Kirill Kudryavtsev

One of the smartest activators in the draft class, Kudryavtsev’s upside comes from both supporting the offence and creating it. He anticipates hand-offs along the boards, using that space to shoot. The give-and-go from the point features heavily in his game, often used to create a shot for himself or a set-up a teammate across the slot. When he’s on the weak side, he consistently identifies seams, then fills them without exposing his team to risk. -EliteProspects 2022 NHL Draft Guide