A young star wants to come to America to attend Habs' rookie camp
Long awaited in the Montreal Canadiens' organizational chart, Russian defenseman Bogdan Konyushkov has confirmed that he wishes to attend the Canadiens' rookie camp next year, which has sparked a lot of buzz around the team.
The 21-year-old defenseman is still under contract with a KHL team until the 2025-2026 season, but he has now announced he wants to come to North America. This news is sure to fuel rumors surrounding the young Russian defenseman, whose rights belong to the Montreal Canadiens.
With a record of 28 points, including six goals, in 65 games in the best league after the NHL, Bogdan Konyushkov is expected to return to the KHL in 2024-2025, but with the new agreement between the KHL and the NHL, we could be in for a surprise!
A fourth-round pick by the Canadiens in 2023, Bogdan Konyushkov could establish himself as a top-4 or even top-2 defenseman with the Laval Rocket in the American Hockey League (AHL). At 21 years old, the Russian is seen as one of the best Russian prospects in the KHL.
It will be interesting to see how he adapts to a North American style of play. He will have to face tough competition from defensemen like Jordan Harris, Jayden Struble, William Trudeau, David Reinbacher, and Arber Xhekaj.
Can the 21-year-old Russian defenseman measure up to the other defensemen mentioned above?
The answer should be positive, but it will be challenging for him to surpass Lane Hutson and Logan Mailloux, two highly regarded prospects in the Canadiens' system. He will need to impress the Montreal management if he hopes to stay on this side of the Atlantic ocean.
| POLL | ||
Where's the perfect spot for Bogdan Konyushkov in 2025-2026? | ||
| Laval | 151 | 57.4 % |
| Montreal | 66 | 25.1 % |
| KHL | 46 | 17.5 % |
| VHL | 0 | 0 % |
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