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Wednesday, November 8, 2000
NHL Prospect Profiles
Courtesy NHL Central Scouting
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Nikita Alexeev
Team: Erie Otters (OHL) |
Height/weight: 6-5, 215 |
Position: RW, shoots left |
Birthdate: Dec. 27, 1981 |
Birthplace: Murmansk, Russia |
Year |
Team |
League |
GP |
G |
A |
Pts |
PIM |
1998-99 |
Erie |
OHL |
61 |
17 |
18 |
35 |
14 |
1999-00 |
Erie |
OHL |
64 |
24 |
29 |
53 |
42 |
Personal Profile: 4th on the CSS Mid-Term Report, his final ranking is 7th ... selected 5th overall in the 1998 CHL Import Draft ... voted a finalist as the Western Conference's Fastest Skater in the 2000 OHL Coaches Poll ... finished sixth in team scoring this season ... played in the 2000 NHL/CHL Top Prospects Game ... won the Fastest Skater (14.493 sec.) and 150' Dash (5.518 sec.) events in the Top Prospects skills evaluation ... played on the Russian Junior Championship team in 1996-97 ... began playing hockey as a defenseman.
Central Scouting Report: An excellent skater with a long, powerful stride ... carries the puck well, using his long reach to protect the puck from defenders ... effectively anticipates the play, finding open ice ... very effective in front of the net ... a big power forward who excels in a fast paced game ... scores most of his goals from rebounds and deflections ... needs to be more aggressive.
Brad Boyes
Team: Erie Otters (OHL) |
Height/weight: 6-0, 181 |
Position: C, shoots right |
Birthdate: April 17, 1982 |
Birthplace: Mississauga, Ontario |
Year |
Team |
League |
GP |
G |
A |
Pts |
PIM |
1998-99 |
Erie |
OHL |
59 |
24 |
36 |
60 |
30 |
1999-00 |
Erie |
OHL |
68 |
36 |
46 |
82 |
38 |
Personal Profile: Ranked 6th on the CSS Mid-Term Report, his final ranking is 5th ... drafted 12th overall in the 1998 OHL priority selection ... led his team in scoring this season ... voted the Western Conference's Smartest Player, Best Playmaker and Best Stickhandler in the 2000 OHL Coaches Poll ... performed in the 2000 OHL All-Star Game, notching an assist for Team West ... played in the 2000 NHL/CHL Top Prospects Game ... was named Erie's Most Outstanding Player and Scholastic Player of the Year for 1999-2000 ... played for Team Ontario at the 1999 Canada Winter Games, receiving Best Forward honors ... captured a Gold Medal with Canada in the under-18 1999 Four Nations Tournament in the Czech Republic ... named OHL Player of the Week on April 3 ... selected to the OHL's Second All-Rookie Team last season ... finished third in voting for 1999 OHL Rookie of the Year honors ... Erie's Rookie of the Year in 1998-99.
Central Scouting Report: A solid agile skater with a deceiving change of pace ... excellent awareness and hockey sense and effectively reads the developing play ... a clever puckhandler with strong passing skills ... a natural goal-scorer with a quick, accurate shot ... likes to set up behind the opponents' net ... a hard-working team player and a leader on the ice ... plays an aggressive game with the strong desire to win ... a very offensive-minded player ... a very good forechecker who often forces turnovers by attacking ... needs to improve his physical strength.
Ilja Bryzgalov
Team: Togliatti (Rus) |
Height/weight: 6-3, 196 |
Position: G, catches left |
Birthdate: June 22, 1980 |
Birthplace: Togliatti, Russia |
Year |
Team |
League |
GP |
W-L-T |
SO |
GAA |
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1999-00 |
Togliatti |
Rus Sr. |
14 |
NA |
0 |
1.36 |
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Personal Profile: Ranked 2nd among European goaltenders on the CSS Mid-Term Report, his final ranking is 1st ... captured a Silver Medal with Russia in the 2000 World Junior Championships ... posted the tournament's best save percentage (.971) and goals-against average (0.77) in four games ... performed for Russia in the 2000 World Senior Championships.
