's only 20. While its a couple years away, he could be *very* NHL ready by the time he's ready to come over. Then we'll look back and be grateful he stayed in Russia for a few years.

You worry his icetime will disappear if he doesn't sign an extension during the 21/22 season.

 

[ProspectsFanatic]

Fair but its not like he's not developing right now. He already has nearly 2 full KHL seasons of experience and he's only 20. While its a couple years away, he could be *very* NHL ready by the time he's ready to come over. Then we'll look back and be grateful he stayed in Russia for a few years.

He is barely getting any ice time

 

[Atas2000]

He is barely getting any ice time
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LOL not the icetime mantra again. Icetime does not equal development. And icetime in the KHL needs to be earned.

 

[Atas2000]

Misyul won't be 23 until he possibly shifts to the NHL, which is quite discouraging unless he is a Team Russia (World Championship) type defensmen by then. I really liked his game at the WJC last year as well.

What EXACTLY is discouraging about that?

 

[Jason MacIsaac]

What EXACTLY is discouraging about that?

There will be at least a 1 year adjustment to playing on NA Ice. You aren't getting full usage out of him until the age of 24. This is clearly not ideal, especially for a defensemen that isn't a finished product.

 

[Flynn84]

He is barely getting any ice time
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Of course, you cut out two games when he had 16, 17+ min Just before that 14/1 game.

 

[Flynn84]

You worry his icetime will disappear if he doesn't sign an extension during the 21/22 season.

Yes, just look at Podkolzin, who's barely playing and really not developing in Russia after he announced that he's leaving after this season.

 

[Atas2000]

There will be at least a 1 year adjustment to playing on NA ice.

What NA ice? Wake up.

You aren't getting full usage out of him until the age of 24. This is clearly not ideal, especially for a defensemen that isn't a finished product.

What full usage? Like in the AHL instead of a better KHL?

 

[Atas2000]

Yes, just look at Podkolzin, who's barely playing and really not developing in Russia after he announced that he's leaving after this season.

You are lying or just delusional if you believe this crap.

Podkolzin will be not developing IF he indeed leaves for NA(which is not certain at this point btw. He never said that.)

That he is barely playing is a lie.

He is developing just fine right now.

He is right now playing more than before his agent started talking about leaving and Podkolzin paddled back saying that he is going to decide after the season. So that he is somehow being punished(by being invited to the NT and given the A apparently?) is just another lie.

 

[Jason MacIsaac]

What NA ice? Wake up.

My apologies, I didn't realize they switched to NHL sized arenas.

What full usage? Like in the AHL instead of a better KHL?

Are we really going to debate the likelihood of defensmen playing in the KHL making the NHL vs the AHL?

 

[Flynn84]

You are lying or just delusional if you believe this crap.

Podkolzin will be not developing IF he indeed leaves for NA(which is not certain at this point btw. He never said that.)

That he is barely playing is a lie.

He is developing just fine right now.

He is right now playing more than before his agent started talking about leaving and Podkolzin paddled back saying that he is going to decide after the season. So that he is somehow being punished(by being invited to the NT and given the A apparently?) is just another lie.

Sorry, I should have made the fact that I am being sarcastic more obvious