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Early look at a few KHL players who could draw interest in 2022

Oct. 28, 2021 at 1:56 p.m.
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Nikolay Goldobin GP20 G10 A13
Never really got a chance with SJS or VAN. Potential to be a capable top-six forward, with his slick skating and remarkable burst of speed.

Nikita Mikhailis GP23 G9 A15
Small winger who hasn't really produced a ton of points till age 26. Very similar to Damir Zhafyarov who got some interest from CHI.

Konstantin Okulov GP19 G5 A12
Decent size at 6’0″, 183 pounds, and is not afraid to use the body. Okulov is a bottom 6 scoring winger who can make a difference in limited ice time. Think Barabanov but with a better shot.

Sergey Tolchinsky GP17 G3 A13
Undersized forward with a ton of skill. Quick hands, quick feet and ability to create plays at full speed make him a dangerous player. And a former Soo Greyhound

Denis Alexeyev GP21 G6 A9
Above average passer with KHL production that closely resembles Ilya Mikheyev at that age. Alexeyev wins well over 50% of draws, produces at even strength, and does so with far less ice time than Mikheyev had. U16 to the U20 WJC in 16-17, where he was teammates with Kirill Kaprizov and Denis Guryanov.

Jakob Stenqvist GP22 G4 A9
Right shot defenceman with a big frame, ’2″ and 179lbs. Last year played with Assat with Leafs prospect Roni Hirvonen. Jakob lead Assat Defencemen in scoring, he was tied for second in points amongst all skaters. This year he is playing with Severstal Cherepovets of the KHL. I have been super high on him since Dallas did not sign him. He is someone I hope the Leafs could sign.


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Julius Nattinen GP9 G5 A6
Former 2nd rounder (2015 ANA), put up 71 points in 52 OHL games as a 19 year old. 55 points in 54 games in 2019-20 was also 3rd in all Liiga scoring, and his 33 goals were first in the league by 6. Just behind him with 53 points was Jesse Puljujarvi. There have been comparisons between Nattinen and Kubalik. Both got drafted to the NHL and spent 2 seasons in the OHL, putting up disappointing numbers in the latter season. They then returned to their home leagues, dominated and in Kubalik case, came back to NA and found success. Currently plays in the Swedish elite league with Vaxjo and Leafs prospect Pontus Holmberg, again, someone I hope the Leafs look at signing.

Michael Spacek
Former WPG draft pick, went unsigned, has points in 8 straight games for Frolunda, with 11 points in that span. Played pro in Czech in his draft year, then played 2 seasons in the WHL. Led Red Deer in scoring in 16-17.

Averaged over 0.5 p/g in the AHL on his 3 year ELC, but wasn't qualified by Winnipeg.

He's also produced for Czech at the WJC and World Championship
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