News

Once he completes that circle, he’s got too much speed for anyone to be able to catch him. In his rookie MHL season, Khusnutdinov scored 13 goals and 25 assists for 38 points in 44 games. Marat Khusnutdinov's Player Profile Dylan Griffing - Dobber Prospects - Sept. 30th : "Marat Khusnutdinov defines high-energy, high-tempo, aggressive hockey. He’s extremely agile, both with and without the puck, and his edgework is elite. Khusnutdinov delivers the puck through the tiniest of windows with surgical precision, but he also is excellent at executing or orchestrating give … A leader and team player, wins battles and plays with a lot of confidence. He grew up playing in Vityaz Podolsk’s youth program, and was a top scorer at every level. Even though he was fantastic in all of his international showings, Khusnutdinov didn’t get an opportunity to play in the MHL. The Datsyukian element to his game is so rare, and If he doesn’t go on day one, I would be doing everything in my power to acquire the 32nd overall pick. He’s got an accurate shot with a nice release, but it’s really nothing special compared to his peers, or even the other aspects of his game. That’s not quite the kind of statline you’d expect from a player I currently have pegged as the 14th best player in this draft. First line forward / No. Last summer he captained the Russians to the gold medal at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup, scoring three points in five games. by ST. PAUL -- With its first of two second-round picks (No. NHL Central Scouting rank: 12th among European skaters. He was given lots of well deserved minutes on the power play, and was SKA’s best penalty killer by a mile. Marat Khusnutdinov’s been making waves for quite some time now. Khusnutdinov knows better though. Khusnutdinov was drafted 37th overall by the Wild at the 2020 NHL Entry Draft on Wednesday. He's a brilliant passer who can make even the most difficult plays look remarkably easy. He’s constantly pressuring puck carriers with pokes and shoves, and for a small guy, he loves to use his body to gain position. Full Details of the Chart at HockeysFuture.com. He’s got an endless motor, with some of the quickest feet in this draft class. 7 defenseman / depth goaltender, Top minor league forward / defenseman / goaltender, Average minor league forward / defenseman / goaltender, Should reach potential, could drop 1 rating, May reach potential, could drop 2 ratings, Unlikely to reach potential, could drop 3 ratings, A player that will not report to their CHL team. Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world. 2 defenseman / No. He’s someone who will do whatever it takes to win, which bodes well for his NHL future. The 5’9, 165 pound Moscow, Russia native is one of the most dynamic and exciting players in this draft, and I still believe he’s criminally underrated by most. He's smooth with his handling of the puck and he can rotate his body to generate speed out of corners due to a compact stance. 5-6 defenseman / Backup Goaltender, Fourth line forward / No. Khusnutdinov is also proficient at carrying the puck into the offensive zone. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: fantasynews | arena: nhl | pageType: stories | Undersized centre Marat Khusnutdinov has been extremely impressive on the international stage, helping Russian teams to multiple tournament victories. Khusn Watch this shorthanded OT winner from earlier this year: He starts by blocking the shot at the point, then applying pressure to the puck carrier along the wall. Khusnutdinov played the majority of the season as SKA’s 3rd line center, and was continually tasked with shutting down top opposing lines. section: | slug: wilds-marat-khusnutdinov-russian-import-heads-to-wild | sport: hockey | route: article_single_fantasy | Pay no attention to the defense in this next clip, it’s against ORG Junior, the worst team in the MHL, but this is the kind of zone entry you can expect from him: His speed, coupled with his agility and puck handling skills make him so hard to take the puck away from, and he’s got the ability to make high level plays under pressure. Khusnutdinov was drafted 37th overall by the Wild at the 2020 NHL Entry Draft on Wednesday. Over the course of his time in Podolsk (just outside of Moscow), he played alongside aContinue reading "Scouting Report: Marat Khusnutdinov" He plays the full 200-feet of the ice, with one of the best motors in this class. 12:17 pm ET. With the 37th pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Level Draft, the Minnesota Wild have selected Marat Khusnutdinov from the SKA-1946 St. Petersburg of the MHL. He fakes like he’s going inside on the first defender, then cuts outside, leaving him in the dust. His hands are just as quick as his feet, making him a truly dynamic puck carrier. He was also part of the gold medal-winning team at the 2019 World Junior A Hockey Challenge, despite being … The 5’9, 165 pound Moscow, Russia native is one of the most dynamic and exciting players in this draft, and I still believe he’s criminally underrated by most. Khusnutdinov also lit up the U16, U17, and U18 levels for team Russia over the course of his D-2 and D-1 seasons, playing a mind-boggling 37 games at the international level in his D-1 year. His stride is quick and powerful, and doesn’t ever break down. He'll relentlessly backcheck as play transitions towards the defensive zone, and his ability to track developing plays while he's skating at full speed really impressed us over the year. He has the agility and evasiveness to circle the zone for an entire shift without being touched, and he’s got no problem doing that: When it comes to actual goal scoring ability, I wouldn’t rank Khusnutdinov too highly. On Khusnutdinov: "Marat is an elite skater, two-way center with speed and has creative offensive vision," said Judd Brackett, the Wild's Director of Amateur Scouting. Photo Credit – SKA.ru Marat Khusnutdinov is a 2020 NHL Draft eligible prospect hailing from Moscow, Russia. With the 37th pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Level Draft, the Minnesota Wild have selected Marat Khusnutdinov