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Pyotr Andreyanov is another Russian netminder the Flames might target
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Ryley Delaney
Jun 21, 2025, 16:00 EDTUpdated: Jun 21, 2025, 02:00 EDT
The Calgary Flames like to draft Russian netminders.
Four of the past five drafts have seen the Flames go down the pipeline that is Russian netminders. In 2020, they selected Daniil Chechelev, followed by Arsenii Sergeev in 2021. They took a draft off from picking Russian netminders in 2022, but that was probably because they had three picks. In 2023, the Flames were right back at it when they picked Yegor Yegorov in the sixth-round. Finally, they picked Kirill Zarubin in the third-round of last year’s draft.
During the season, I did the mid-season prospect update for Sergeev, Yegor Yegorov, and Zarubin, so is it any surprise I’m doing Pyotr Andreyanov’s profile? Probably not.
Let’s get to know the 18-year-old netminder.

Scouting report

Andreyanov is a left-handed catching goalie who stands at 6’0”, 207 lbs. The 18-year-old was born in the town of Volsk, Russia, along the banks of the mighty Volga River.
According to Steven Ellis of Daily Faceoff, the netminder ranks as the 58th-best draft-eligible prospect, right around where the Flames will pick in the second round. Here’s what Ellis had to say about Andreyanov:
Andreyanov, the top-rated international-based goaltending prospect, has been truly dominant in the Russian junior league. His save percentage has been above .940 for most of the season, and while his team does score a lot, he seems to thrive when he faces more action. His glove hand is quick, he’s reactive when he needs to be, and he doesn’t get frazzled when he lets a goal in.
In early May, Neutral Zone released a scouting report that said this about the Russian netminder:
Andreyanov combines elite puck-tracking, high-level athleticism, and statistical dominance in one of the best junior leagues in Europe. While he’s not the biggest goaltender in his class, he compensates with technical structure, agility, and compete. His game requires refinement—especially in terms of rebound control, glove reliability, and movement efficiency—but the tools are undeniable. He is draftable in the middle rounds for teams who prioritize athletic goalies and are willing to invest in long-term technical development. A goalie development staff that can polish his structure and reduce his overactivity will find a strong foundation to build on.
Lastly, his Elite Prospects bio has this to say about Andreyanov:
Pyotr Andreyanov is one of the most impressive skaters and athletes at the position. He has strong footwork and explodes well to the top of the crease to take away time and space from shooters, while also not giving up too much where an easy pass will beat him. His play reading and tracking combined well with those mobility skills, as Andreyanov is often beating the play to its spot and makes difficult situations look easy.

The numbers

Andreyanov has yet to make his professional debut, spending his last two seasons in Russia’s junior league. A product of CSKA Moscow, Andreyanov had a .916 save percentage and 3.04 goals against average in 20 games played last season, finishing the year with a 9-8-1 record.
He was one of the better goalies in the MHL this past season, finishing with a .942 save percentage and 1.75 goals against average, with a 23-6-6 record in 37 games played. Andreyanov’s save percentage was second-best for all netminders in the league, while his goals against average was fourth-best.
The 18-year-old’s strong play continued into the post-season, as he finished with a .929 save percentage and 2.36 goals against average in six games, although CSKA Moscow lost in six games.

Availability and fit

Starting with availability, it seems as if Andreyanov will be available in the second round and perhaps even the third round. His consolidated ranking on Elite Prospects is 59th, but the site itself ranks him 79th. Sportsnet’s Jason Bukala and Daily Faceoff’s Steven Ellis have him at 57th and 58th, respectively. So he’ll almost certainly be available in the later rounds.
The more pressing issue is fit for the Flames. That then becomes a question of “how many goalies, specifically Russian goalies, is too many goalies?” With Dustin Wolf, the Flames have their goalie of the future, and no, he’s not Russian.
Add in Arsenii Sergeev, who recently signed his first professional contract, and they could have a good duo whenever Sergeev is ready. They also signed collegiate netminder Owen Say, who performed well for Notre Dame last year (also not Russian).
All that said, the Flames do have a type – they love their Russian netminders. These kinds of picks, namely Zarubin and Yegorov, could pay dividends later down the road as the National Hockey League teams never lose their rights to Russian players. 
Perhaps down the road, one of these Russian netminders breaks out in the Kontinental Hockey League in his mid to late 20s and decides to come to North America. Who knows how the Flames will look in 5-10 years? Think Ilya Sorokin.

Ryley Delaney is a Nation Network writer for FlamesNation, Oilersnation, and Blue Jays Nation. She can be followed on Twitter @Ryley__Delaney.
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