Rusty Shackleford Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 (edited) https://thehockeywriters.com/dmitri-zlodeyev-2020-nhl-draft-prospect-profile/ Quote Dmitri Zlodeyev 2019-20 Team: MHK Dynamo Moskva Date of Birth: Feb. 15, 2002 Place of Birth: Voronezh, Russia Ht: 5-foot-11 Wt: 181 pounds Shoots: Left Position: C NHL Draft Eligibility: 2020 first-year eligible Rankings NHL Central Scouting: 32nd (Amongst EU skaters) Future Considerations: 147th The Hockey Writers (Fisher): 169th McKeen’s Hockey: 115th Dmitri Zlodeyev is a player who gives it his all on every shift. While he may not be as well-known as some other prospects coming out of the MHL, he still impressed this past season playing for MHK Dynamo Moskva. In 42 games played, he managed to score 12 goals and added 16 assists for 28 points to go along with 45 minutes in penalties. While looking at his stats, some people may expect Zlodeyev to be a physical player but he does not use his body like some scouts wish he would. While he has decent size, Zlodeyev does not do well along the boards and is usually outmuscled in a one on one situation. If he can learn to use his body to his advantage, it will certainly become a positive in his game but at this point, it takes away from his overall game down low. Related: THW’s 2020 NHL Draft Guide Where Zlodeyev shines though is in the offensive zone. Blessed with great vision, he is able to spot teammates in the slot and creates high end scoring chances with ease. Pair that with a deceptive shot and he is a weapon to be reckoned with. Zlodeyev is also a great skater. He is able to quickly get to top speed and is able to cut back on a dime when pressured by an opposing defenseman. When the puck transitions the other way, he makes sure to get back and can be relied upon to help out his defenders and goalie when needed. Dmitri Zlodeyev of Team Russia (Russia Hockey/FHR.ru) While Zlodeyev will need more time to develop, he has the tools needed to make an impact at the next level. Whenever he steps out on the ice, he plays a solid two-way game that coaches love to see. He is certainly an interesting prospect and could benefit a team down the road. Other THW Profiles Amir Miftakhov Ivan Didkovsky Eamon Powell Quotables “Zlodeyev had a stellar 2019-20 season for both club and country. He is a very strong two-way player who is quick on his feet, but lacks some aggression. Despite playing a soft game for the most part, he uses that speed to terrorize the opposition in the defensive zone. He tends to shy away from board battles and stands in positions that allow the opponents to easily get the puck when it moves away from the boards.” – Dylan Griffing/DobberProspects “Zlodeyev is as complete a two-way center as you’ll find. He’s a quick, upright skater with timely bursts into open ice, but there’s a significant level of violence to the way he moves; almost like a tiger increasing its rate of speed as it locks in on its prey.” – Steve Kournianos/The Draft Analyst Dmitri Zlodeyev – 2020 NHL Draft Projection With Zlodeyev being ranked 32nd amongst European skaters by NHL Central Scouting, I predict he goes a little after where they have him ranked. He has great offensive potential and has the ability to change the game with his playmaking ability but I don’t see him being a second or third-round pick. If I had to choose I see him going in the fourth round on draft day. Strengths Vision Deceptive shot Defensive awareness Under Construction – Improvements to Make Not being afraid to battle against bigger opponents NHL Potential Zlodeyev possesses tools that some people simply cannot teach. His effort on the ice is something that never ceases and he is always looking to make a play at both ends of the ice. In the future, if he develops properly, I could see him becoming a solid middle-six center who sees some time one the power play. Although some centers make the transition to the wing when they make the NHL, I see Zlodeyev being able to stay in the middle as he is really valuable in the offensive zone. Risk/Reward Analysis Risk – 3/5, Reward – 3.5/5 Fantasy Hockey Potential Offense – 8/10, Defense – 7/10 Awards/Achievements In 2019-20, while representing his native country of Russia, Zlodeyev was a part of the team that won a Hlinka Gretzky Cup gold medal. Edited September 16, 2023 by Rusty Shackleford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dank Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 Pretty accurate assessment. That is exactly what I saw last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogs and Podz Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 3 minutes ago, Dank said: Pretty accurate assessment. That is exactly what I saw last night. Great vision, speed, deceptive shot, and overall effort but.... Poor at puck battles on the boards? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PickleCanuck Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 First time actually watching him play and hes a little ish disturber, Lockwood replacement in abby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kootenay Gold Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 13 hours ago, PickleCanuck said: First time actually watching him play and hes a little ish disturber, Lockwood replacement in abby! I could see him being added to Abby on an AHL contract. Every team needs a few disturbers on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Any confirmation of his KHL contract status? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attila Umbrus Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 30 minutes ago, stawns said: Any confirmation of his KHL contract status? Sure hope we get something soon. I think this kid could be the real deal. Would love to see him in the AHL, get an idea of what he can do on the smaller NA ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PickleCanuck Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 I'm pretty sure he's good to go for the Ahl this year, might bounce between the Ahl and Echl for a bit though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Googlie Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 On 9/17/2023 at 9:09 AM, Kootenay Gold said: I could see him being added to Abby on an AHL contract. Every team needs a few disturbers on it Yeah - who'd have thought Linus Karlsson would be second only to Woo in "shirt-disturbing" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kootenay Gold Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 23 minutes ago, Googlie said: Yeah - who'd have thought Linus Karlsson would be second only to Woo in "shirt-disturbing" Zlodeyev not Karlsson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Googlie Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 13 hours ago, Kootenay Gold said: Zlodeyev not Karlsson Yeah - I know. I was commenting on the general feistiness of the Abby team. When LK is your second grittiest, any addition like Zlodeyev is welcome. That was my point 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robr1can2 Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 Abbotsford Canucks roster has been released - no Dmitri Zlodeyev. Any updates as to where he may play? Other than back in Russia? