Posts About "Dmitri Samorukov"

From Russia Without Love: Oilers' Failure with Russians

May 10th, 2018 If you're up to date on all your Edmonton Oilers news this spring, you'll know three players recently decided to leave the team and head overseas for next season. The Oilers sparingly used Yohann Auvitu, and Iiro Pakarinen during the 2017-18 season, and they likely won't be missed. In a recent interview, Auvitu stated he intends to play...

Oilers Prospects: Junior Hockey Playoff Primer

March 24th, 2018 Yes -- you just read the words "Oilers" and "playoff hockey" in the same sentence. The Edmonton Oilers have several prospects playing playoff hockey in junior. In total there are six Edmonton prospects that will participate in either the WHL or OHL playoffs. No Oiler prospects will be playing in the QMJHL playoffs. Ostap Safin, who plays...

Dmitri Samorukov Discusses WJC & Oilers

January 19th, 2018 Dmitri Samorukov has been one of the best players for his team in a disappointing WJC for Team Russia. The Edmonton Oilers prospect scored only one point but looked solid throughout the tournament. In this translated interview, originally appearing on the Russian website allhockey.ru, Dmitri Samorukov talked about his WJC experience, his...

Oilers Prospects Performances at 2018 WJC

January 8th, 2018 With the 2018 World Junior Championships (WJC) now over, it's time to reflect. The Edmonton Oilers had four players participate, highlighted by Kailer Yamamoto earning a bronze medal. Ironically, Yamamoto's medal came at the expense of fellow Oilers prospect Ostap Safin and the Czech Republic. Dmitri Samorukov (Russia) and Aapeli...

Dmitri Samorukov Fully Focused on NHL, Oilers

July 24th, 2017 A third-round pick for the Edmonton Oilers, Dmitri Samorukov had a good rookie season in the OHL with the Guelph Storm, and he completed his on-ice season skating for Team Russia at the U18 WJC in Slovakia. The Hockey Writers reached Samorukov and spoke with him in his native Russian while he was getting back home after the Oilers'...

Edmonton Oilers 2017 Draft Picks In Depth

June 27th, 2017 It was a busy weekend in the NHL to begin the offseason. The Edmonton Oilers made seven picks in the draft highlighted by the selection of right winger Kailer Yamamoto at 22nd. According to NHL.com, Yamamoto is listed at 5'7" and 146 pounds and was the smallest player selected in the first round since New Jersey drafted Jean-Francois...

Dmitri Samorukov - 2017 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

June 1st, 2017 Dmitri Samorukov 2016-17 Team: Guelph Storm (#5) Date of Birth: June 16, 1999 Place of Birth: Volgograd, Russia Ht: 6’2” Wt: 181 lbs Shoots: Left Position: D NHL Draft Eligibility: 2017 first-year eligible Rankings THW Alternate Rankings: Honourable Mention (January) Future Considerations: 86th (Spring) ISS:...

Dmitri Samorukov Gearing up for the Draft

February 21st, 2017 After representing Team Russia at the 2016 U18 WJC, defenseman Dmitri Samorukov moved to the OHL. He was drafted by the Guelph Storm in the CHL Import Draft and will be eligible for the 2017 NHL Draft. In this exclusive interview, the Russian defenseman talks about his first steps in hockey, his move overseas, and NHL...