Attached is an article detailing Russian draft prospect Ivan Ryabkin’s arrival in North American. As the article indicates, Ryabkin was once considered a top 10 prospect. However, that has been altered by his incredibly slow start to the season. Hopefully he can regain his prior form as he joins the USHL’s Muskegon Lumberjacks.
On a different note, world junior action continues in Ottawa with all four quarterfinal games being played today. Once again, Latvia will not go away quietly. After falling behind 3-0 to Sweden, it is now 3-2 after two periods. USA and Switzerland are up next with a 2:30 puck drop.