Posts About "Rodion Amirov"
Maple Leafs Got the Sign From Rodion Amirov
January 2nd, 2021 When the Toronto Maple Leafs made the 15th overall selection in the 2020 draft, I immediately Googled Rodion Amirov, and read THW's Prospect Profile. But now Leafs Nation knows exactly who this kid is after an impressive showing to start the World Juniors. It seems he knows them, too. After the Russian scored a beauty against Sweden, he...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Dermott, Amirov & Abramov
January 1st, 2021 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I'll look at the status of young defenseman Travis Dermott and the likelihood that he’ll be leaving the Maple Leafs either at the upcoming 2021 Seattle Kraken Expansion Draft (my guess) or via trade after this coming season has been completed. Related: Maple Leafs Rumors: Is...
2021 World Junior Championship Team Russia Final Roster
December 23rd, 2020 It has been nearly a year since the Russians were stunned by the Canadians in the third period of the gold medal game in last year's World Junior Championship. With under 12 minutes to go, the Russians held a two-goal lead. The Canadians would score three goals, kill off key penalties, and be saved from a penalty of their own by a TSN...
Maple Leafs Well Represented at the 2021 WJC
December 23rd, 2020 After Rasmus Sandin and Nick Robertson's success at last year’s World Junior Championship, the Toronto Maple Leafs will again be well represented in 2021. With six prospects taking part in the tournament, there is no shortage of talent from their prospect pool vying for a gold medal. There might have been seven since Robertson is...
Canucks Prospect Vasili Podkolzin Will Dominate the 2021 WJC
December 19th, 2020 The Vancouver Canucks have only two prospects participating in the 2021 World Junior Championship (WJC) in Vasili Podkolzin and Arvid Costmar. Podkolzin will be playing in his third straight tournament while Costmar will be making his debut. Related: THW 2021 World Juniors Coverage Podkolzin is arguably the Canucks top prospect...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Der-Arguchintsev, Amirov, Marner & More
December 16th, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll look at two Maple Leafs' prospects who have recently come from the KHL. One is Semyon Der-Arguchintsev, who’s recuperating from a bone bruise, and the other is Rodion Amirov, who will be playing for Team Russia during the upcoming World Junior Championships in Edmonton...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Thornton, Amirov & Grandpa Dubas
December 14th, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll share the news that Joe Thornton is on his way to Toronto and show his appreciative send-off by his HC Davos team in Switzerland. I’ll then look at six Maple Leafs prospects who’ll be representing their country’s teams at the upcoming World Junior...
Team Russia: 3 Players to Watch at 2021 WJC
December 14th, 2020 Following a heartbreaking defeat to Canada in the gold medal game of last year's World Junior Championship (WJC), Team Russia will be looking for redemption in 2021. This time around, they've got a completely revamped squad with just three returning players on their 25-man roster, plus a brand new head coach in Hall of Famer and Detroit...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Amirov, Robertson & World Juniors
November 25th, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I'm going to focus on Maple Leafs' organizational prospects. First, I'll share a rumor that Rodion Amirov has been approached by his KHL team to sign a two-year contract. Related: Marner Could be Moved if Maple Leafs Decide to Retool Second, I'll take a look at the upcoming...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Matthews, Marner, Nylander & Amirov
November 23rd, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll take a look at what head coach Sheldon Keefe has to say about three of his young stars – Auston Matthews, William Nylander, and Mitch Marner. I’ll also speculate about a rumor emerging from Russia that the KHL team Rodion Amirov is playing for is making overtures to...
4 Maple Leafs Prospects That Could Make an Impact at the World Juniors
November 14th, 2020 The Toronto Maple Leafs have had their fair share of prospects represent their respective countries at the World Junior Championship (WJC) over the years. While some prospects make more of an impact that others, it is still exciting to see the future perform on such a big stage. With impressive performances from Rasmus Sandin and...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Matthews, Amirov, Malgin, Hallander & More
November 10th, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I take a look at Auston Matthews' support for Movember. As well, I’ll look at some of the younger Maple Leafs players who are playing in Europe. Related: Toronto Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews Is Undergoing a Transformation Finally, I’ll look at how the team’s revamped...
Prospects News & Rumors: Drysdale, Amirov, Askarov & Zadina
November 8th, 2020 The Anaheim Ducks now have both of their 2020 first-round draft picks under contract. Meanwhile, we had a very busy weekend in European hockey. Two other first-round picks from the 2020 NHL Entry Draft had big performances to lead their country to an international tournament victory. Finally, a former first-round pick of the Detroit Red...
