1, is Vasili Podkolzin. Vancouver took the Russian winger in the first round 10th overall in the 2019 NHL Entry. However, he is currently playing in the KHL for SKA St. Petersburg. Podkolzin played for the Belye Medvedi club until he was 12 years old, when he moved to Vityaz Podolsk. Related: Canucks News & Rumors: Podkolzin, Ferland, Hoglander, Demko & More. The Vancouver Canucks made their first pick of 2019 at the NHL draft on Friday, going with Russian forward Vasili Podkolzin for the 10th pick overall. He is a very talented offensive player that is responsible defensively as displayed on the International Stage for Team Russia. Rumour: Blake Price of TSN tweeted that Jim Benning has said that he would like to get Vasili Podkolzin signed after April 30th and get him into the Canucks’ lineup as soon as possible. (First reported: @tass_agency) pic.twitter.com/7a8NZ7nTSN, — Gillian Kemmerer (@gilliankemmerer) November 2, 2020. (Jonathan Hayward/CP) If he is able to produce at a high rate, it should show Canucks fans and SKA management that he does have more offensive potential than the stat line indicates. The move was done both because Belye Medvedi has no professional affiliate, and their leadership had changed. Vasili Podkolzin poses for a portrait after being selected 10th overall by the Vancouver Canucks during the first round of the 2019 NHL Draft at Rogers Arena on June 21, 2019 in Vancouver… "Vasily Podkolzin" #92 ... 2019 round 1 #10 overall by Vancouver Canucks Agency PREMIUM Highlights 1 1 1 A skilled winger who plays with an edge. Vancouver Canucks prospect Vasili Podkolzin was a healthy scratch Sunday in Russia — and he may not play much more for SKA St. Petersburg, if Russian media reports are to be believed. In this edition of Vancouver Canucks News & Rumors, I’ll share news about prospects Vasili Podkolzin and Nils Hoglander. Categories Canucks rss_feed. Canucks GM Jim Benning said Podkolzin has the size and strength to ... the Canucks shouldn’t be worried about Vasili Podkolzin. Vasili Podkolzin didn’t post eye-popping numbers before he was drafted 10th overall by the Vancouver Canucks. Canucks GM Jim Benning said Podkolzin has the size and strength to make the jump right to the NHL. His grandfather played for Khimik Voskresensk, and his father plays in an amateur league. Canucks prospect Vasili Podkolzin had an excellent performance against Team Canada in the 2021 World Junior Championships despite the loss. The 19 year old Russian winger will now be known as the 19 year old Russian captain of the U20 team as he will be wearing the “C” in an upcoming tournament this week. photo: Darryl Dyck, CP It’s been an odd season for the Vancouver Canucks’ top prospect. 1 in Central Scouting final ranking of International skaters", "Podkolzin preaches patience for NHL arrival ahead of 2019 Draft", "Canucks had options, but were always sold on Russian Vasili Podkolzin", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Vasily_Podkolzin&oldid=1003251584, National Hockey League first round draft picks, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles containing Russian-language text, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Biographical information and career statistics from, This page was last edited on 28 January 2021, at 03:00. Five staff writers (Beggsy, Westy, CanucksAbbyFan2, Trevor Connors, Markus Meyer) and one former staff writer (Daniel Gee, Elite Prospects) cast votes for the project. Он не захотел ехать в Канаду и перешел в СКА", "Kakko No. Details about 2019 SC #10 Vasili Podkolzin 15/19 RC Rookie DRAFT Vancouver Canucks RUSSIA. Vasily Alexandrovich Podkolzin (Russian: Василий Александрович Подколзин; born 24 June 2001) is a Russian professional ice hockey winger currently playing for SKA Saint Petersburg of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Vasili Podkolzin set for a semifinal matchup against Canada Podkolzin’s WJC play has been somewhat polarizing amongst the fanbase, as you’d expect from a top Vancouver Canucks prospect. Jason Brough: Canucks GM Jim Benning said that Vasili Podkolzin’s KHL contract is up on April 30th and that the Canucks plan is to sign him and then get him into their lineup as soon as they can. The tallest team in the NHL is the Vancouver Canucks with only two players under six feet. Vasili Podkolzin a.k.a. He recorded 3 assists in 7 games, helping Russia win bronze. Vancouver Canucks prospect Vasili Podkolzin had an electric performance against an elite Canadian squad in the World Junior semi-finals. I feel Podkolzin is going to really benefit from the tutelage of Igor's mind and overall approach to the game. [2] He split the 2018–19 season between three teams and leagues: three games with SKA; fourteen with SKA-Neva of the Supreme Hockey League (VHL), the minor league for the KHL; and twelve games with SKA-1946 of the MHL. The rise and fall of Podkolzin. We’ve got plenty of motivation, and we have something to prove.”. "Vasily Podkolzin" #92 ... 2019 round 1 #10 overall by Vancouver Canucks Agency PREMIUM Highlights 1 1 1 A skilled winger who plays with an edge. It was an interesting move by general manager Jim Benning because Podkolzin was under contract for two seasons in the KHL, which meant the team would have to wait until 2021-22 before moving him to North American and the NHL. However, he is currently playing in the KHL for SKA St. Petersburg. Vancouver Canucks News & Rumors: Demko, Podkolzin & Hoglander November 30, 2020 by admin 0 Comments Column , Jim Benning , Nils Hoglander , Thatcher Demko , Vancouver Canucks , Vasili Podkolzin Podoklzin has bounced around the KHL and VHL over the past two weeks and now finds himself leading Russia’s U20 team at the Karjala Cup in Finland. [5], In 2018, Podkolzin captained Russia in the Hlinka Gretzky Cup where he won a bronze medal. Podkolzin and St. Petersberg play again today in the second game of their Conference Quarterfinals against Dinamo Minsk, leading the series 1-0. [6] He