Chicago Blackhawks ahead prospect Roman Kantserov, a rising asset for Metallurg Magnitogorsk within the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL), was named Finest Ahead of the Week because of his wonderful play. The 20-year-old, born on Sep. 20, 2004, in Magnitogorsk, Russia, stands at 5-foot-9 and weighs 176 kilos. He was drafted by the Blackhawks within the second spherical (forty fourth general) of the 2023 NHL Draft.
Within the 2024-25 season, Kantserov has accrued 13 factors (7 targets, 6 assists) in 15 video games. Final week, he recorded six factors (5 targets, 1 help) in three video games, highlighted by a hat trick and game-winning purpose in a high-scoring 7-5 victory over Lada. Past his offensive expertise, he contributed defensively with seven hits, two interceptions, and a takeaway, underlining his all-around worth on the ice. He has additionally noticed his common time on ice develop from 12 minutes final season to over 17 within the present marketing campaign.
With robust playoff performances in 2024, culminating in a Gagarin Cup victory with Metallurg, and regular improvement within the KHL, Kantserov is a rising star poised for an impactful profession. His recognition as Finest Ahead of the Week reinforces his standing as a key participant for Metallurg and a promising prospect for the Blackhawks. Kantserov’s contract within the KHL runs via the 2025-26 season.
