Prospect Info: Leafs 2018 3rd Rd Draft Pick (#76 OA via STL) - Semyon Der-Arguchintsev (5'10", 159 lbs, C, OHL)

[KuleminFan41]

Damn, did we get ahead of ourselves thinking this kid was a steal? Having an even worse season than last year despite Peterborough being significantly better.

6 goals, 44 points in 59 games, -14

While he may not have a lot of goals this season, he still has 38 assists(3 back of team lead) which is 1 away from last years mark in 9 less games . He's young, most kids aren't a finished prospect when they're only 18 . Let this kid develop for the Marlies for a couple years, not everyone has to be in the NHL as a teenager. The Leafs have plenty of depth to allow kids like him develop at their own pace, then they will re-evaluate how he is in a couple years time. It's simply too early to tell if he's a bust or not

 

[Einzakin]

Lol he's regressed in one of his most important years. He will never be anywhere near the NHL

 

[Once]

I'm still hopeful. I think he will thrive with the Marlies organization and our training personnel. He is the prototypical Leafs/Dubas-type player.

 

[Einzakin]

Not trying to be a debbie downer but he has 6 goals, is 6th on the team in scoring, is still incredibly undersized. It's going to take years of development before he's even ready for the AHL. Odds are about 1/10000 he plays in the NHL ever.

 

[HamiltonNHL]

Not trying to be a debbie downer but he has 6 goals, is 6th on the team in scoring, is still incredibly undersized. It's going to take years of development before he's even ready for the AHL. Odds are about 1/10000 he plays in the NHL ever.

Debbie Downer

 

[TheScandal89]

Personally I was never sold on him, Russians and Maple Leafs don't really mix well, minus a few exceptions.

Would love it if I'm wrong though

 

[Walshy7]

Personally I was never sold on him, Russians and Maple Leafs don't really mix well, minus a few exceptions.

Would love it if I'm wrong though

that's it!! send korshkov back home, or rip up his ticket out of russia

 

[TheScandal89]

that's it!! send korshkov back home, or rip up his ticket out of russia

might have to

 

[Warden of the North]

This was never a pick that was going to reveal itself within a year.

This.

Long term project folks

 

[LeafGrief]

This.

Long term project folks

But it does mean that yes, we were far too quick to anoint him a steal.

 

[Warden of the North]

But it does mean that yes, we were far too quick to anoint him a steal.

Absolutely.

 

[Mitch nylander]

Just a bump. SDA is off to a wicked start. 7 assists in 2 games. Looks poised for a tremendous season. His vision for the ice is awesome, even if he gives up the puck here and there. He is looking like the same player from leafs camp. Hopefully he continues.

 

[Apotheosis]

Really hope he continues this tear. It would be huge if we could hit on him, Robertson, Sandin and Liljegren. Will alleviate any future cap concerns.

 

[HamiltonNHL]

Is it too late to get the guy on HGH ?

 

[Menzinger]

Early days still, but more than a few folks on here have a healthy helping of crow to eat as this guy continues to develop.

 

[Warden of the North]

Early days still, but more than a few folks on here have a healthy helping of crow to eat as this guy continues to develop.

Not until he makes the NHL.

Hes still got a really long way to go

 

[LeafsOHLRangers98]

Early days still, but more than a few folks on here have a healthy helping of crow to eat as this guy continues to develop.

It's just 2 games but that looks a lot more like the player that we've seen in training camp, development camps, with the Growlers, and rookie camps.

I have no idea how he could have been as bad as his numbers were last year but he just turned 19 last week so he has plenty of time to develop.

 

[bonjovi0308]

Hope he will eventually develop a shot

 

[Burnie97]

So.... him and Robertson look pretty good right now eh!

 

[stickty111]

I asked a Petes fan on twitter on what is the difference this season. He said his work ethic is so much improved, and confidence. He could always make plays, but he is making them confidently.

 

[saltming]

Not until he makes the NHL.

Hes still got a really long way to go

He's a 3rd round pick. If he makes the NHL that is an epic success story.

 

[TheGroceryStick]

I asked a Petes fan on twitter on what is the difference this season. He said his work ethic is so much improved, and confidence. He could always make plays, but he is making them confidently.

We haven't had a home game yet... 9 on the road, looking forward to seeing him and Robertson live

 

[Warden of the North]

He's a 3rd round pick. If he makes the NHL that is an epic success story.

Obviously.

Read the post I quoted

 

[Al14]

Hope he will eventually develop a shot

He just needs to work on that with help from Mitch!

 

[saltming]

Obviously.

Read the post I quoted

I did. My point is there are many ways to be successful.
People were calling him a bust and a wasted pick. Success for SDA might not even equate to NHL level, he could return something in trade or become a valuable piece with the marlies. Who knows at this point? But the post you replied to was touching on the posts that were calling him a bust last season and he is looking like anything other than that now. He is looking like he will have some value in the future.