led the tournament in scoring with 8 goals, 3 assists and 11 total points in 5 games. Russia does have something to prove as the powerhouse country has not won a gold medal at the WJC since 2011 while hitting the podium in nine of the previous 10 tournaments. Here’s why It was former Vancouver Giants general manager and … With top prospect Vasili Podkolzin currently impressing on the international stage as the captain of Team Russia, the Vancouver Canucks want to assure their fans that it is only a matter of time before he’s doing the same for them. Related: Vancouver Canucks News & Rumors: Hamonic, Ferland [3] As he still has a contract with SKA for two more seasons, Podkolzin is expected to remain in Russia before moving to the NHL. As Daniel Wagner mentions, the longer SKA’s playoff run is, the less likely it is we see Podkolzin play games for the Canucks this season. The Vancouver Canucks don’t have a pick until the third round this year. So why has Podkolzin’s stock dropped, and should the Vancouver Canucks be weary of selecting him at 10th overall if he falls that far? ... Utah Vancouver Washington DC Winnipeg ... be worried about Vasili Podkolzin. He was selected tenth overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. I’ll discuss some of the line combinations early in the Canucks’ training camp and wonder what these might mean for the team. Vancouver Canucks News & Rumors: Demko, Podkolzin & Hoglander November 30, 2020 by admin 0 Comments Column , Jim Benning , Nils Hoglander , Thatcher Demko , Vancouver Canucks , Vasili Podkolzin Analysis: The Canucks have very high hopes for Vasili Podkolzin. “We have put together a strong team. (Jonathan Hayward/CP) The Vancouver Canucks have only two prospects participating in the 2021 World Junior Championship (WJC) in Vasili Podkolzin and Arvid Costmar.Podkolzin will be playing in his third straight tournament while Costmar will be making his debut. Unfortunately, the Russians fell … He has one younger brother, Mikhail (born 2011), who also plays hockey. The Vancouver Canucks caught many by surprise at the 2019 NHL Draft on Friday, taking Russian winger Vasily Podkolzin with the 10th overall pick. The Vancouver Canucks drafted Vasili Podkolzin with the 10th pick of the NHL Entry Draft. Vasily Alexandrovich Podkolzin (Russian: Василий Александрович Подколзин; born 24 June 2001) is a Russian professional ice hockey winger currently playing for SKA Saint Petersburg of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). With top prospect Vasili Podkolzin currently impressing on the international stage as the captain of Team Russia, the Vancouver Canucks want to assure their fans that it is only a matter of time before he’s doing the same for them. When he was eight, Podkolzin joined the Belye Medvedi (White Bears) club. Welcome to the Canucks Top 25 Under 25 Rankings, the series that makes you wish you were under 25 again. He is a very talented offensive player that is responsible defensively as displayed on the International Stage for Team Russia. Rick Dhaliwal: There have been lots of recent rumors about Vancouver Canucks prospect Vasili Podkolzin leaving his KHL team, SKA, after he was made a healthy scratch on Saturday.. Sources say that as of now the plan remains that he’d spend the rest of the season with SKA. [1] He spent four years with Vityaz at their school, but was not given a chance to play for their club in the Junior Hockey League (MHL), the top junior league in Russia, so in 2018 he decided to transfer to powerhouse SKA Saint Petersburg. Watch as the Vancouver Cancuks select Vasily Podkolzin with the 10th overall pick in the NHL Entry Draft. The Karjala Cup begins on Thursday and it’s going to look magnificent to view Podkolzin skating around with a “C” on his chest. This does not mean that he will captain Russia at the World Junior Championships this December but should mean he is still the front runner to captain Russia at the WJC. As Canucks’ fans know, Podkolzin will be able to sign with Vancouver after his 2020-21 season in Russia is completed. So why has Podkolzin’s stock dropped, and should the Vancouver Canucks be weary of selecting him at 10th overall if he falls that far? Gillian Kemmerer of The Faceoff & Ice Diaries was reporting on Russia’s U20 media availability and got this quote from Podkolzin. Vancouver Canucks general manager Jim Benning told TSN Radio 1040 Vancouver on Monday that the team is planning to have Vasili Podkolzin make his … What makes this young Russian bull dog such a good pick? We know and believe in one other. The Vancouver Canucks drafted Vasili Podkolzin 10th-overall in the 2019 NHL Draft. Finally, I’ll share rumors that the Canucks are after defensive defenseman Travis Hamonic. The Vancouver Canucks caught many by surprise at the 2019 NHL Draft on Friday, taking Russian winger Vasily Podkolzin with the 10th overall pick. With top prospect Vasili Podkolzin currently impressing on the international stage as the captain of Team Russia, the Vancouver Canucks want to assure their fans that it is only a matter of time before he’s doing the same for them. RW | 61 | 196 lbs Shoots | Left Born | 2001-06-24 Draft | 2019 Round 1 #10 Overall by Vancouver Canucks The plan still remains for Podkolzin to stay with SKA. [2] The Belye Medvedi facilities were on the opposite side of the city from the Podkolzin home (north-west and south-east, respectively); it took over an hour via metro and bus for Podkolzin to reach the rink. Benning saying he wants to sign Podkolzin after April 30 and get him in the Canucks lineup ASAP. RW | 61 | 196 lbs Shoots | Left Born | 2001-06-24 Draft | 2019 Round 1 #10 Overall by Vancouver Canucks A speedy left-shot forward who often plays the right wing, Podkolzin turned heads last year at the 2018 Hlinka-Gretzky Tournament in August. Vasili Podkolzin walks to the podium with Canucks GM Jim Benning after being picked tenth overall in the 2019 NHL Draft at Rogers Arena in Vancouver.