Even before looking closely at his game and tools, Artemi Knyazev is an intriguing prospect due to his path. Last year, the Russian-born defenceman played in the MHL and scored seven points in 39 games for the Irbis Kazan.
Birthplace: Kazan, Russia
Shoots: Left
Position: Defence
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 176 lbs.
Team: Chicoutimi Sagueneens (QMJHL)
For the 2018-19 season, he decided to fly over the Atlantic to join the Chicoutimi Saguenéens for his first North American hockey season. Like many before him, it was a completely new experience; a new language, a different environment, and a change of on-ice system.