Red Wings prospect Dimitri Buchelnikov earns another major accolade
The Red Wings are hoping for big things out of Russian draft pick Dimitri Buchelnikov, and he's added to his personal accolade list in the KHL!
The Detroit Red Wings are hoping that they've gotten themselves one of the next great Russian talent playing in their system.
Dimitri Buchelnikov, whom he selected with the 52nd overall pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, is currently playing for Hockey Club Vityaz Moscow Region in the Bobrov Division of the Kontinental Hockey League.
During the recent KHL All-Star Skills Competition, it was Buchelnikov who demonstrated his incredible speed, coming out on top in the fastest skater competition.
The Red Wings have enjoyed the likes of Sergei Fedorov, Pavel Datsyuk, Igor Larionov, Slava Fetisov, Slava Kozlov, Vladimir Konstantinov, and other notable Russians on their team.
Is Dmitri Buchelnikov the next great Russian forward?
Could the Red Wings have the next great Russian talent on their hands?
Russian sports writer Mikhail Skryl has taken notice of Buchelnikov, noting not only his skill but the possibility of him making the jump to North America after the end of his current contract in the KHL.
Buchelnikov is not fond of throwing the puck along the boards and playing a primitive game based on the 'north-south' principle. The forward is close to combination hockey.
Buchelnikov's game is closely watched in Detroit. No one will be surprised if after the end of his contract with Vityaz, Buchelnikov rushes overseas.
Buchelnikov is part of a growing list of prospects that Yzerman is banking on to have an impact on the future success of the Red Wings.
Along with Buchelnikov, the Red Wings have the likes of Nate Danielson, Carter Mazur, Alex Sandin-Pellikka, Sebastian Cossa, Trey Augustine, William Wallinder, and others in their system.
