RD Sergey Zborovskiy - Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg, KHL (2015, 79th, NYR; released)

[Pavel Buchnevich]

7 point night tonight. I was surprised he didn't have a thread. 5 goals and 18 assists in 21 games. He's also not an offensive player, either, so the offense is just a bonus. He leads the WHL in +/- by 5, second place is his defensive partner for Regina, third place is 13 behind in +/-. He leads all of the CHL in +/-. His coach called him the best pure defensive player in the WHL a few days ago.

Zborovskiy was the best defensive player at the Rangers prospect Camp in September in a camp that included some much older defenseman. He's very good without the puck and he's a tower. For someone who's 6'4 and 200 pounds, he's not a bad passer or skater either.

Any WHL watchers have anything to add?

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=277798

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[Skinnyjimmy08]

also was +8 in tonights game to go with his 7 points

 

[ViD]

One more promising Russian defenseman?

Oh yeah baby

 

[Canada4Gold]

His game by game point breakdown looks made up

1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 0, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 0, 1, 0, 1, 1, 1, 0, 7

He forgot how to use binary

 

[Kshahdoo]

His game by game point breakdown looks made up

1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 0, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 0, 1, 0, 1, 1, 1, 0, 7

He forgot how to use binary

It probably was a program bug.

 

[TT1]

Had this kid on my radar during his draft year, i didnt get to see too many of his games but he had VERY good advanced stats.

 

[Michael Farkas]

I like this player. Calm, composed, makes good reads, good reach. Like the OP said, the offense is "bonus"...

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Followed up a 7 point performance, with a goal and an assist today.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

His game by game point breakdown looks made up

1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 0, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 0, 1, 0, 1, 1, 1, 0, 7

He forgot how to use binary

Actually I doubt anyone making stats up would have 0s and 1s and just put a 7 at the end. Too wacky to be made up.

 

[Caser]

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Added 3 assists today.

I watched some of this game, and was very impressed.

He looks much more of a two way defenseman in the WHL. In the CHL/Russia series, he looked like only a defensive defenseman. The reason could be the difference in competition.

 

[FoxyClean]

Another multipoint game for Big Z. A big shutdown D tied for 4th among WHL D-Men in points and a +42. Looking good.

 

[Irishguy42]

Will be exciting to see him at WJC. Undoubtedly is a lock to make the roster.

 

[Roo Mad Bro]

+42?? This real life? Usually don't put too much stock into it but that's nuts.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Yesterday, I'm pretty sure he had a between the legs assist. It could've just been a lucky assist that found his teammate, but I thought he meant it.

He's skilled at the WHL level for a 6'4 200 player. I don't expect him to be Shea Weber, but he's a pretty good skater, and he's shown some offensive skill. Unless his WHL play is a complete fluke, he could have like 30 point offense, and he's a very good defensive player.

We struggle at RHD. It might be optimistic, but it would really help us out if he had a Brandon Carlo type impact on the big club next season.

 

[izzy]

+42?!!?!?!

What is happening

 

[Atas2000]

+42?? This real life? Usually don't put too much stock into it but that's nuts.

You of all people... Provorov was +62 last season on the Wheat Kings. It happens. Being in some blowout wins helps and there will be minus games going forward too.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Added another two assists and was +4.

His team is definitely very good, but he's part of why they are very good.

 

[FLYLine27*]

+46....lol. If he wasn't going to the WJCs, he could be a +100 by the end of the season.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

+87 is the WHL +/- record. He could challenge that this season.

 

[NHL RankKing]

+87 is the WHL +/- record. He could challenge that this season.

Len Barrie had a whopping 185 points that year for Kamloops.
Zborovskiy is going to need a few more 7 point games if he hopes to hit that mark

 

[The Jones Zone]

would love to hear Rimer try and and announce a game with him and Bob both on the ice....he get's easily confused with names that sound totally different

 

[izzy]

You of all people... Provorov was +62 last season on the Wheat Kings. It happens. Being in some blowout wins helps and there will be minus games going forward too.

Yeah through 62 games..

 

[Atas2000]

Yeah through 62 games..

So Zborovskiy has to be what? +20 in less than 40 games? Pretty realistic. Or do you expect him to keep getting +2 per game?

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

+51 now through 28 games. He's been a - three games this season, not a single game worse than -1.

I've watched some games and he's a good player, I think one of the best defenseman in the CHL, but I just don't know how to judge being this historically good around halfway through the season with +/-. Usually most people don't think it matters, but when you are on pace to shatter the record, does it prove you are so much better than your competition?