If he fell further than expected to industry insiders I’m not gonna harp on the pick. No reason to be anything but hopeful with a player of this size.
HenriqueItsOver14
My not so expert opinion is certain teams passed on Saliyev because he’s a defense first player and the offense may not really ever justify a top 10 price.
The embarrassment of riches we have offensively gives us the golden opportunity to target a player like him.
Seems like everyone who’s opinion I’ve trusted before is very high on the pick. Excited to have him.
Also, hard not to trust our scouting when it comes to Russia. We’ve identified a few studs in recent years.
knowtoriusMAC
Idk. This is a positive response from someone who understands the game and draft process really well. On the other hand some redditors who didn’t know who he was before the pick was announced said this was a bad pick.
mustachiolong
We’ve got Luke and Nemec for our offensive minded dmen. As someone who never heard of this guy until we picked him I’m excited based on what I’m reading.
chaos0xomega
Think we’ll be able to get Miroslav Satan Jr @ 75 to be a 6’7″ center and turn the team into a squad of giants?
North-Leek621
Who let Fitzy cook again
MartyBro30
A cheaper, younger, hopefully more physical Bahl. I’ll take it
BearsFan3417
Spade18
Legit did very little research on this kid cause he was mocked to go top 5. The more I look into him the more I absolutely love this pick
zwcropper
Was that Dean Charizard bloke he’s comped to any good?
nsjersey
The Bleacher Report is surprisingly detailed:
> B/R Rank: 12
> Analysis
> Anton Silayev is the rare combination of enormous (he’s 6’7″) and an explosive, controlled skater. He’s impossible to get around when he gets in your way. With as many freewheeling offensive players as the Devils already have in their system, Silayev will add a bit of security in the Devils’ end.
> Pick Grade: A-
> Scouting Report
> It’s easy to get enamored with a player’s size in hockey, but in reality, it’s more about how a player utilizes his tools than what he looks like.
> With Silayev, it’s hard to ignore his size. The Russian defenseman, who turned 18 in April, is a breathtaking 6’7″ and 207 pounds. There are several ways in which Silayev utilizes that size, and we’ll get to that.
> But what makes him such an intriguing prospect is how well he moves. No, not how well he moves for his size. If he was 6’1″, he’d still be considered one of the draft’s best skaters. Silayev is explosive in straight lines. His stride is clean, and his four-way mobility is incredible.
> He can move laterally with ease thanks to his long legs without the downside of skating himself out of position, as can be the case for bigger defensemen. It’s not just that Silayev is fast, but it’s that his movements are extremely controlled.
> A refined skater with the reach of a 6’7″ defenseman? That’s the recipe for a monster. Silayev always seems to be in the way. He’s impossible to get around on the rush. He is on the winning end for so many races to free pucks. He gets in shooting lanes in the offensive zone.
> Despite his size, Silayev first attempts to defend with his stick and body positioning. That being said, he does utilize his strength. He ends forechecks and cycles by smothering players along the walls. He boxes out from above the crease with ease. He does need to learn to make better decisions defensively, as he got burned a few too many times this past season when he abandoned the net front without support to chase behind the net.
> Few draft-eligible players in Russia get meaningful minutes in the KHL, and the ones who do are typically wingers. For a defenseman to have played a regular role for a decent KHL team all season is nearly unprecedented.
> Where opinions diverge is about Silayev’s offensive game. His three goals and eight assists in 63 KHL games are solid, but most of that output came in a small run of games early in the season. His production at the junior level was close to non-existent. He is composed with the puck and keeps his head up, but he struggles with the accuracy of his passing on breakouts.
> If Silayev can turn his tools into offense, then he’s going to become a special player. But I’m far less inclined to buy the Victor Hedman-esque hype that some scouts are offering.
> Regardless, Silayev is a true outlier. If his trajectory holds, then he’s going to be one of the best shutdown defensemen in the NHL with the kind of makeup that many teams will spend years searching for without success.
nomorehome
Absolute Unit? Sure I’m into it
Internetter1
More than likely this guy gets traded for a rental or more immediate asset sometime in the future. The pick is an investment in equity more than anything else at this point.