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 2 hours ago, robr1can2 said: Abbotsford Canucks roster has been released - no Dmitri Zlodeyev. Any updates as to where he may play? Other than back in Russia? good find, I just looked at the roster and didn't notice his omition! I was hoping he would be able to play in Abbotsford this year as I always wondered if he could maybe be a 4th C in the NHL possibly one day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kootenay Gold Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Viking said: good find, I just looked at the roster and didn't notice his omition! I was hoping he would be able to play in Abbotsford this year as I always wondered if he could maybe be a 4th C in the NHL possibly one day Not on Kalamazoo roster either. Don't think he got signed as of yet and maybe they are not going to. Not sure of this clip I found in elite prospects. Does not state the nature of the contract but assume it was an ATO. Edited October 13, 2023 by Kootenay Gold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY_4_NAZZY Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 He may get loamed to either the ECHL or a Euopean team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kootenay Gold Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 11 hours ago, CRAZY_4_NAZZY said: He may get loamed to either the ECHL or a Euopean team. I wonder if the holdup is his release from the KHL team he signed with or if it is visa work permit related. Visa should be good as he was at training camp. It has many on here wondering where he is, myself included Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWJC Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 CANUCKS SIGN ZLODEYEV TO ONE-YEAR AHL CONTRACT Oct 15th 2023 By Abbotsford Canucks Abbotsford Canucks General Manager, Ryan Johnson, announced today that the club has signed forward Dmitri Zlodeyev to a one-year contract for the 2023-24 AHL season. Zlodeyev, 21, split the 2022-23 campaign between the Kontinental Hockey League’s Spartak Moscow and its minor league affiliate Khimik Voskresensk, skating in 18 KHL games and 33 VHL games last season. He helped Khimik capture the 2023 VHL Championship, recording three goals and 16 penalty minutes over 17 postseason games. The 5-11, 183-pound centre was selected by the Vancouver Canucks in the sixth round (175th overall) of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, and has since attended two Canucks development camps before receiving an invitation to both Vancouver and Abbotsford’s main training camps in 2023. Since turning professional in Russia, Zlodeyev has recorded one assist over 20 KHL games and 24 points (15 goals, nine assists) over 70 VHL games played. Born in Voronezh, Russia, Zlodeyev represented his country throughout his junior career, highlighted by a Gold Medal at the 2020 IIHF Hlinka Gretzky Cup as a part of Russia’s U18 team. He recorded three points (one goal, two assists) during the tournament, while serving as an alternate captain. ABBOTSFORD CANUCKS https://abbotsford.canucks.com/news/canucks-sign-zlodeyev-to-one-year-ahl-contract-2 1 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psycho_Path Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 Glad to hear he signed. Liked what I saw from him in the youngstars tourney 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robr1can2 Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 Woohoo! Let's see what the kid can do in NA. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attila Umbrus Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 It was already gonna be an exciting year prospects wise on the Abby team, now it just got even better! Excited to see this kid play. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robr1can2 Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 So what's with Dmitri? Last time I checked, he was still listed on the roster, but he hasn't played a single minute. Is he injured? What gives? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillisD Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 33 minutes ago, robr1can2 said: So what's with Dmitri? Last time I checked, he was still listed on the roster, but he hasn't played a single minute. Is he injured? What gives? Yeah I'm curious too. Forgot about him since we haven't heard a peep about him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgyfan Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 There's no news about him since Abby signed him for a 1yr contract. It would have been reported if he had been sent to Kalamazoo and there's been no news about an injury. Maybe he's just not good enough for the AHL. Despite all the hype regarding Craig Button's outstanding scouting abilities (he predicted that Zlodeyev would become an “elite offensive no. 1 center”). High praise for a player that was picked in the 6th round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasCanuck Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 1 hour ago, higgyfan said: There's no news about him since Abby signed him for a 1yr contract. It would have been reported if he had been sent to Kalamazoo and there's been no news about an injury. Maybe he's just not good enough for the AHL. Despite all the hype regarding Craig Button's outstanding scouting abilities (he predicted that Zlodeyev would become an “elite offensive no. 1 center”). High praise for a player that was picked in the 6th round. I think he was injured in preseason, but could be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inkidu Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 I just assumed his contractual issues were cleared up before he signed here but maybe there are some lingering problems. I always had the feeling the bear felt poked and there was a lot more going on than we knew. Even so, it wasn't a sympathy signing. I think he could be mid-tier good. his determination is top-notch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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