Mikhail Ilyin

March 2024 – Ilyin began his draft plus one season on fire with four points in his first six games. He is a prototypical offensive leaning winger playing in the KHL at a young age. Ilyin struggles to keep up skating wise and will need major improvements to the power and efficiency of his stride. Once in the offensive zone he is a force to be reckoned with. His agility on bigger ice in Europe has helped him to succeed as an offensive force. Passing and handles are the main strength of Ilyin’s game right now. He is incredibly deceptive and can be seen faking out defenders consistently. With Ilyin playing in the KHL his future in the NHL remains a bit of a mystery but the skill Ilyin possesses is intriguing. Tyler Ball