Central Scouting Report: A big goaltender with very quick reflexes ... an excellent competitor with a good glove hand ... a stand-up goaltender who likes to challenge the shooter, taking advantage of his size ... a very high overall skill level ... remains very calm and focused.
Rick DiPietro
Team: Boston University (H.E.) |
Height/weight: 5-11, 180 |
Position: G, catches left |
Birthdate: Sept. 19, 1981 |
Birthplace: Winthrop, Mass. |
Year |
Team |
League |
GP |
W-L-T |
GAA |
SO |
SV% |
1998-99 |
USA |
U18 |
44 |
31-11-2 |
2.46 |
3 |
.903 |
1999-00 |
Boston U. |
H.E. |
26 |
17-3-5 |
2.44 |
2 |
.913 |
Personal Profile: Ranked 2nd among goaltenders in North America on the CSS Mid-Term Report, his final ranking is 1st ... performed for the US in the 2000 World Junior Championships, earning Best Goaltender honors and was named to the tournament's All-Star Team ... set an NCAA record with 77 saves in one game (3-2 loss, four-overtime periods) ... named the Hockey East Rookie of the Year ... selected to the Hockey East Second All-Star Team and the league's All-Rookie Team ... helped B.U. finish in first place this season ... was voted the MVP at the 2000 Beanpot tournament ... captured MVP, Top Rookie and First Team All-Star honors at the New England Awards this year ... played on the 1999 US under-18 team ... played for Team Massachusetts in the 1998 US Select-17 tournament ... won a Silver Medal with the US at the 1998 under-17 World Hockey Challenge.
Central Scouting Report: A very good skater with excellent agility and balance ... has exceptional recovery from scrambles ... uses his stick well to deflect pucks away from the net ... has a very quick glove hand and uses his blocker to angle shots into the corners very well ... is in control of rebounds and closes down on the puck with a quick butterfly ... handles the puck extremely well and is very good at setting-up the puck for his defensemen ... likes to keep the puck moving in his own end, playing it up to his defensemen ... a very aggressive and feisty goaltender with a very competitive and strong personality ... very effective at protecting his crease area.
Alexander Frolov
Team: Yaroslavl 2 (Rus) |
Height/weight: 6-3, 191 |
Position: LW, shots right |
Birthdate: June 19, 1982 |
Birthplace: Moscow, Russia |
Year |
Team |
League |
GP |
G |
A |
Pts |
PIM |
1998-99 |
Yaroslavl 2 |
Rus. 2 |
- |
- |
NA |
- |
- |
1999-00 |
Yaroslavl 2 |
Rus. 2 |
- |
- |
NA |
- |
- |
Personal Profile: Ranked 5th among Europeans on the CSS Mid-Term Report, his final ranking is 7th ... helped Russia capture a Silver Medal in the under-18 2000 World Championships (5-1-6 in 6 GP).
Central Scouting Report: An excellent skater with very good straight-away speed ... very strong puckhandling skills and is very effective controlling the puck along the boards and in the offensive zone ... a natural scorer with an excellent selection of shots ... has good hockey sense and excels in a finesse-style game ... a good two-way player who is aware of his defensive responsibilities ... a strong competitor.
Marian Gaborik
Team: Trencin (Slovakia) |
Height/weight: 6-1, 183 |
Position: LW, shoots left |
Birthdate: Feb. 14, 1982 |
Birthplace: Trencin, Slovakia |
Year |
Team |
League |
GP |
G |
A |
Pts |
PIM |
1998-99 |
Trencin |
Slo Sr. |
36 |
12 |
9 |
21 |
NA |
1999-00 |
Trencin |
Slo Sr. |
50 |
25 |
22 |
47 |
34 |
Personal Profile: Ranked 2nd among Europeans on the CSS Mid-Term Report, his final ranking is 4th ... played with Slovakia in the 2000 World Junior Championships, leading his team in scoring (3-1-4 in 7GP) ... performed for Slovakia in the under-18 2000 World Championships, leading his team in scoring and ranking fourth among the tournament's scoring leaders (6-2-8 in 6GP) ... participated in the 1999 World Junior Championships as a 16-year old (3-0-3 in 6GP) ... was a member of the Slovakian under-18 squad in the 1999 World Championships (3-7-10 in 7GP) ... played regularly in the Slovakian senior league as a 16-year old ... was selected by Baie-Comeau in the 1999 CHL Import draft, 11th overall.
