Karnaukhov's name keeps popping up during these early events. I think the NHL is on the verge of a Russian renaissance, and I'm thrilled Treliving was able to get one into the system.
Playing junior in Calgary might also allow him to help convince other Russian prospects to come over to Calgary - nobody wants to be in a strange place without anyone who speaks your native language. A countryman who already played his junior there can probably assuage some potential apprehensions.
Could also not be more pleased with Andersson. I can't remember where I read this before the draft, but someone called him the Swedish PK Subban. To get a potential Karlsson and Subban in the second round of the same draft is phenomenal.
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Rowan Roy W-M - February 15, 2024
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