Prospect Info: Round 3, Pick 80: Kirill Ustimenko, G, St. Petersburg (MHL) aka the Zac Rinaldo Pick

[GKJ]

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[MiamiScreamingEagles]

From what the Flyers History site states, the team has never had the 80th pick in the draft. They have had picks 81 through 89. Making history.

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

Ustimenko is 6-3, 179 goalie - catches left

His stats: MHK Dynamo St. Petersburg MHL27 1.74 .938

Source: Tim Panaccio's Twitter

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Kirill Ustimenko - Goaltender - Dynamo St. Petersburg (MHL)

Ustimenko made a statement at this year’s U18s, getting a surprise start for Russia in the bronze medal game and delivering a 30-save shutout. Has the ideal combination of size and mobility in net, and complements that with impressive composure and advanced rebound control. Posted a .938 save percentage this season in Russia’s top junior league.

https://www.defendingbigd.com/2017/...rounds-4-7-bellerive-teasdale-slepets-dhillon


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5. Kirill Ustimenko, Dynamo St. Petersburg 2, Russia Jr.

What they're saying: "But don't sleep on Kirill Ustimenko, who played on the Russian team at the U-18 in Slovakia. He seems to be an unknown to many and has been a little hidden all season." - Jeff Marek, sportsnet.ca

https://www.nhl.com/redwings/news/w...of-the-top-ranked-draft-prospects/c-290006416

 

[CS]

Cool.

 

[dats81]

Another Russian goalie that may never play in NA? Meh

 

[DrinkFightFlyers]

"Meh."

 

[dingbathero]

Once the notice was out, this Russian goalie became one unheralded player teams are hoping to select before anyone else does. Terrific athlete with great agility and flexibility. Tracks well and never gives up on shots. Very thin and will need to add wieght to anchor him. A sleeper pick if there ever was one.



--Bill Placzek--

https://www.draftsite.com/nhl/player/kirill-ustimenko/28728/

 

[Fire Tortorella]

Meh.

 

[FatTugboatFlahr]

See ya in 2024

 

[dingbathero]

See ya in 2024

Just when the the team is ready to win the next 4 cups

 

[Jtown]

bob jr?

 

[FLYguy3911]

MHL is a low scoring league but he led the league in SV% (.938) as a 17 year old.

 

[GKJ]

What's this, the 4th goalie off the board. Did I miss anyone?

 

[tade]

Not a huge fan of this pick, but I can live with it. He has good numbers. Played for Russian U18 team. He has apparently also Belarusian citizenship.

Hextall had to be really impressed with Ustimenko's recent performances that he took him in the 3rd round.

 

[Magua]

I watched him at the u18s 1 game, but I didn't pay attention to him. Don't really know much about scouting goalies either tbh. But Flyers must think they have a gem. Ken Hoodikoff is excellent, and he was obviously a big target.

All the profile stuff you look for is there. At that point, you just trust the process.

 

[litflyersfan]

How long does the team hold his rights?

Sounds like a stash pick. Could eventually be the next Bob.

https://www.draftsite.com/nhl/player/kirill-ustimenko/28728/

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

What's this, the 4th goalie off the board. Did I miss anyone?

Scroll (listed by POS): 26-54-72-78.

http://www.nhl.com/ice/draftsearch....=page&sort=position&supl=N&team=All&year=2017

 

[Hiesenberg]

How long does the team hold his rights?

Sounds like a stash pick. Could eventually be the next Bob.

https://www.draftsite.com/nhl/player/kirill-ustimenko/28728/

I believe Russian players has no expiration, they hold it indefinitely.

 

[Cyborg LeClair]

Honestly, i have such low expectations for this draft after our first 3 picks that I dont care who else we take.

With that said, it at least looks like this is a goalie worth picking, despite me not thinking we need more goalies in the system. However, you never want to miss out on the next Vezina winner just because youve got a lot of other potential starters

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

It's called a bluff.



Hextall said this week he could not see the club taking another goalie in the early rounds but he did

 

[JojoTheWhale]

Balloch didn't have him in his top 10. He's not a fan at all.

 

[Captain Dave Poulin]

It's called a bluff.



Hextall said this week he could not see the club taking another goalie in the early rounds but he did

He is so orange and so dumb. I hope he retires soon, like tomorrow.

 

[GKJ]

Everybody lies at the draft

 

[AndHeMissedTheNet]

And with that, the "2017 3rd round pick" in my account name has a purpose.

 

[BackToTheBrierePatch]

know nothing about him. but hey hey they essentially got this young kid for free from Boston.