Finally, now we are step closer to seeing a line that I was predicting for a while: Kubalik - Kurashev - Kahun
Or maybe, if this kid is progressing nicely we will see Anisimov traded somewhere and the following line might emerge at some point: Panarin - Kurashev - Kane (of course if they choose to get Panarin back).
Kurashev is playing really well. He's a steal of a 4th rounder. His training camp last year was one of the most under-rated camps I've seen in a while. Everyone was so focused on Boqvist/Beaudin/Mitchell, the "new" Entwhistle, and even Jake Wise came in with some fan fair...that Kurashev just quietly scored a few goals. He was also a force in World Juniors with 6 goals and 1 assist in 7 games. Not to mention PPG+ in the QMJHL. Now.....none of this guarantees anything, but I'm excited for this signing as I fully believe he'll be a contributor in a year or two.
Kurashev is playing really well. He's a steal of a 4th rounder. HIs training camp last year was one of the most under-rated camps I've seen in a while. Everyone was so focused on Boqvist/Beaudin/Mitchell, the "new" Entwhistle, and even Jake Wise came in with some fan fair...that Kurashev just quietly scored a few goals. He was also a force in World Juniors with 6 goals and 1 assist in 7 games. Not to mention PPG+ in the QMJHL. Now.....none of this guarantees anything, but I'm excited for this signing as I fully believe he'll be a contributor in a year or two.
yeah, his performance in World U20 was not a joke. I will not be surprised to see him next year in Hawks uniform for at least 8 games. Maybe even more, especially now that we will be expansion draft protected.