Unexpected situation for prospect Bogdan Konyushkov, and it's good news for the Canadiens
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Bad news for a Canadiens prospect in Russia could turn into good news for the Tricolore.
Bogdan Konyushkov has lost his captaincy with his KHL team. Even worse, he has been demoted to the third defensive pair after previously being a key defensive player for Torpedo.
Several factors might explain this situation. There are rumors suggesting that Bogdan Konyushkov has expressed interest in leaving the KHL and Russia to potentially play in North America.
This is not an uncommon scenario in Russia. It's not due to a lack of talent, but KHL teams generally dislike when their players think about leaving before the season even starts.
We'll have to wait and see, but some observers believe that the fourth-round pick in 2023 could become a potential steal for the Canadiens.
Since being drafted by the Tricolore, Bogdan Konyushkov has developed impressively.
He is considered a well-rounded defenseman with good first-pass ability, solid defensive reliability, and an intriguing offensive touch.
One to watch closely!
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