Yegor Rybkin (G, R, 6’6″, 206, Chaika Nizhny Novgorod, 12/03/2007) Yegor Rybkin is a 6’6′, 206-pound right-catching goaltender with NHL size and a raw but intriguing foundation, posting respectable numbers in limited MHL action this season (11 GP, 2.56 GAA, .915 SV%), but projecting as a longer-term development project rather than a near-term North American option. His size is his defining asset as he naturally fills the net and allows pucks to hit him when he is square, which supports his solid baseline save percentage despite not being challenged (24 shots against per game). He shows flashes of calm positional play, staying upright and controlled when tracking pucks from distance, and his ability to absorb shots into his body helps limit second chances (again when he is square). However, as with tall, developing goaltenders, his movement currently lacks efficiency and coordination, particularly on royal road passes where his size can work against him. He can be delayed on inside edge thrusts pushing post-to-post, which opens holes under his arms and through his body when transitioning, and struggles to seal the ice consistently, leading to avoidable goals against. His rebound control is inconsistent, often directing pucks into secondary danger areas rather than killing plays cleanly. His puck play is also limited, and he does not yet help his defense to create transition. His underlying numbers (1.69 xG against per game vs. 2.3 goals against) show he is allowing slightly more than expected, reinforcing that his raw tools are not yet translating into consistent performance. Overall, Rybkin has NHL size and a foundation worth monitoring, but his technical game, mobility, and coordination are still developing. In my opinion he is tracking toward becoming an NHL goaltender due to his physical profile and baseline ability. He is worth consideration as a fourth-round draft-and-develop option with a longer runway, provided there is confidence in the organization’s goaltending development coaching staff.