Kaigorodov leaving Russian Team To Join Sens

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Sens fans can raise a glass to this news...

He follows in Malkin's Footsteps

according to: http://metallurg.ru/news/24789/ and http://www.eurohockey.net...nsfers/last_24_hours.html

From Hockeyfutures.com

"At the age of 18, Kaigorodov had already possessed a solid 6’1 and 181-pound frame. He is a natural center and possesses great hockey sense. He sees the ice very well and creates excellent chances for his linemates. According to a source close to the Metallurg Manager, he called Kaigorodov a natural passer and a great skater. He further elaborated that Kaigorodov has great lateral movement and skates well through traffic, but does not have fast breakaway speed. Despite his solid size, Kaigorodov is not very aggressive. Instead of playing physical hockey, he prefers to use his stick and positioning to stop the opponent or get the puck. Kaigorodov has an above average wrist shot, but needs to shoot more often. Mentally, Kaigorodov is calm and composed, fitting in well among the veteran players of one of the best hockey teams in Europe. The source close to Metallurg described him as reserved and without a “stardom” complex that is common amongst younger players of his status."