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Ranking the 2009-Born Russian age group is not easy because of the talent and depth, but I did my best in my latest piece on Substack. Two potential No. 1 pick options for the 2027 NHL Draft and multiple other first round challengers. 🔗open.substack.com/pub/dylangriff…

Sergei Skvortsov signs his first professional contract with Nizhny Novgorod. Torpedo GM Yevgeni Zabuga: "[This] will give Sergei a good chance to make his debut in the KHL in the new season, establish himself at a high level, and continue to develop his undeniable talent."

17-year-old Matevi Kotkov (#2026NHLDraft) has been named the MVP of the Kharlamov Cup Playoffs. He finished second in both goals and overall scoring with 9 goals and 15 points in 18 games.

Kirill Yemelyanov (BOS) scored a hat trick today to help Loko Yaroslavl win their fourth Kharlamov Cup! #NHLBruins

As expected, the finalists for the MHL Rookie of the Year Award are Nazar Privalov, Sergei Skvortsov, and Yevgeni Yakunin.

Paul Konerko That guy rocked.

Dmitri Ishkov will be one of the most talented players out of the 2010 Russian age group. With elite speed, a dynamic handling and playmaking combination, and a lethal shot... he does it all, and does it all really well. Read the full report: #report-108964" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">eliteprospects.com/player/1059850…

Alexander Suntsov (2010) does it all himself for his 8th goal of the U16 Champions Cup 🔥

Dary Malyshev (2011) 🔥 He has 12 points through 5 games at the U15 Champions Cup.

Alexander Zharosvky (MTL) captains Russia U20 to another Future Cup victory! He finished with 2 goals and 4 assists in 3 games as clearly the best player at the event. #GoHabsGo

Alexander Zharovsky (MTL) scores his second goal of the Future Cup! #GoHabsGo

Alexander Zharovsky (MTL) scores against Team SHL with a big one-timer! #GoHabsGo

Some club news for the 2026-27 Russian season: - Lada Togliatti may re-join the VHL - Torpedo-Gorky NN are not registered for next VHL season - AKM Novomoskovsk, Tyumenski Legion, and AKM-Yunior Tula Region may leave the MHL - Dynamo-Kareliya Kondopoga has applied for the RHL

🚨🍎🍎🍎 A four-point outing for Yevgeni Yakunin in Game 7 of the series. Clutch.

Yevgeni Yakunin (2027) scores with 1:29 left in the third period to break the tie and send MHK Spartak Moskva back to the Kharlamov Cup Final! #2027NHLDraft

Roman Kantserov 🠖 #Blackhawks The KHL's top goal-scorer is leaving Magnitogorsk for the NHL. An intelligent player with a propensity for finding the right place to be at the right time. Creativity and composure are his cornerstones. Read all reports: eliteprospects.com/player/709028/…

2026 U16 Russia Cup Standouts! Many of the top 2010-born prospects in the country faced off for a months long event. Plenty of names to remember for MHL debuts next year and potential CHL Import Draft selections this summer! 🔗 open.substack.com/pub/dylangriff…

FILM ROOM: Gleb Pugachyov 🇷🇺 Headlined by a two-and-a-half minute long video of him being incredibly violent, Pugachyov is a mean, tenacious winger with the style of play that has NHL scouts hooked! Read it on @eliteprospects: eliteprospects.com/news/gleb-puga…

Sergei Skvortsov made history as the third youngest player to score a hat trick in the Kharlamov Cup Playoffs! 1. Igor Chernyshov 2. Maxim Shalunov 𝟯. 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗶 𝗦𝗸𝘃𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀𝗼𝘃 (17 years, 53 days) 4. Matvei Michkov 5. Artur Gizdatullin 6. Arseni Gritsyuk #2027NHLDraft