Prospect Info: Round 4, Pick 104: Mikhail Vorobyov, C, Tolpar Ufa (MHL --> KHL)

[GKJ]

Mikhail Vorobyov

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• Final Rank (European Skaters): 24
• Midterm Rank (European Skaters): 36
• Position: Center
• Shoots: Left
• Height: 6' 2"
• Weight: 194
• Born: January 5, 1997
• Born in: Ufa, RUS
• Drafted: 2015: PHI (4th Round / 104th Overall) Philadelphia Flyers

http://www.nhl.com/ice/draftprospectdetail.htm?cat=2&dpid=99416&sort=lastName&year=2015

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[GKJ]

Since when do we draft all these Russians

 

[Insulin]

Could be a solid two-way guy eventually. Time to draft more skill though, take a chance on a kid.

 

[Nuclear]

What did we get for swapping the 99th for this pick?

 

[flyguy]

Since when do we draft all these Russians

2 Canadians, 2 Russians, 1 Swede, 1 Slovak

Flyers just filling out their Model UN of a prospect pool

 

[flyguy]

What did we get for swapping the 99th for this pick?

2016 6th

 

[jd2210]

Anyone know anything about this guy?

 

[Ryker]

He's Russian, so I'm cool with the pick.

 

[Curufinwe]

Vorobyov, Mikhail LC – Tolpar (MHL) – 6’2” 194 HockeyProspect.com Ranking: 160

A regular feature on this season U18 Russian national team, Vorobyov is a two-way centerman that can be relied upon in all situations because of his complete game. Is a good faceoff man with legit size, he is consistently responsible and uses his strong hockey sense on both sides of the puck. His good defensive play sometimes takes away from the offensive opportunities he is given on his teams, but he can be an effective player in the offensive zone, using his linemates to create opportunities. He sees the ice well and uses his poise to make clever plays and execute good passes. He is a good stickhandler who can slow down the play with the puck on his stick.

Perhaps the best part of his game is how he is able to cycle the puck along the end boards, he constantly shifts away from the defenseman while protecting the puck. Mikhail is a sound skater, but lacks a change of speed and his agility is average. He needs to improve the aerobic aspects of his game. He possesses an accurate wrister, but to finish more of his chances he has to become quicker.

 

[BackToTheBrierePatch]

wonder if they can get a guy like this sooner rather than later and have in him the AHL. never heard of this guy honestly.

 

[PALE PWNR]

2 Canadians, 2 Russians, 1 Swede, 1 Slovak

Flyers just filling out their Model UN of a prospect pool

And now a Czech, we just need a Swiss, Dutch or Latvian now, maybe a finn or two

 

[mercury]

And now a Czech, we just need a Swiss, Dutch or Latvian now, maybe a finn or two

Or an American.

 

[GKJ]

Or an American.

Well, we are in America, so that probably counts

 

[TheDrizzle81]

Well, we are in America, so that probably counts

Got a guy going to ND and provorov played in wilkesbarre area so that can count haha

 

[TheDrizzle81]

Got a guy going to ND and provorov played in wilkesbarre area so that can count haha

Or just pick a guy from America. Lol.

 

[GKJ]

Seems like no one can find much about this guy, other than he was the 24 ranked european skater, and played in U-18's. This thread is already one of the top searches.

 

[MadFerIt95*]

Vorobyov, Mikhail LC – Tolpar (MHL) – 6’2†194 HockeyProspect.com Ranking: 160

A regular feature on this season U18 Russian national team, Vorobyov is a two-way centerman that can be relied upon in all situations because of his complete game. Is a good faceoff man with legit size, he is consistently responsible and uses his strong hockey sense on both sides of the puck. His good defensive play sometimes takes away from the offensive opportunities he is given on his teams, but he can be an effective player in the offensive zone, using his linemates to create opportunities. He sees the ice well and uses his poise to make clever plays and execute good passes. He is a good stickhandler who can slow down the play with the puck on his stick.

Perhaps the best part of his game is how he is able to cycle the puck along the end boards, he constantly shifts away from the defenseman while protecting the puck. Mikhail is a sound skater, but lacks a change of speed and his agility is average. He needs to improve the aerobic aspects of his game. He possesses an accurate wrister, but to finish more of his chances he has to become quicker.

This sounds like a mini Couturier

 

[sa cyred]

One thing I found about Vorobyov is that he played on the top line with Denis Guryanov in the U18s, posting 4 points in 5 games.

Goes to show that the Flyers REALLY take the U18s seriously.

 

[Tripod]

This sounds like a mini Couturier

That's what went thru my mind when I read that write up.

 

[Curufinwe]

We hopefully got the American Suter at #7, and maybe the Russian Couturier in the 4th.

 

[FLYguy3911]

Import draft is tomorrow. Wonder if he has any intentions of crossing the pond.

 

[sa cyred]

Flyers had him ranked as a 2nd round talent according to McKeen's interview. The Flyers dont see a huge difference between him and Eriksson Ek.

 

[Appleyard]

From Bill Meltzer:

Flyers 2015 fourth-round pick Mikhail Vorobyov enjoyed a dominating performance for Tolpar Ufa in the 2015-16 regular season opener for the MHL (Russian Junior Hockey League) club on Saturday. Vorobyov racked up three assists -- two even strength and one power play -- in a 6-0 win for the junior affiliate of KHL club Salavat Yulaev Ufa against Snezhnye Barsy (Barys Astana feeder team). Vorobyov went 6-for-12 on faceoffs and had two shots on goal.

 

[BackWithaVengeance]

From Bill Meltzer:

Flyers 2015 fourth-round pick Mikhail Vorobyov enjoyed a dominating performance for Tolpar Ufa in the 2015-16 regular season opener for the MHL (Russian Junior Hockey League) club on Saturday. Vorobyov racked up three assists -- two even strength and one power play -- in a 6-0 win for the junior affiliate of KHL club Salavat Yulaev Ufa against Snezhnye Barsy (Barys Astana feeder team). Vorobyov went 6-for-12 on faceoffs and had two shots on goal.

Great start. Here's hope for more.

He could be one of the late round gems this team will need to be a serious cup contender for years to come.

 

[BackToTheBrierePatch]

From Bill Meltzer:

Flyers 2015 fourth-round pick Mikhail Vorobyov enjoyed a dominating performance for Tolpar Ufa in the 2015-16 regular season opener for the MHL (Russian Junior Hockey League) club on Saturday. Vorobyov racked up three assists -- two even strength and one power play -- in a 6-0 win for the junior affiliate of KHL club Salavat Yulaev Ufa against Snezhnye Barsy (Barys Astana feeder team). Vorobyov went 6-for-12 on faceoffs and had two shots on goal.

very nice.