Central Scouting Report: An excellent skater with good acceleration and speed ... is very well-balanced and solid on his skates ... an effective playmaker who reads the play very well ... a natural scorer who is very dangerous in the offensive zone ... has excellent puckhandling skills and is very effective in one-on-one situations ... needs to improve on his defensive game.
Peter Hamerlik
Team: Skalica Jr. (Slo Jr.) |
Height/weight: 6-1, 187 |
Position: G, catches left |
Birthdate: Jan. 2, 1982 |
Birthplace: Myjava, Slovakia |
Year |
Team |
League |
GP |
W-L-T |
GAA |
SO |
SV% |
1999-00 |
Skalica Jr. |
Slo Jr. |
37 |
NA |
3.92 |
NA |
NA |
Personal Profile: Ranked 1st among European goaltenders on the CSS Mid-Term Report, his final ranking is 2nd ... performed for Slovakia in the under-18 2000 World Championship (2.23 GAA) ... played in the 2000 Viking Cup with Slovakia ... played seven games with Skalica's senior team this season ... played in the under-18 1999 World Championships (2.43 GAA) ... was selected by the Kingston Frontenacs in the 1999 CHL Import Draft, 13th overall.
Central Scouting Report: Plays a butterfly style ... has good overall skills ... a quick glove hand ... needs to improve his concentration and confidence.
Scott Hartnell
Team: Prince Albert (WHL) |
Height/weight: 6-2, 192 |
Position: RW, shoots left |
Birthdate: April 18, 1982 |
Birthplace: Regina, Saskatchewan |
Year |
Team |
League |
GP |
G |
A |
Pts |
PIM |
1998-99 |
Prince Albert |
WHL |
65 |
10 |
34 |
44 |
104 |
1999-00 |
Prince Albert |
WHL |
62 |
27 |
55 |
82 |
124 |
Personal Profile: Ranked 3rd on the CSS Mid-Term Report, his final ranking is 3rd ... selected 7th in the 1997 WHL bantam draft ... played for the Eastern Conference in the 2000 WHL All-Star Game ... participated in the 2000 NHL/CHL Top Prospects Game, tallying an assist for Team Orr ... won the puck control event in the Top Prospects skills evaluation (16.710 sec.) ... finished ninth among the league's assist leaders ... led the Raiders in scoring this season ... was one of the WHL's youngest captains ... was named Prince Albert's MVP and Scholastic Player of the Year for 1999-2000 ... won a Gold Medal with Team Alberta at the 1999 Canada Games ... captured a Gold Medal with Canada in the under-18 1999 Four Nations Tournament in the Czech Republic, scoring the medal-winning goal in overtime ... his cousin, Mark Deyell, plays for the Toronto Maple Leafs AHL affiliate in St. John's, Newfoundland.
Central Scouting Report: Has deceptive speed and is quick to the puck ... works very well along the boards and in the corners ... has good passing skills and works hard to set up his linemates ... a creative playmaker ... has a solid shot and is dangerous around the net ... excels in a physical game ... a very aggressive forechecker who has a strong physical presence on the ice ... a very determined player who can intimidate opponents with his work ethic and physical play ... a good team player and excellent leader ... needs to improve his speed.
