Draft profile: Danila Yurov is a top talent in professional limbo
Stuck between two leagues, Yurov should be the first Russian forward off the board. Danila Yurov is likely to be a litmus test for how National Hockey League teams view players from Russia, especially ones who are not based in North America. Yurov is one of two Russian-based players ranked highest and likely to go in the draft’s first round. The other player, Ivan Miroshnichenko has health issues that may affect things beyond where he plays hockey. Birthplace: Chelyabinsk, Russia Date of birth: December 22, 2003 Shoots: Left Position: Right Wing Height: 6’1” Weight: 179 lbs. Team: Metallurg Magnitogorsk (KHL)…
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