Prospect Info: Pick #201 - Valeri Vasiliev, Defense, Spartak Jrs (MHL)

[Funf]

If this guy was a sleeper, that would be HUGE.

From what I know about him, he seems like more of a shut down type player. Granted, I've never watched him play myself but I'm assuming he's not going to be 'the guy' that we're all clamoring for.

Still though, if we could get a legit d-man in the 7th round? Damn! Meltzer talks about the kid occasionally, much more than any of our other late round draft picks. Reading in between the lines I think he's a fan, and I trust him.

 

[FLYguy3911]

He hasn't been a huge factor for Russia's blueline, he's rotated between the third pairing and being the 7th defenseman. He scored their only goal in a 4-1 loss to Finland in group play.

He played a good bit today until he took that stick to the grill. They had some kind of rotation going on with Zadorov. He looked decent.

Wonder if the Flyers will try to get him to come over since it seems his contract runs out at the end of the season.

 

[onlylordsvsmorebp]

opinions on nikita tryamkin?hes undrafted,so i keep looking for any obvious weakness in his game-i dont see any.skates great.always seems to be in position.really good shot.makes good passes.combine his mean streak with that size.i wish he was in our system.i think he has monsterous potential.am i the only one?

 

[FLYguy3911]

opinions on nikita tryamkin?hes undrafted,so i keep looking for any obvious weakness in his game-i dont see any.i wish he was in our system.i think he has monsterous potential.am i the only one?

Honestly he looks like Morin a bit. Not quite as good of a skater. They have similar windups on the slapper too. Pretty big shot. He was out there in the last minute when they were down a goal too. Someone will probably take a chance on him and hope he comes over.

 

[onlylordsvsmorebp]

Honestly he looks like Morin a bit. Not quite as good of a skater. They have similar windups on the slapper too. Pretty big shot. He was out there in the last minute when they were down a goal too. Someone will probably take a chance on him and hope he comes over.

yes,throughout the tournament they showed confidence in him.which says alot.i think for a man his size he skates and moves great.i would love to have him and morin.

 

[FlyerFire]

Honestly he looks like Morin a bit. Not quite as good of a skater. They have similar windups on the slapper too. Pretty big shot. He was out there in the last minute when they were down a goal too. Someone will probably take a chance on him and hope he comes over.

What do you mean, someone will take a chance on him? He is Flyers property

 

[FlyersFan61290]

What do you mean, someone will take a chance on him? He is Flyers property

Talking about Nikita Tryamkin

 

[JDinkalage Morgoone]

Saw the post in the Phantoms thread that he cancelled his contract with Spartak. Plans to come over maybe?


I am excited!

Don't know if this was mentioned yet....


Quote:
* According to Russian hockey reporter Roman Solovyov, Flyers defense prospect Valeri Vasilev has already decided to cancel his contract for next season with KHL team Spartak Moscow. Vasiliev may have interest in joining the Flyers organization sooner rather than later, after initially saying that he wanted to play a couple years in Russia and focus on adding muscle to his frame while gaining pro-level experience in the KHL.

http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?p...oLf05U.twitter

 

[DrinkFightFlyers]

Saw the post in the Phantoms thread that he cancelled his contract with Spartak. Plans to come over maybe?


I am excited!

Meh. I wouldn't get any hopes up too high until he 1) actually does it and/or 2) plays in NA for a little.

 

[JDinkalage Morgoone]

Meh. I wouldn't get any hopes up too high until he 1) actually does it and/or 2) plays in NA for a little.

I'm not expecting him to crack the lineup just yet or maybe ever, but I'm excited he's taking the first step.

 

[FlyersFan61290]

I'm not expecting him to crack the lineup just yet or maybe ever, but I'm excited he's taking the first step.

I think he could be a solid 3rd pairing guy. He's got good size, is physical and most importantly can skate. You can never have too many young d-men in the system.

 

[Appleyard]

AHL next year? Not seen as much as him of Hagg, but from what I have seen he looks pretty solid in the KHL. Never going to be a dynamo offensively but can defend for sure.

 

[BillDineen]

FYI former prospect Bodrov was made captain of Spartak Moscow this season.

 

[Akanon]

wrong thread

 

[Appleyard]

https://theathletic.com/143082/2017/10/31/flyers-prospect-watch-valeri-vasilyev/

Article on him and his good start to the KHL season.

Enjoy!