Vladimir Proskurin, an 18-year-old goaltender from Russia, was selected by the St. Louis Blues in the fourth round, 123rd overall, in the 2026 NHL Draft, after entering the year as one of the more obscure names in the class. Listed at 6-foot-1, 170 pounds, he spent his draft season with MHK Atlant Mytishchi, a club in the weaker division of Russia’s junior MHL that has produced only one previous NHL draftee.
Despite his team’s limited spotlight, scouts who dug in came away impressed. Evaluators highlight his rare combination of skating and athleticism, praising his ability to fling himself into deep extensions and recover into a ready stance with surprising ease. EliteProspects graded him as a second-round talent who slipped to the fourth round, largely because his obscure team and league kept him off many scouting radars for most of the season.
Proskurin played his draft season with Atlant Mytishchi, going 14-21-1 with a 2.97 GAA, a .921 save percentage, and two shutouts in 41 games, continuing his development as one of the more under-the-radar goaltenders in this draft class.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What team drafted Vladimir Proskurin? Vladimir Proskurin was selected by the St. Louis Blues in the fourth round, 123rd overall, in the 2026 NHL Draft.
What team did Vladimir Proskurin play for before the draft? He played for MHK Atlant Mytishchi in Russia’s junior MHL.
Why is Vladimir Proskurin considered a hidden gem? He played in relative obscurity for a weaker team in a less-scouted division, but graded out as a second-round talent according to EliteProspects, largely on the strength of his skating and athleticism.
What’s Vladimir Proskurin’s playing style? Scouts describe him as a highly athletic goaltender capable of deep extensions and quick recoveries, with strong hand placement and net coverage.
How tall is Vladimir Proskurin? He stands 6-foot-1 and weighs 170 pounds.
