Dmitri Borichev (G, L, 6’3″, 198, Loko Yaroslavl, 06/19/2008) Dmitri Borichev is a 6’3′, 198-pound left-catching goaltender who plays a composed, tracking-first style supported by strong 2025/26 MHL statistics (24 GP, 2.25 GAA, .929 SV%, 3 SO, .859 SV% on Grade ‘A’ chances). He plays a quiet, controlled game built on high-end puck tracking and positional discipline, consistently arriving on his spots early and allowing pucks to hit him rather than chasing saves. His glove hand is a clear strength, cleanly handling pucks and killing plays, and his .859 save percentage on Grade ‘A’ chances shows legitimate ability to handle high-danger situations rather than benefiting solely from team structure. He maintains composure under pressure, shows strong visual attachment through traffic, and has an NHL-average frame capable of handling net-front incidental contact. He can be delayed on east-west plays, exposing seams and leaving his five-hole vulnerable while in motion, with movements that can appear segmented rather than fluid, particularly on recoveries. He relies heavily on positioning over athleticism, which limits his ability to kill plays when the initial read is beaten, and this will be tested at higher levels with increased pace and deception. Overall, I feel Borichev is as a structured, tracking-based goaltender with NHL backup upside and potential to develop into a 1B if his lateral mobility and recovery mechanics improve, making him a viable mid-to-late third round draft target with a clear development path focused on increasing lateral efficiency and tightening coverage on lateral sequences.