Dany Heatley
Team: Wisconsin (WCHA) |
Height/weight: 6-1, 200 |
Position: LW, shoots left |
Birthdate: Jan. 21, 1981 |
Birthplace: Freibourg, Germany |
Year |
Team |
League |
GP |
G |
A |
Pts |
PIM |
1998-99 |
Calgary |
AJHL |
60 |
70 |
57 |
127 |
91 |
1999-00 |
Wisconsin |
WCHA |
35 |
27 |
25 |
52 |
32 |
Personal Profile: Ranks 1st on the CSS Mid-Term Report, his final ranking is 1st ... is the second US collegiate player to be considered the top rated prospect in North America for the NHL Entry Draft, joining 1986 top pick Joe Murphy (Michigan State) ... named the WCHA's Rookie of the Year this season ... selected to the All-WCHA First Team and the WCHA All-Rookie Team ... named to the 2000 Division I All-America Second Team West ... captured a Bronze Medal with Team Canada in the 2000 World Junior Championships (2-2-4 in 7GP) ... captured the WCHA Player of the Week award on Feb. 21 ... three-times named the WCHA Rookie of the Week (Nov. 15, Jan. 10, Feb. 14) ... led all WCHA freshmen in scoring, ranking fourth in the league ... led the Alberta junior league in scoring in 1998-99 as a rookie ... born in Germany, he moved to Calgary at the age of four.
Central Scouting Report: An upright skater with deceptive speed when carrying the puck ... an excellent puckhandler with a long reach ... has a powerful shot with a quick release ... has outstanding hockey sense and effectively reads the play ... has the ability to make spectacular plays and is a natural scorer ... a key fixture on the power play ... a very competitive player who enjoys high pressure situations ... is willing to sacrifice for his team to make the play.
Rostislav Klesla
Team: Brampton (OHL) |
Height/weight: 6-2, 198 |
Position: D, shoots left |
Birthdate: March 21, 1982 |
Birthplace: Novy Jicin, Czech Republic |
Year |
Team |
League |
GP |
G |
A |
Pts |
PIM |
1998-99 |
Sioux City |
USHL |
54 |
4 |
12 |
16 |
100 |
1999-00 |
Brampton |
OHL |
67 |
16 |
29 |
45 |
174 |
Personal Profile: Ranked 2nd on the CSS Mid-Term Report, his final ranking is 2nd ... selected 4th overall in the 1999 CHL Import Draft ... played for Team West in the 2000 OHL All-Star Game ... participated in the 2000 NHL/CHL Top Prospects Game, scoring a goal for Team Orr ... ranked second in the hardest shot competition in the Top Prospects skills evaluation (97.1 mph) ... named Brampton's Rookie of the Year ... selected to the OHL's First All-Rookie Team ... finished fourth in team scoring this season ... ranked 10th in scoring among OHL defensemen ... voted a finalist as the Best Body Checker in the Western Conference in the 2000 OHL Coaches Poll ... played in the USHL last season with Sioux City.
Central Scouting Report: An excellent two-way defenseman ... a very mature player with a good knowledge of the game ... a very agile, solid skater with impressive acceleration ... an excellent puckhandler with strong passing skills ... has a dangerous shot from the point ... likes to pinch deep in the offensive end ... a tough competitor who is aggressive to the puck ... very effective in one-on-one situations ... is very physical in the defensive zone and will defend his teammates.
Brent Krahn
Team: Calgary (WHL) |
Height/weight: 6-4, 200 |
Position: G, catches left |
Birthdate: April 2, 1982 |
Birthplace: Winkler, Manatoba |
Year |
Team |
League |
GP |
W-L-T |
GAA |
SO |
SV% |
1998-99 |
Pembrina Valley |
Mid. |
13 |
10-3-0 |
2.34 |
1 |
NA |
1999-00 |
Calgary |
WHL |
39 |
33-6-0 |
2.38 |
4 |
.912 |
Personal Profile: Ranked 1st among goaltenders in North America on the CSS Mid-Term Report, his final ranking is 2nd ... selected 128th overall in the 1997 WHL bantam draft ... ranked among the WHL's goaltending leaders in GAA (second), wins (third), and shutouts (fourth) ... was the Hitmen's nominee for the WHL Goaltender of the Year award ... named Calgary's Rookie of the Year ... earned WHL Goaltender of the Month honors for the Eastern Conference in October ... was the WHL's Rookie of the Month for January ... backstopped Team Manitoba at the 1999 Canada Games.
