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

[kelmitchell]

This is a guy I really wanted along with jones so I'm very happy about this! On tip of having a high 2nd now too

 

[JojoTheWhale]

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?

He told teams he would come to the CHL next year.

 

[Captain Dave Poulin]

Yesterday I asked if he was comparable to Barkov, but I have another question. Is it absurd to think of him as a sort of mini-Malkin? I am NOT trying to overstate his ability, I just mean in terms of type.

 

[FLYguy3911]

Just glad it wasn't Jones.

 

[Garbage Goal]

Excellent pick for the spot we got him at and it fits well with what Hextall seems to be doing in terms of roster construction. What's almost just as good though is the early second too.

 

[GKJ]

When is the CHL Import Draft, it's later in the week, right?

 

[Curufinwe]

Updated height & weight from the combine

http://lastwordonsports.com/2016/06/04/2016-nhl-draft-combine-heights-weights/

Rubtsov German 6’0.5″ 189.74 lbs

 

[IvanProvorov]

Wanted Rubtsov so fricken badly. And Provorov last year. I'm so happy Hextall is our GM. Brilliant trade too! I'd love to get one Asplund, Dahlen or Abramov with one of our 2nds. Maybe two of them!

 

[Striiker]

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

He told teams he would come to the CHL next year.

If he does come over the fact he does have the AHL option as well could leverage him to one of the top CHL clubs in the Import Draft.

 

[Dabest]

Potential G replacement down the line?

 

[GKJ]

Potential G replacement down the line?

there is not even an ounce of this kind of thought process

 

[MrMajestyk]

He skates with the same hunched over style as Provorov, which for some reason I find appealing. Looks like an efficient machine.

 

[PALE PWNR]

So how far up do you think the Flyers had him on their board? They probably knew a handful of teams would be scared of the Russian factor/Meldonium stuff.

 

[DrinkFightFlyers]

This is good news.

 

[PALE PWNR]

Potential G replacement down the line?

Potential #1 PP contributor 2nd line C behind G....

 

[GingerFetish]

How long until he's ready?

 

[Brigid1011*]

Potential G replacement down the line?

I don't think he has top line potential.
Should make a great 3C behind Giroux and Coots when he's ready though. 200 foot player with some legit offensive skill

 

[Jiason]

If he turns out to be anything like the last guy we took 22...

 

[Hiesenberg]

He is AHL eligible. So I guess it depends where the Flyers or him thinks he can develop best. Hagg came over at 19. So its happened before, just 1 year later.

It would be awesome to have him in the back yard.

 

[PALE PWNR]

Updated height & weight from the combine

http://lastwordonsports.com/2016/06/04/2016-nhl-draft-combine-heights-weights/

Rubtsov German 6’0.5″ 189.74 lbs

Pretty solid guy

 

[GKJ]

So how far up do you think the Flyers had him on their board? They probably knew a handful of teams would be scared of the Russian factor/Meldonium stuff.

Bob McKenzie said it, but the Meldonium stuff might be overblown. That was obviously an organizational failure has it's a huge problem in Russian sports just in general.

 

[StateOfHexcellence]

I hope he can come over soon

 

[sa cyred]

I don't think he has top line potential.
Should make a great 3C behind Giroux and Coots when he's ready though. 200 foot player with some legit offensive skill

FWIW, Future Considerations thinks he will be a top 6 center

 

[FLYguy3911]

Doesn't turn 18 until Monday.