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U20 World Junior Championships -  Team Russia's sixth place at the last WJC in Saskatchewan, Canada, was nothing short of a failure. It was the worst result of the team since 2001, when the team lead by Petr Vorobiev couldn't get any better than the seventh place on the home soil. That team, just like this one, wasn't short of talent, considering that the team's front men were the likes of Ilya Kovalchuk (Atlanta Thrashers), Anton Volchenkov (Ottawa Senators) and Denis Grebeshkov (Edmonton Oilers). This year's roster included many talented players as well, like Nikita Filatov (Columbus Blue Jackets), Vladimir Tarasenko , Dmitri Orlov (Washington Capitals) and others, but the tournament didn't really finish like expected and team Russia was left out of the medal round after five straight apparitions. (RussianHockeyFans.com article by Alessandro Seren Rosso) READ MORE

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World Championships -  BERN, Switzerland -- Russia scored three power-play goals to beat the United States 4-1 in the second round of the ice hockey world championship on Saturday. The U.S. took an early lead but paid for committing too many penalties as Russia rallied to make it 3-1 at the end of the first period. Russia got another power-play goal early in the second, and the Americans never looked close to a comeback in the teams' first meeting at the worlds in five years. Defending champion Russia secured a spot in the quarterfinals as a top seed, having won Group E with a game to spare. "This was the best game so far for us," defenseman Denis Grebeshkov (Edmonton Oilers). "I know the real potential of our team so that is the way we should play every night." (Espn.com article) READ MORE

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National Hockey League (NHL) -  Mistakes? Denis Grebeshkov (Edmonton Oilers) has made a few. But he's now one of the mainstays on the Edmonton Oilers' defensive corps. And he wants to stay put. His agent, Todd Diamond, said on Monday that they engaged in exploratory contract talks with the Oilers prior to the trade deadline. The longer the term, the better added Grebeshkov. Two or three years would be ideal. (article by Joanne Ireland of The Edmonton Journal) READ MORE

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Canadian Junior Leagues -  On the New year's eve the Dallas Stars gave Ivan Vishnevsky (Dallas Stars) a very nice gift as he has been phoned by the main club's board, who communicated to him that he has been called up to the NHL. Vishnevsky - who skated with the Peoria Rivermen of the AHL this season, scoring three goals and twelve points in thirty-two matches - was drafted by the Stars in the 2006 Draft's first round, with the twenty-seventh overall pick. It's likely that his debut will be in the Stars' first 2009 game, scheduled on January 3rd against Denis Grebeshkov (Edmonton Oilers)'s Edmonton Oilers.

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Continental Hockey League (KHL) -  Alexander Radulov (Nashville Predators), Alexander Semin (Washington Capitals), Sergei Fedorov and Alexander Ovechkin (Washington Capitals) joined the Russian national team in Quebec. They will also join already present NHLers Dmitri Kalinin (Buffalo Sabres) and Denis Grebeshkov (Edmonton Oilers) among others.

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Denis Grebeshkov (Edmonton Oilers)'s Team Russia game worn jersey from the 2006-07 season has been added. This jersey is in a new style and is very unique. Please click on Read More to view the jersey. READ MORE

