From seventh rounder a year ago, to number seven on our annual top 20, Dmitry Zavgorodniy has been a fast riser through the Flames organization.
The pint-sized – 5’9″, 174 lbs – the Russian left winger can make a name for himself in the Flames organization as one of the rare right handed players with some offensive gifts. However, despite being touted for his offensive potential, he has yet to fully realize that during his time in North America.
How did we get here?
Zavgorodniy has been an exciting offensive prospect since his days in Russia, entering the scene by picking up 88 points in 36 U16 games at age 15, and doubled down on those stupefying numbers by putting up 46 in 21 the next season in the U17 league.