Player's Profile
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- Name: Vyateslav Buravchikov
- Position: D
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 189 lbs
- Birthdate: 1987-05-22
- Eligible for Draft: 2005
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Moscow, Russia
- Acquired: 6th round (191st overall), 2005
- Playing In: Europe
Vyateslav Buravchikov
Prospect Grade: 6.5 D (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
Made his professional debut with the High League's (Russia 2) Soviet Wings (Moscow).
2006-07: Buravchikov signed with perennial Russian Super League favorites Ak Bars Kazan for 2006-07. Ak Bars Kazan won the RSL’s regular season handily and Buravchikov was a big part of it despite being the team’s second youngest member. An excellent skater, Buravchikov played 35 of his team’s 54 games finishing with a plus/minus (+5). The offensive blueliner captained Russia’s 2007 WJC squad in Leksand, Sweden. Buravchikov came through in the clutch for the young Russians, scoring four points in seven games and winning his team’s best player award in their semi-final win over Sweden.
2007-08: In his second season with Kazan of the Russian Super League, Buravchikov recorded one point, a goal, in 46 appearances with the club.
Talent Analysis
Buravchikov is a good skater with a smooth stride and a hard, precise shot. He has average puck handling skills and good vision. Despite having a reputation as an offensive defenseman, he has made a name for himself as a safe, consistent player in the Russian Super League. Playing for powerhouse Ak Bars Kazan, he has been an effective contributor, though not as an offensive weapon.
Future
The Sabres retain his rights due to the lack of IIHF agreement with Russia. He does have the talent to contribute on offense, but it remains to be seen whether he will develop those gifts or embrace a role as a consistent stay-at-home defender.
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Profile Last Updated: August, 9th 2009
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