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World Championships -  FINLAND - RUSSIA - 4:5 (1:2, 0:2, 3:1).
GOALS:
- 0:1 Kulemin (Emelin, Nepryaev, 6.38),
- 1:1 T.Ruutu (Myantyulya, Kapanen, 13.11, pp),
- 1:2 Zaripov (Zinovev, Morozov, 17.40, pp),
- 1:3 Gonchar (Kovalchuk, Markov, 23.49, pp),
- 1:4 Morozov (Zinovev, Zaripov, 26.08, pp),
- 2:4 Khentunen (Pyarssinen, Kapanen, 43.37),
- 3:4 Lekhtinen (Nummelin, Peltonen, 48.53, pp),
- 3:5 Schastlivyy (Grebeshkov, 52.21),
- 4:5 Nummelin (T.Ruutu, 54.09, pp)
THREE STARS: Morozov, Schastlivyy, T.Ruutu.
LINEUPS:
FINLAND (43): Norrena; Nummelin - Kukkonen, Myantyulya - Saravo (2), Sederkholm - Berg (10); Lekhtinen - Koyvu - Peltonen-k, T.Ruutu - Kontiola - Miettinen, Khentunen - Kapanen (4) - Pyarssinen (2), Bergenkheym - Vyukhkola - Ya.Ruutu (5+20), Kallio, Pyueryalya.
RUSSIA (20): Koshechkin; Markov - Gonchar, Emelin - Kondratev, Nikulin (2) - Proshkin (10), Atyushov - Grebeshkov; Kovalchuk - Malkin - Frolov, Ovechkin (2) - Nepryaev (2) - Kulemin, Zaripov - Zinovev (2) - Morozov (2), Kharitonov - Schastlivyy-k - Radulov.
SHOTS: 25 (7, 6, 12) - 34 (9, 17, 8).
Game Notes: Russia won a close contest against Finland, taking a seeming insurmountable 4:1 lead into the third period. The Finns two quick tallies early in the third period, both of them not really Vasily Koshechkin (Tampa Bay Lightning)'s fault, though on at least one of the goals he was out of position on a quick one timer and did not move laterally fast enough to stop the puck. Fortunately, then Petr Schastlivy (Phoenix Coyotes) scored on a nice feed from Denis Grebeshkov (New York Islanders) with a precise wrist shot while Norrena was screened by a defenseman. Even though the Finns scored again with six minutes left, Russia closed the gates for the rest of the period and had a couple of great scoring chance to extend the lead, not allowing Norrena to empty the net for a sixth forward.

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World Championships -  Team Russia coaching staff has announced the final roster that will compete at the World Championships in Moscow:

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GOALIES: Alexander Eremenko , Vasily Koshechkin (Tampa Bay Lightning)

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DEFENSEMEN: Sergei Gonchar (Pittsburgh Penguins), Andrei Markov (Montreal Canadiens), Vitaliy Atyushov (Ottawa Senators), Denis Grebeshkov (New York Islanders), Alexei Emelin (Montreal Canadiens), Maxim Kondratiev (Anaheim Mighty Ducks), Ilya Nikulin (Atlanta Thrashers), Vitali Proshkin ;

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FORWARDS: Alexander Ovechkin (Washington Capitals), Evgeni Malkin (Pittsburgh Penguins), Ilya Kovalchuk (Atlanta Thrashers), Alexander Radulov (Nashville Predators), Alexander Frolov (Los Angeles Kings), Alexander Kharitonov , Danis Zaripov , Sergei Zinovjev (Boston Bruins), Nikolai Kulemin (Toronto Maple Leafs), Alexei Morozov (Pittsburgh Penguins), Ivan Nepriayev (Washington Capitals), Petr Schastlivy (Phoenix Coyotes)

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Russian Super League -  Talented 86 born forward Nikolai Kulemin (Toronto Maple Leafs) scored his club leading 27th goal of the season, leading HC Metallurg (Magnitogorsk) to victory. Defenseman Denis Grebeshkov (New York Islanders) continued his scoring streak, adding a goal and an assist in the victory against HC MVD. Tampa Bay Lightning late round 2006 selection Denis Kazionov (Tampa Bay Lightning) finally scored his first goal of the season, capping off a disappointing sophomore Super League campaign. Vladislav Evseev (Boston Bruins) is another struggling prospect who has begun to get more ice time with HC Dynamo and also found the net after two years of struggles, scoring his first of the season. READ MORE

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Russian Super League -  The Islanders today traded defenseman Denis Grebeshkov to the Edmonton Oilers for defenseman Marc-Andre Bergeron and a 3rd round pick in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. Grebeshkov, originally a first round selection by the Los Angeles Kings, was traded to New York last season and spent several months with the Islanders. The NHL club could not reach a one way agreement with the young defenseman and he concequently signed a one year deal with HC Lokomotiv in Russia. There, he has been one of the club’s top four defensemen and has also skated for the Russian national team, likely representing his country at the 2007 World Championships.