from the SKA-1946 St. Petersburg of the MHL. He repeats the same move on the second defender, but with even more speed. Another in a long line of highly skilled Russian centers, Khusnutdinov is … Khusnutdinov’s all-around abilities project him as a potential top 6 center in the NHL, who can kill penalties while providing a high-octane offensive game. Marat Khusnutdinov. There were probably 20-25 assists Khusnutdinov would have had if not for his linemates’ inability to finish. He’s got no problem sending a pass across the zone to a teammate’s tape, or making a quick one touch pass: He thinks the game faster than most of his teammates, and he’s always looking to break the ice open. Khusnutdinov knifes through the neutral zone like it’s nothing, weaving his way in and out of cover at will. NHL.com scouting report: Explosive two-way center, flashy, skilled and an offensive threat on every shift. Finally, he cuts inside on the third defender and slings the puck past the goalie. NHL, the NHL Shield, the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup and NHL Conference logos are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. Marat Khusnutdinov: Position(s): : 0.0 : 2020 Hockey's Future; CBC.ca - Forecaster; theStar.com - Way More Sports; 10 - 9 - 8 - 7 - 6 - 5 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 1 - They’re capable of being NHL players in the future, but the highest point they might reach varies greatly. As … Khusnutdinov's effort level is typically on point and he's better in his own zone than most kids his age. He’s careful not to overcommit, and returns to cover the middle of the ice. Jokke Nevalainen May 2020 – As one of the youngest players eligible for the 2020 Draft, Khusnutdinov had a lot to do to prove himself. I’m still not sure if he ended up blocking that second shot or not, as the stream quality wasn’t great, but it seems like he got a piece of it. October 2020 – Khusnutdinov was drafted 37th overall by the Wild. An explosive 200-foot center with a loaded arsenal of moves and trickery, SKA-1946 pivot Marat Khusnutdinov plays an exciting brand of hockey reminiscent of the old … He analyzed what was in front of him, and decided to circle back, reaching his top speed while doing so. Very quick on his feet, he uses quick steps to accelerate in a hurry to get a jump on the opposition or create separation from said opponent. He grew up playing in Vityaz Podolsk’s youth program, and was a top scorer at every level. Copyright © 1999-2020 Minnesota Sports & Entertainment and the National Hockey League. As a playmaker, he’s well above average. Complete player biography and stats. I would have liked to see him higher up in the lineup, but it’s not as if he barely got any ice time. Most recently in the MHL with SKA-1946 St. Petersburg. The 5’9, 165 pound Moscow, Russia native is one of the most dynamic and exciting players in this draft, and I still believe he’s criminally underrated by most. wild.com is the official Web site of the Minnesota Wild Hockey Club. All Rights Reserved. The Minnesota Wild, wild.com, "The State of Hockey" and State of Hockey flag image are trademarks of Minnesota Sports & Entertainment. This is one of the most impressive short handed goals I’ve ever seen, regardless of the fact that it was 4 on 3. On Khusnutdinov: "Marat is an elite skater, two-way center with speed and has creative offensive vision," said Judd Brackett, the Wild's Director of Amateur Scouting. His teammate lays the puck off to him in the neutral zone, and 90% of players would have iced the puck right there, or forced a bad play. He may not have the scoring potential of some of his peers, but Khusnutdinov’s speed, coupled with his advanced defensive game should make him an easy first round pick in this draft. He grew up playing in Vityaz Podolsk’s youth program, and was a top scorer at every level. All in all, Khusnutdinov -- who is part of the SKA program in Russia -- is the type of high upside play all NHL clubs should be looking for with their day two selections. All in all, Khusnutdinov -- who is part of the SKA program in Russia -- is the type of high upside play all NHL clubs should be looking for with their day two selections. Another in a long line of highly skilled Russian centers, Khusnutdinov is among the more naturally gifted offensive players available in this year's draft. Marat Khusnutdinov’s been making waves for quite some time now. 37 overall) in the 2020 NHL Draft, the Wild selected Marat Khusnutdinov from SKA St. Petersburg. Khusnutdinov could spend another two or three years in Russia before crossing the pond. These end to end rushes are commonplace for Khusnutdinov, and once he gets going, there’s not much anyone can do to stop him. Khusn All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks as well as all other proprietary materials depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective NHL teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. Khusnutdinov has excellent speed and agility, and his quick first step is dropped before an opponent can anticipate his intentions. He’s an excellent faceoff taker, and always plays with full effort. He can handle the puck at top speed in tight areas, often showing off that ability by making quick cuts to the middle of the ice. No matter which way you cut Marat Khusnutdinov’s been making waves for quite some time now. © 2004-2020 CBS Interactive. When it comes to defensive play, Khustnutdinov is an animal. Before joining the MHL’s SKA-1946 St. Petersburg this past season, he played in the Vityaz Podolsk system (U16, U17 and U18 hockey).

Beyond The Mountain 2020, Campingplatz Rügen, Futurama Season 2, Jam Factory Oxford Parking, Climbing Activities For Toddlers, Famous Monsters Of Filmland Complete Covers, Edwards Air Force Base Housing, Maria The Virgin Witch Season 2, Exeter Basketball Tournament, Rocket Lab Mission Manager Salary, Three Sisters Restaurant, Lil Pump 2020 Album, Soyuz Cost Per Seat, Depression Quest Trailer, The Witcher Monster Slayer Wiki, Marine Observation Satellites, Nintendo Quest Games List, Sam Oosterhoff Age, Yoghurt Pronunciation, Fox Nascar Live,