Central Scouting Report: Has excellent body control ... has good lateral movement with steadily improving agility ... often uses the butterfly, splits and stacked pads for saves ... takes advantage of his size in the net ... uses the paddle-down technique effectively and has good control of rebounds ... stands up and plays the angles well ... has excellent focus and concentration ... capable of making key saves in crucial moments ... is strong in the crease and doesn't get distracted or shaken ... needs to better his play and decisions away from the crease when setting-up the puck.
Vaclav Nedorost
Team: Budejovice (Czech) |
Height/weight: 6-1, 187 |
Position: C, shoots left |
Birthdate: March 16, 1982 |
Birthplace: Budejovice, Czech Republic |
Year |
Team |
League |
GP |
G |
A |
Pts |
PIM |
1998-99 |
Budejovice |
Czech Jr. |
35 |
5 |
13 |
18 |
10 |
1999-00 |
Budejovice |
Czech |
41 |
8 |
6 |
14 |
20 |
Personal Profile: Ranked 1st among Europeans on the CSS Mid-Term Report, his final ranking is 6th ... captured a Gold Medal with the Czech Republic in the 2000 World Junior Championships (0-1-1 in 7 GP) ... participated in the under-18 2000 World Championships for the Czech Republic, leading his team in scoring (4-1-5 in 6 GP) ... appeared in eight games with Budejovice's senior team last season (0-2-2 in 8GP).
Central Scouting Report: An extremely smooth skater with excellent acceleration and speed ... a creative playmaker with very strong puckhandling skills ... excels in a finesse-style game and is able to control the play ... has a very strong presence on the ice ... an effective two-way player who is very aware of his defensive responsibilities ... needs to improve his strength and be more aggressive.
Ilya Nikulin
Team: Tver (Rus Div. 1) |
Height/weight: 6-3, 211 |
Position: D, shoots left |
Birthdate: March 12, 1982 |
Birthplace: Moscow, Russia |
Year |
Team |
League |
GP |
G |
A |
Pts |
PIM |
1998-99 |
Dynamo 2 |
Rus 2 |
23 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
18 |
1999-00 |
Tver |
Rus Div. 1 |
- |
- |
NA |
- |
- |
Personal Profile: Ranked 3rd among Europeans on the CSS Mid-Term Report, his final ranking is 5th ... won a Silver Medal with Russia in the under-18 2000 World Championships (1-1-2 in 6GP) ... spent the 1999-2000 season with Tver despite belonging to the Dynamo organization ... was a member of the Russian squad in the under-18 1999 World Championships.
Central Scouting Report: A solid skater who is very mobile for his size ... is very reliable and has a strong work ethic ... an excellent body checker who dominates in the defensive zone ... a very aggressive, punishing player who excels in a physical game ... has a good overall skill level ... plays a safe, simple game and works well with his defensive partner ... needs to improve his acceleration.
Brooks Orpik
Team: Boston College (H.E.) |
Height/weight: 6-2, 217 |
Position: D, shoots left |
Birthdate: Sept. 20, 1980 |
Birthplace: Amherst, New York |
Year |
Team |
League |
GP |
G |
A |
Pts |
PIM |
1998-99 |
Boston College |
H.E. |
36 |
1 |
8 |
9 |
88 |
1999-00 |
Boston College |
H.E. |
30 |
1 |
6 |
7 |
72 |
Personal Profile: Ranked 5th on the CSS Mid-Term Report, his final ranking is 4th ... performed for the US in the 2000 World Junior Championships (1-1-2 in 7GP) ... completed his sophomore year with the Eagles, leading his team in penalty minutes ... helped Boston College finish second in the 2000 NCAA championships ... participated in the 1999 USA Hockey Summer Challenge ... captured MVP honors at the 1998 Hockey Night in Boston all-scholastic tournament ... played for the US in the 1997 Under-18 World Hockey Challenge ... participated in the US Select-15, Select-16 and Select-17 programs.