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Russian Super League -  Denis Grebeshkov (New York Islanders) has picked up his scoring, adding his 5th of the season for HC Lokomotiv in the club’s victory over the favored HC Khimik. Evgeni Artukhin (Tampa Bay Lightning) did not score, but managed to break the glass next to the penalty box with a bone-crushing shoulder check. In the day of underdogs, HC Dynamo tied up top HC Ak Bars 2:2 behind a strong effort from Igor Mirnov (Ottawa Senators) and former NHLer Alexander Kharitonov, who were involved in both goals. Igor Grigorenko (Detroit Red Wings) has again found his scoring touch in the past few games, scoring his 9th of the season with Vasily Koshechkin (Tampa Bay Lightning) stopping 27 of the 28 faced shots. READ MORE

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Karjala Cup (EuroTour) -  Detailed recap and scouting analysis of Russia's Karjala Cup victory over the Czech Republic. This game secured Russia's positon at the top of the EuroTour rankings and helped the team win the Karjala Cup. READ MORE

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Russian Super League -  Denis Grebeshkov (New York Islanders) was suspended for a hit he made on a young Soviet Wings forward and former rated prospect Alexander Goroshansky. Grebeshkov met the forward when the latter was skating into the zone with the puck, but also with his head down. The resulting impact was unexpected from Goroshansky side and resulted in the 86 born forward laying on the ice for several minutes unconscious before a stretcher was brought over to carry him off the ice. The resulting injury included a concussion and a broken jaw. The replays showed that the hit was clean and legal by NHL standards, but considering the resulting injury and the difference in rules between the NHL and the Russian Super League, it was deemed illegal and Grebeshkov was given a match penalty. He was then suspended for a single game, but the suspension was recently expanded to five games after further review and the surfacing of the seriousness of the injury to Goroshansky. Goroshansky is expected to make a full recovery in two to three months.

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Russian Super League -  Denis Grebeshkov (New York Islanders) suffered a minor injury that will likely disappoint a lot of admiring female fans of the bachelor. The talented young defenseman suffered a broken nose and has been forced to wear a cage to protect it while it heals. He is not expected to miss any ice time.

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Defenseman Denis Grebeshkov (New York Islanders) signed an insurance deal with HC Lokomotiv for the upcoming 2006-07 season. The young defenseman started the 2005-06 season as Los Angeles Kings property, primarily spending his time with the club’s AHL affiliate, the Manchester Monarchs. Towards the end of the season he was traded to the New York Islanders, where he spent the rest of the year in the NHL, making his way to the AHL only after the Islanders season was completed, but the Bridgeport Sound Tigers were still fighting in the playoffs. Expected to be one of the key pieces of the Islanders future defense, Grebeshkov is expected to return to the NHL for the upcoming season.

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Recently eliminated from the playoffs, the New York Islanders sent down Denis Grebeshkov to the Bridgeport Tigers to give the club a boost in time for the playoffs. Since his trade from the Los Angeles Kings to the Islanders, Grebeshkov spent the latter part of the season with the NHL club, recording 3 assists and a -8 +/- rating in 21 games. He skated in Bridgeport’s 2:1 victory over Wilkes Barre, recording a +1 +/- rating and 2PIM.

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The American Hockey League (AHL) clubs announced the Clear Day 22 player rosters today the feature the only players eligible to compete for their respective clubs for the remainder of the 2005-06 regular season and playoffs. The most notable absence is that of Evgeni Tunik, who was left off the Bridgeport Sound Tigers roster. He may still be eligible to skate for the Sound Tigers, as the club's roster includes several players currently skating in the NHL, including defenseman Denis Grebeshkov. Losing players to the NHL is one of the emergency conditions that allows a club to field players not on the original Clear Day roster. The Clear Day rosters included the following Russian prospects.

Albany River Rats (NHL affiliate - New Jersey Devils) - Ivan Khomutov, Alexadner Mogilny, Krisjanis Redlihs
Bridgeport Sound Tigers (NHL affiliate - New York Islanders) - Denis Grebeshkov
Hamilton Bulldogs (NHL affiliate - Montreal Canadiens) - Andrei Kostitsyn
Houston Aeros (NHL affiliate - Minnesota Wild) - Roman Voloshenko
Lowell Monsters (NHL affiliate - Colorado Avalanche) - Vitaly Kolesnik (G)
Manchester Monarchs (NHL affiliate - Los Angeles Kings) - Konstantin Pushkarev
Peoria Rivermen (NHL affiliate - St.Louis Blues) - Timofei Shishkanov
Portland Pirates (NHL affiliate - Anaheim Mighty Ducks) - Maxim Kondratiev
Syracuse Crunch (NHL affiliate - New York Rangers) - Fedor Fedorov
Toronto Marlies (NHL affiliate - Toronto Maple Leafs) - Alexander Suglobov

