"Likely to be a backup to Jamie Storr in the future, Volkov has great potential. A stand-up goalie with a quick glove hand, Volkov is small in size, but loves to challenge shooters. Quick, he needs to work on his five hole. Starred for Russia at the WJC." (The Sports Forecaster 1999-2000, p. 206)
"His size (6-foot-1, 185 pounds) makes Volkov a big target in goal and he's mobile and quick. The Kings have sent goaltending consultant Don Edwards to Halifax to work with him and they like how receptive Volkov is to learning. They also appreciate his work ethic and believe he can refine his technique as needed. "We like him a lot; we think he has a very good future," [Los Angeles director of player personnel Bill] O'Flaherty said. "He has all the potential to be an NHL goaltender." Volkov is under contract." (The Hockey News Future Watch 2000)
"The team's top prospect despite being solid at the goaltending position. Has continued to show solid progress after another good season with Halifax of the QMJHL. Also had an excellent showing at the world junior championships. This stand-up goalie will be given plenty of time to mature in the farm system. Should have a bright future." (The Sports Forecaster 2000-01, p. 203)
"No room on the farm so he wound up in ECHL. Hope is waning, but not lost." (Matt McHale, The Hockey News Future Watch 2001)
"Volkov struggled in his first pro season. He was bombed in the AHL but put up decent numbers in the ECHL. His stock has dropped but he still has the raw ability to turn it around." (The Sports Forecaster 2001-02, p. 209)
"Volkov returned to Russia and enjoyed some success, being named to the all-star team and recording a 2.17 goals-against average. He showed up in the big games and it looks like his development is back on track. The question now is whether Volkov will return to North America anytime soon." (The Sports Forecaster 2002-03, p. 203)
REGULAR SEASON
Year Team GP Min W L T GA GAA Shots Sv% ShO G A PiM S/60 PERS
95-96 SKA Avto2 Yekat CIS2 42 78
96-97 SKA Yekaterinburg RUSSIA3 34 66
Krylja Sovetov Moscow RUSJR 8 9
97-97 Krylja Sovetov Mos. RUSSIA3 27 72
98-99 Halifax Mooseheads QMJHL 39 2332 25 9 3 105 2.70 1248 .915 2 0 2 21
99-00 Halifax Mooseheads QMJHL 40 2221 23 13 2 124 3.35 1396 .903 1 0 0 2
00-01 Lowell Lock Monsters AHL 5 202 1 1 0 16 4.75 92 .826 0 0 0 0
New Orleans Brass ECHL 29 1577 12 9 5 81 3.08 898 .910 1 0 0 2
01-02 Salavat Yulayev RUSSIA 29 2.20 .910 0 0 4
02-03 Dynamo Moscow RUSSIA 5 1.68 .930 0 0 2
03-04 Dynamo Moscow RUSSIA 11 624 18 1.73 241 .925 3 0 0 0
04-05 Spartak Moscow RUSSIA 43 0 1 0
POST-SEASON
Year Team GP Min W L GA GAA Shots Sv% ShO G A PiM S/60 PERS
98-99 Halifax Mooseheads QMJHL 5 282 1 4 21 4.47 0 0 1 0
99-00 Halifax Mooseheads QMJHL 8 416 3 4 29 4.18 0 0 0 0