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Nice signing. Nothing to complain about in the slightest. Wouldn't mind if we picked up a college free agent soon too.
Prospect Info: Player Discussion: Nikita Soshnikov
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Lil Tuzzi Bert
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Since he cant play in NA until next season does he count against the contract limit?? If so what are we at? Curious incase we're in on some College FA's or that other young KHL FA. Like the signing a lot.
Guy Boucher
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Yea I believe so. I'd consider that we traded Broll/Ashton for this guy. Which looks like a good deal considering his age.
Mikey88
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Not saying Soshnikov is a sure thing in the NHL but hes a speedster
Kontiola couldn't skate to save his life.... in the AHL
SprDaVE
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We signed a Russian player? This IS a new era...
Anyway, from the scouting reports and highlights, he plays a lot like Maxim Afinogenov. Very agile and slippery with the puck. Soft hands around the net but not a hard shot. Not afraid to attack the net. Not overly strong both on his skates and on the puck. Seems like his compete level on the ice is pretty good but likely not consistent... hard to tell without watching him play over long stretches.
Sounds like a good low risk with some reward to it. I hope he's ready for some AHL time because I think he'll need at least a year there.
Anyway, from the scouting reports and highlights, he plays a lot like Maxim Afinogenov. Very agile and slippery with the puck. Soft hands around the net but not a hard shot. Not afraid to attack the net. Not overly strong both on his skates and on the puck. Seems like his compete level on the ice is pretty good but likely not consistent... hard to tell without watching him play over long stretches.
Sounds like a good low risk with some reward to it. I hope he's ready for some AHL time because I think he'll need at least a year there.
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garce
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Toronto boy, 23 years old. Sign Bernier to 2 year deal and let O'Connor, Bibeau battle it out.
SprDaVE
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It doesn't count towards the contract limit right now since his ELC doesn't kick in before July 1st. Consider it like a slide contract (Aka Gauthier/Verhaeghe/Valiev/etc)
Maplebeasts
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O'Connor would be great. Young goalie with potential that allows us to ship off Reimer.
Mess
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I was hoping for Artem Panarin who plays for St. Petersburg of the KHL. Maybe he is next as Leafs scouts must be scouting the KHL.
Nice to see us sign a youngster with such good numbers in the KHL (for a youngster, at any rate). These signings are always fun for me. The off season begins! 
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garce
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Nice to see the organization get out front of the predicted wave of KHL players crossing the ocean.
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He's a little bigger, and plays on the right side. However, I don't know if he plays this year, or goes to the Marlies. I think we should use him on the Marlies this year.
I wonder if we go for Hartikainen next, or someone better? Interested to see what comes next...
SprDaVE
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I'd love to give him and/or Panarin a chance. Soshnikov is probably a year or two away from NHL ice time but Moses and Panarin are probably NHL ready.
Apotheosis
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Skillful and isn't afraid to get a bit physical. We need more of him. Clear what Shanny and the crew are going for.
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