Semyon Chistyakov isn’t very tall, he isn’t heavy, and this season playing in the MHL, he didn’t floor anyone with his production. But his competitiveness and mobility gives an edge over many of the taller and more productive defencemen in this 2019 draft class.
Birthplace: Yekaterinburg, Russia
Shoots: Left
Position: Defence
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 168 lbs.
Team: Tolpar Ufa (MHL)
Chistyakov’s game is mature beyond his years. If he had a few more inches and packed a bit more weight, he could have easily played in a professional league this season.