The UConn Blog · Apr 26, 2019
UConn Men’s Hockey Earns Commitment From Elite Russian D Yan Kuznetsov
Ian Bethune/The UConn Blog According to NHL.com’s Mike Morreale, Russian defenseman Yan Kuznetsov committed to the Huskies. After signing the most talented freshman class in program history in 2018, UConn men’s hockey continues to bring elite talent to Storrs.
Listed at 6-foot-4, Kuznetsov is a two-way defenseman that can skate well. He’s only 17 but it’s possible he could come to UConn as soon as this upcoming season. If not, Kuznetsov will be a member of the Huskies’ recruiting class of 2020.
Being so young, Kuznetsov isn’t eligible for the NHL until the 2020 Draft. However, most mock drafts slot him between the 13th and 30th best prospect for that year.