Former defender of several KHL clubs Nikita Shchitov told that advice from Torpedo head coach Igor Larionov will help Anton Silaev in the future to gain a foothold in the NHL.
The 18-year-old defenseman Silaev was selected 10th in the NHL rookie draft by the New Jersey Devils. In total, the league’s clubs selected 27 Russians in the draft.
— Silaev is a good defender, he had an excellent season. The next one should be even better. The main thing is that he avoids injuries. Silaev has the trust of Igor Larionov’s staff. If Anton continues to treat things the same way, he will only build that trust.
Working under the leadership of Igor Nikolaevich brings Silaev a lot. He gains a lot of experience which will be useful to him in his future career. Larionov’s advice is invaluable; they will help Silaev gain a foothold in the NHL,” Shchitov told .
Last season, Silaev played 68 games for Torpedo, including the playoffs, scoring 13 (3+10) points. He also played for Chaika (MHL) in the Kharlamov Cup, scoring 3 (0+3) points in 10 matches.
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