Russian U20 team

[kiluj]

Any fun predictions on who will be the highest scoring player on this team? tournament?

I would expect Kuznetsov to have good stats this tournament. I think Kucherov might surprise with goals again.

Kucherov, Kuznetsov, maybe Gusev. Kuznetsov looks not very good so far. Let's hope he will find his game soon.

 

[Fulcrum]

Kucherov-leader in goals, Kuznetsov- leader in points. But frankly speaking I think that for Kuzya this WJC might be not as impressive as it was last year cause he has nothing to prove. If Grigs is on the team and plays with Kucherov I expect Kucherov to be leader both in goals and points and even maybe the tournament's MVP.

Kuznetsov has to prove that last year was not just some puck-luck with lucky bounces and that Russia is indeed the best, undisputed, U20 team in the world. Ofcourse, they deserve the win last year, but in sports winning again is what really sets the best apart.

There are game winners, and there are legendary winners (Red Wings, CSKA Moscow - until now, Montreal, Manchester Utd. and so on).

 

[newfy]

Whats the report on marchenko? Hes the number 1 Dman I'm pretty sure.

Any comments on his play so far, and what style of game he plays?

I've read he is a puck mover but with some edge to his game and willing to make a hit.

Hard to find info on this guy so maybe some Russian posters could chime in

 

[vorky]

Kuznetsov was injured, so maybe it is a reason why he is not so good so far

 

[Zine]

If I remember right, Kuznetsov wasn't allowed to skate or exercise much over the summer while his shoulder healed.