Scoob1978
I predict he’ll be really good like Colton Parayko or really bad like Colton Parayko
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If he fell further than expected to industry insiders I’m not gonna harp on the pick. No reason to be anything but hopeful with a player of this size.
My not so expert opinion is certain teams passed on Saliyev because he’s a defense first player and the offense may not really ever justify a top 10 price.
The embarrassment of riches we have offensively gives us the golden opportunity to target a player like him.
Seems like everyone who’s opinion I’ve trusted before is very high on the pick. Excited to have him.
Also, hard not to trust our scouting when it comes to Russia. We’ve identified a few studs in recent years.
Idk. This is a positive response from someone who understands the game and draft process really well. On the other hand some redditors who didn’t know who he was before the pick was announced said this was a bad pick.
We’ve got Luke and Nemec for our offensive minded dmen. As someone who never heard of this guy until we picked him I’m excited based on what I’m reading.
Think we’ll be able to get Miroslav Satan Jr @ 75 to be a 6’7″ center and turn the team into a squad of giants?
Who let Fitzy cook again
A cheaper, younger, hopefully more physical Bahl. I’ll take it
Legit did very little research on this kid cause he was mocked to go top 5. The more I look into him the more I absolutely love this pick
Was that Dean Charizard bloke he’s comped to any good?
The Bleacher Report is surprisingly detailed:
> B/R Rank: 12
> Analysis
> Anton Silayev is the rare combination of enormous (he’s 6’7″) and an explosive, controlled skater. He’s impossible to get around when he gets in your way. With as many freewheeling offensive players as the Devils already have in their system, Silayev will add a bit of security in the Devils’ end.
> Pick Grade: A-
> Scouting Report
> It’s easy to get enamored with a player’s size in hockey, but in reality, it’s more about how a player utilizes his tools than what he looks like.
> With Silayev, it’s hard to ignore his size. The Russian defenseman, who turned 18 in April, is a breathtaking 6’7″ and 207 pounds. There are several ways in which Silayev utilizes that size, and we’ll get to that.
> But what makes him such an intriguing prospect is how well he moves. No, not how well he moves for his size. If he was 6’1″, he’d still be considered one of the draft’s best skaters. Silayev is explosive in straight lines. His stride is clean, and his four-way mobility is incredible.
> He can move laterally with ease thanks to his long legs without the downside of skating himself out of position, as can be the case for bigger defensemen. It’s not just that Silayev is fast, but it’s that his movements are extremely controlled.
> A refined skater with the reach of a 6’7″ defenseman? That’s the recipe for a monster. Silayev always seems to be in the way. He’s impossible to get around on the rush. He is on the winning end for so many races to free pucks. He gets in shooting lanes in the offensive zone.
> Despite his size, Silayev first attempts to defend with his stick and body positioning. That being said, he does utilize his strength. He ends forechecks and cycles by smothering players along the walls. He boxes out from above the crease with ease. He does need to learn to make better decisions defensively, as he got burned a few too many times this past season when he abandoned the net front without support to chase behind the net.
> Few draft-eligible players in Russia get meaningful minutes in the KHL, and the ones who do are typically wingers. For a defenseman to have played a regular role for a decent KHL team all season is nearly unprecedented.
> Where opinions diverge is about Silayev’s offensive game. His three goals and eight assists in 63 KHL games are solid, but most of that output came in a small run of games early in the season. His production at the junior level was close to non-existent. He is composed with the puck and keeps his head up, but he struggles with the accuracy of his passing on breakouts.
> If Silayev can turn his tools into offense, then he’s going to become a special player. But I’m far less inclined to buy the Victor Hedman-esque hype that some scouts are offering.
> Regardless, Silayev is a true outlier. If his trajectory holds, then he’s going to be one of the best shutdown defensemen in the NHL with the kind of makeup that many teams will spend years searching for without success.
Absolute Unit? Sure I’m into it
More than likely this guy gets traded for a rental or more immediate asset sometime in the future. The pick is an investment in equity more than anything else at this point.
I predict he’ll be really good like Colton Parayko or really bad like Colton Parayko