http://www.hockeysfuture.com/articles/1 ... 09_review/
Maxim Trunev: As an 18 year old in the KHL, he had very limited ice time, but apparently has unbelievable skills (something like combining the best of both Kostitsyns), and, had he been a a couple of days younger, could have been a first round pick this year. If he comes over to North America he has to play in the OHL, but whatever the situation, needs more responability, either here or in the KHL, to develop properly.
Niklas Torp: Getting great experience in the World Juniors (silver medal) and the Elite league playoffs in Sweden. He's a smart stay at home guy who is a little on the small side, so likely won't have much of an impact in the NHL (think Francis Bouillon if all goes well).
Valentenko: No real analysis of his play, just talking about how he can't come back for at least one more year, but that he certainly has NHL potential.
Emelin: Needs to come to North America. His take no prisoners style means that he gets way too many penalties in Europe, thus impacting on his development. Still, he was on the top defensive pairing on one of the best defensive teams in the KHL before getting injured. Apparently we might not have to wait any longer to see him over here.
