Alexander Zharovsky: Bob Hartley sees him as a gem

That's quite a compliment coming from someone who is currently in his fifth season as a head coach in the KHL.

At first glance, looking at Zharovsky's playoff stats, one might think there's nothing impressive about them. He has recorded just two assists in nine games.

But the Canadiens prospect is currently facing off against Bob Hartley's team, giving Hartley the chance to watch him play up close. According to Hartley, Zharovsky is adapting to the professional playoff game and remains a dangerous player on the ice.

What Bob Hartley likes about this player is his attitude. He described him as a hard-working young player who has a good attitude off the ice.

He even explained that he sees a similarity between Demidov and Zharovsky in their work ethic off the ice.

Determination and work ethic are qualities that all NHL general managers love to see in their players. It's great to see that Zharovsky possesses an attitude that aligns with these values.

Salavat Yulaev Ufa and Zharovsky are currently trailing 3-0 in their series against Bob Hartley's Lokomotiv Yaroslavl. So his season could come to an end on Tuesday.

If that's the case, the Habs prospect can be satisfied with his first season in the KHL.

In a nutshell

– The extra development time will do him good.

– Nothing is going right for CF Montréal.

– A beautiful tribute.

– The Canadiens must win to have a chance at home-ice advantage.