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Grebeshkov (New York Islanders) gets his turn: Acquired at deadline, defenseman has made most of opportunity (The Advocate Newspaper article) READ MORE

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Last night Denis Grebeshkov was traded by the Los Angeles Kings to the New York Islanders as part of a package deal that sent sniper Mark Parrish and defenseman Brent Sopel to the Kings in exchange for two former first rounders

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Matching action photo has been added Denis Grebeshkov's (Los Angeles Kings) game worn jersey page! READ MORE

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The Los Angeles Kings have recalled 2002 first round pick Denis Grebeshkov from their AHL affiliate the Manchester Monarchs. The young defenseman lead Manchester blue line in scoring with 16 assists. Widely expected to make the big club during training camp, Grebeshkov was one of the last players sent down to the AHL. This will be the young player’s second opportunity to skate in the NHL, as he spent four games with the Kings during the 2003-04 season before the NHL lockout.

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Denis Grebeshkov (Los Angeles Kings) Named To Russia's Preliminary Olympic Roster READ MORE

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Denis Grebeshkov (Los Angeles Kings): In the AHL I’ve learned to be cunning READ MORE

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Denis Grebeshkov's (Los Angeles Kings) Learning Curve (http://www.lakings.com article)(URL: http://www.russianprospects.com/public/article.php?link_id=220) READ MORE

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Our Man in the NHL: Denis Grebeshkov. A Ves Hokkei interview with Denis Grebeshkov conducted by Mikhail Zislis. (url: http://www.russianprospects.com/public/article.php?link_id=176) READ MORE

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Behind the Bench: Heading for the final stretch - an article about the Los Angeles Kings defensive prospect Denis Grebeshkov and his recent recall to the Kings.

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Denis Grebeshkov (Los Angeles Kings) assigend to Manchester Monarchs after 4 games in the NHL. The young blueliner performed in the first three games, but did not fare well in the third contest, where he was a -3. With the recent trades and players returning from the injured list, there was unfortunately no room for Grebeshkov on the Kings roster.

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Denis Grebeshkov is using his first NHL opportunity to the fullest. The young blue liner, who was recently recalled from the Kings’ AHL affiliate, has skated in two games for the NHL club, averaging 17 minutes per game. Grebeshkov’s play has been very mature and he looked especially strong in the first contest against Anaheim. Despite his solid play, it is unclear for how long Grebeshkov will remain in Los Angeles, as the NHL club’s injured blue liners are projected to return in the coming weeks, and the team has recently acquired veteran defenseman Nathan Dempsey from the Chicago Blackhawks. One this if absolutely clear: Grebeshkov is making a positive impression in his NHL debut.

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Defenseman Denis Grebeshkov (Los Angeles Kings) has been called up to Los Angeles and will likely dress for this Saturday's game between the Kings and the Anaheim Mighty Ducks. The Kings' '02 1st round pick has spent the season thus far with the Manchester Monarchs of the AHL and has recently returned from wrist surgery. Grebeshkov did not miss a step since his return, as he was the only skater to earn the star of the game honors in this past Wednesday’s scoreless tie between the Monarchs and the Portland Pirates.

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New photos of Denis Grebshkov (Los Angeles Kings, Ivan Nepriaeyv(Washington Capitals) and Konstantin Rudenko(Philadelphia Flyers) have been added to their profiles. The photos were taken at Lokomotiv Yaroslavl's 2003 gold medal celebrations exclusively for RussianProspects.com. You may access the player profiles by clicking on the links in top right corner of the screen.

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Denis Grebeshkov (Los Angeles Kings) has begun to skate and conducting light practices with the AHL's Manchester Monarchs. The young defenseman aggravated an old wrist injury in late November and was forced out of action for two months. After a minor surgery in December, he is on track to a full recovery within two to three weeks.