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Flyers Sign German Rubtsov to Entry-Level Contract
Kevin have been writing for Sports Talk Philly since 2011. Currently editor and lead writer of Philadelphia Flyers coverage. He is also Flyers insider for 97.3 ESPN-FM in South Jersey, a Flyers writer for Last Word On Hockey, and the host of the Flyers Files Podcast on BFA Live Sports. Kevin graduated from Cabrini University in 2014.
All posts by Kevin DursoPublished02 Mar 2017
By Kevin Durso, Sports Talk Philly editor 
The Flyers first-round pick from the 2016 Draft made the transition from Russia to the QMJHL earlier this year and has taken off with it. It was only a matter of time before the Flyers took the next step to German Rubtsov's future with the Orange and Black.
Rubtsov signed an entry-level contract with the Flyers on Thursday, GM Ron Hextall announced.
Rubtsov has played in 14 games since joining the Chicoutimi Sagueneens in the QMJHL. He has eight goals and 12 assists for 20 points in that time.
The 18-year-old also appeared for Russia in the World Junior Championships, appearing in five games and receiving a bronze medal. He was held scoreless, but was one of just four 18-year-olds playing for Russia, making playing time scarce.
Before making the move to the QMJHL, Rubtsov split time between the Russian Junior League and the KHL. He was scoreless in 15 KHL games, but posted eight goals and seven assists in 15 games in Russian Juniors.
