If the Canucks keep their No. 11 pick, and other blue\u002Dline targets are off the board, scouts believe they should consider a leap of faith.
Simashev is also under contract through the 2024-25 KHL season.
“And I’m not adverse to taking risk on a Russian. I don’t mind waiting . You’re going to wait anyway. Every coach wants those big, lanky defencemen who have range and smack some people around if they really have to.As much as the game has changed, the need for size hasn’t — especially in the hard-hitting playoffs.
Fast forward and the growing buzz around Simashev is like any prospect. It’s based on what he has done and what he could do. He was pointless in those 18 KHL games, but had 10 points in 29 MHL junior loop outings. “It’s extremely important when closing a gap more efficiently. He has yet to apply himself correctly at the offensive blue-line. If you give him time, and increases his level of technical ability, you might get an elite two-way defender.Brad Allen is director of scouting for Hockey Prospects Radio on the Sirius SM NHL Radio Network. He’s sees a Simashev comparable to defenceman K’Andre Miller.
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