RW Nikita Scherbak - Traktor Chelyabinsk, KHL (2014, 26th, MTL; claimed by LAK)

[sharks9]

I don't know why people are saying he fell though...

He was projected to go in the last half of the first round anywhere from 15-30.

On average most people were projecting him to go around 21st so he did fall about 5 spots, but not that major.

 

[R S]

Will he be on the Russia Wjc u-20 team?

Yes, that's the expectation.

 

[Analyzer*]

Yes, that's the expectation.

Assuming they're not against CHL players, but his skill should get him there either way ?

 

[GoHabsGo312711*]

He reminds me of Valeri Nichushkin... but without physical play.

 

[YEGJuniorFan]

I had him pegged around 15th overall. Good pick by MTL. He reminds me of Jakub Voracek.

 

[AFTeRMaTH*]

Think this is the guy Tampa was targeting. As soon as he was picked Yzerman was on the phone to trade back.

Nice pick for MTL.

For some reason I thought I heard that TB was targeting Sanheim?
Doesnt matter either way. Love Scherbak though!

 

[Mike Mike Caron]

He reminds me of Valeri Nichushkin... but without physical play.

I don't know how it will end up for him in the NHL but at the moment he doesn't have the skating or the skills of Nichushkin.

 

[Koivu 11]

He reminds me of Valeri Nichushkin... but without physical play.

thats crazy talk...VNs skillset is comparable to like Malkin and Kovalchuk, Schrbak is really much more like Voracek

 

[SillyRabbit]

So jealous of the Habs for picking up this guy.

He's got a ton of skill, a ton of personality and the fact that they nabbed him so late is just the icing on the cake.

 

[Mike Mike Caron]

thats crazy talk...VNs skillset is comparable to like Malkin and Kovalchuk, Schrbak is really much more like Voracek

That's crazy talk though, I mean the part about Malkin and Kovalchuk.

 

[Woodhouse]

Scherbak was dealt to Everett today --> http://www.everettsilvertips.com/article/tips-acquire-first-round-nhl-pick-scherbak

 

[D0ctorCool]

Scherbak was dealt to Everett today --> http://www.everettsilvertips.com/article/tips-acquire-first-round-nhl-pick-scherbak

Awesome. Means I'll get to see way more of him

 

[Ace88*]

An early signal that Scherbak may not be back in the whl?

 

[Woodhouse]

An early signal that Scherbak may not be back in the whl?

Mueller's the import probably not returning to Everett. Scherbak was likely acquired to fill that available import spot and play with Nikolishin for a year.

 

[LastWordArmy]

An early signal that Scherbak may not be back in the whl?

No, he will be in the WHL, but only for one season (late 95 birthdate).

Saskatoon opted to go with younger imports as they are still rebuilding, and this way they get more assets for the rebuild by trading Scherbak.

Scherbak or no Scherbak Saskatoon wasnt a contender this year, and the two imports they kept can play both this season and next.

 

[Ace88*]

Im not so sure, he's looked great at Montreal's camp. He has an outside chance at making their team.

 

[GREMLIN]

Im not so sure, he's looked great at Montreal's camp. He has an outside chance at making their team.

He did look good but I really don't see him sticking as an 18 year old.

 

[Ace88*]

Well, at least if he doesn't make it Everett won't--can't--have a season as bad as last year's with Nikolishin and Scherbak together on the top line. That's a great match.

 

[Armada]

I've been following habs training camp since the beginning (i'm from Montreal) and there is 0.000000001% chance that Sherbak make the team. There is already 13 signed forwards and Sekac is probably gonna steal Moen spot and there couple of others prospect like Angrighetto and Thomas who are ahead of Sherbak.

 

[Scouter]

^ Everett didn't have a bad season last year.

 

[habitue*]

Im not so sure, he's looked great at Montreal's camp. He has an outside chance at making their team.

No chance. The line up is pretty much filled with NHL signed players. And Habs have older players in Hamilton to try first if injuries occur.

 

[InsideOut*]

I've been following habs training camp since the beginning (i'm from Montreal) and there is 0.000000001% chance that Sherbak make the team. There is already 13 signed forwards and Sekac is probably gonna steal Moen spot and there couple of others prospect like Angrighetto and Thomas who are ahead of Sherbak.

Hudon and DLR are ahead of Thomas and even probs Andrighetto on the depth chart. Thomas personally i think will never make it.

 

[Fazkovsky]

Im not so sure, he's looked great at Montreal's camp. He has an outside chance at making their team.

Absolutely zero chance he makes it unless he gets 3 goals a game during pre season games. So many players such as Bournival, Sekac want spots so next year maybe for scherback or in 2 years

 

[Scouter]

thats crazy talk...VNs skillset is comparable to like Malkin and Kovalchuk, Schrbak is really much more like Voracek

Try Hossa.

 

[PricePkPatch*]

Try Lemieux!

Try Gretzky


seriously tho, I can see Sherbak playing with the Habs for a few games before being sent down. Will do wonder for his development.

Especially if Eller's injury lasts for 2 weeks