Prospect Info: Round 1, Pick 22, German Rubtsov, C, Russia U-19 (MHL)

[GKJ]

Hextall with the dig

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GERMAN RUBTSOV

• POSITION: Center
• TEAM: Team U18, RUSSIA-JR.
• BORN: June 27, 1998
• HOMETOWN: Chekhov, Russia
• VITALS: 6’2â€, 178 pounds

* Played in 28 games in the Russian junior league where he recorded 12 goals and 14 assists for 26 points and a plus-minus rating of +12.

* He finished second in scoring on Russia’s Under-18 team – despite playing in 11 fewer games than the club’s leading point-getter – to help the team post the third-best record in Russia’s top junior league.

* Has represented Russia on numerous occasions on the national level.

* At the 2015 Ivan Hlinka Memorial, Rubtsov notched two assists in the third period of the bronze medal game to help Russia overcome a multi-goal deficit to win 4-3 against Finland.

* In the championship game at the 2015 World Junior A Challenge, Rubtsov factored on Russia’s only goal in a 2-1 defeat to Canada West. In addition to earning a silver medal, Rubtsov was named to the tournament All-Star team after sharing third in scoring with seven points (2g-5a) in four games

http://flyers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=887203

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German Rubtsov

Position: Center

Junior team: Russian under-18

Born: Chekhov, Russia

Measurables: 6-foot-1, 178 pounds

2015-16 stats: 28 games, 12 goals, 14 assists, 26 points

Central Scouting rank: No. 5 (Europe)

http://sabres.buffalonews.com/2016/06/01/road-nhl-draft/

Rubtsov has been compared to Pavel Datsyuk, which is a positive in every way possible. He has a two-way game. Blessed with superb playmaking skills, he can find the open man once defenders commit to him. He is strong while skating with the puck, and his speed allows him to quickly return to the defensive zone.

Source: Buffalo News

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[Akanon]

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

Should be a fun pick .

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

I think he's in the CHL next year. Nice pick. I like it. Safe-ish player but still has good upside with it. If comes over right away that would be huge.

 

[Stizzle]

Rubstov, baby! Hell yeah!

 

[Dabest]

Wooo

 

[LastWordArmy]

Scouting Report

http://lastwordonsports.com/2016/04/19/german-rubtsov-scouting-report-2016-nhl-draft-21/

 

[Newest sens fan]

Awww heck yea! Gurmin Rustboerv

 

[Chinatown88]

The German Russian. I love it.

 

[NikF]

Guaranteed NHL player.

 

[JojoTheWhale]

I wanted him at 18. This is why I'm not a GM.

 

[sa cyred]

Ahhh. Everyone knows he how happy I am.

 

[Random Forest]

This is such a fantastic pick, I'm so pumped we got a high second out of it too. Really excited for Rubtsov.

 

[GKJ]

I feel fun things in my body

 

[DaftCaptain]

this pick was what i was hoping for!!!!! and moving back and getting him... awesome!

 

[sa cyred]

FC has him as a top 6 two way center. Will score points and play defense.

Love this pick

 

[Striiker]

So so so happy with this pick. I would've been happy with him at 18... but we also have a really early 2nd too! Hextall is killing it.

 

[DrinkFightFlyers]

So how does it work with MHL guys? Is he able to technically go right to the AHL or is he MHL/KHL or NHL only? Follow up...if he's AHL eligible, is that where he goes?

 

[Flyotes]

I had 3 players I wanted at 18. He was the 3rd. Flyers able to trade back and still get him. Kid has huge skill and upside.

 

[Captain Dave Poulin]

http://www.thedraftanalyst.com/prospects/german-rubtsov/


We mocked him 10th overall last month, and there's no way we change it unless he develops a drug addiction or has a piano fall on his head.

Sometimes, you don't need to see a lot of a specific player to get the idea he's got something going. Rubtsov's one of them.

I feel electric in my special place.

 

[CutOnDime97]

From Pronman (ESPN Insider)
http://espn.go.com/nhl/insider/stor...ws-lead-list-top-100-prospects-2016-nhl-draft

13. German Rubtsov, C, Russia U18 (MHL)
DOB: 6/27/98 | Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 178
GP: 28 | G: 12 | A: 14

The well-rounded Rubtsov was the top player on the inaugural Russia under-18 team this season, and showed well in international play. Offensively, he has the traits one would expect of a top Russian prospect. He's an above-average skater, with a good first step and an easy stride. His skills aren't elite, but he shows good hands and is able to create space for himself. His hockey IQ is very impressive, as he displays great patience with the puck, sees his options well and always finds himself involved with the play. Rubtsov is a fierce competitor in puck battles and, despite having a lean frame, is able to win a fair amount of them. He's also a quality defensive center, who has been leaned on all season in critical defensive situations, and is often a threat to score shorthanded. Though he and the rest of his teammates were disqualified from the under-18 world championships, it's hard to see his draft stock slipping too much.

The Hockey News:

 

[FLYguy3911]

Safe pick with upside. The first impression he left on me was a good one. Dominate in the WJAC. Hard to go wrong picking the best 18 year old in Russia. Flyers broke their CHL streak but he was talking about coming over to the CHL- find out next week.

 

[Schwarbomb]

 

[Random Forest]

So how does it work with MHL guys? Is he able to technically go right to the AHL or is he MHL/KHL or NHL only? Follow up...if he's AHL eligible, is that where he goes?

I believe there's a contract issue with Rubtsov, but if he comes to North America, he would be eligible for the AHL or CHL. IIRC, there's interest in him playing in the CHL.

 

[The Rage Kage]

It's strange for me being older than a player being drafted into the NHL.