Central Scouting Report: A very good skater with excellent agility and lateral movement ... good straight-away speed ... a patient, confident puck carrier who makes good decisions with the puck ... is capable of joining the offensive rush, often leading the attack ... has very good passing skills and a very good shot from the point ... anticipates the developing play very well ... dominates the defensive zone, effectively clearing the front of the net ... plays a very aggressive and physical game, finishing his checks with authority ... uses his impressive size and long reach to his advantage ... needs to improve his consistency.
Alexai Smirnov
Team: Dynamo (Rus Sr.) |
Height/weight: 6-3, 211 |
Position: LW, shoots left |
Birthdate: Jan. 28, 1982 |
Birthplace: Tver, Russia |
Year |
Team |
League |
GP |
G |
A |
Pts |
PIM |
1998-99 |
Dynamo |
Rus 2 |
27 |
9 |
3 |
12 |
24 |
1999-00 |
Dynamo |
Rus Sr. |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Personal Profile: Ranked 4th among Europeans on the CSS Mid-Term Report, his final ranking is 3rd ... won a Silver Medal with Russia in the under-18 2000 World Championships (3-4-7 in 6GP) ... spent time with Tver's Division I team despite belonging to Dynamo ... ended the season with Dynamo's senior team.
Central Scouting Report: An excellent skater with very good straight-away speed ... has a good selection of shots and is a constant scoring threat ... possesses strong playmaking and passing skills ... an excellent puckhandler who is capable of impressive puck control and spectacular goals ... an extremely high overall skill level ... needs to improve his consistency and intensity.
Brian Sutherby
Team: Moose Jaw (WHL) |
Height/weight: 6-2, 180 |
Position: C, shoots left |
Birthdate: March 1, 1982 |
Birthplace: Edmonton, Alberta |
Year |
Team |
League |
GP |
G |
A |
Pts |
PIM |
1998-99 |
Moose Jaw |
WHL |
66 |
9 |
12 |
21 |
47 |
1999-00 |
Moose Jaw |
WHL |
47 |
18 |
17 |
35 |
102 |
Personal Profile: Ranked 8th on the CSS Mid-Term Report, his final ranking is 8th ... selected 94th overall in the 1997 WHL bantam draft ... was selected to play in the 2000 NHL/CHL Top Prospects Game, but missed it due to injury ... finished ninth in team scoring this season.
Central Scouting Report: An excellent playmaker with very good passing skills ... a very poised and patient player who is good at drawing opponents to him and creating ice for his teammates ... takes advantage of his size and long reach to control and protect the puck ... has a quick and accurate snap shot ... a skilled player who enjoys the physical game ... used in all game situations and is very effective on special teams ... a tough competitor who is willing to sacrifice for the team.
Raffi Torres
Team: Brampton (OHL) |
Height/weight: 5-11&189;, 207 |
Position: LW, shoots left |
Birthdate: Oct. 8, 1981 |
Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario |
Year |
Team |
League |
GP |
G |
A |
Pts |
PIM |
1998-99 |
Brampton |
OHL |
62 |
35 |
27 |
62 |
32 |
1999-00 |
Brampton |
OHL |
68 |
43 |
48 |
91 |
40 |
Personal Profile: Ranked 7th on the CSS Mid-Term Report, his final ranking is 6th ... drafted 111th overall in the 1998 OHL priority selection ... played for Team West in the 2000 OHL All-Star Game, scoring a goal and an assist ... played in the 2000 NHL/CHL Top Prospects Game, notching three assists for Team Orr ... led his team in scoring this season, ranking seventh in the league ... ranked sixth among OHL goal scoring leaders ... was voted the player Most Dangerous in the Goal Area, Best Shot and was runner-up for Best Stickhandler in the Western Conference in the 2000 OHL Coaches Poll ... named Brampton's Most Outstanding Player this season ... was selected to the OHL's Second All-Rookie Team last year ... his father, Juan is a native of Mexico City while mother, Anna hails from Lima, Peru.
Central Scouting Report: A shifty skater with very good agility and balance ... excellent straightaway speed ... a very strong puckhandler who excels in one-on-one situations ... a tireless skater with outstanding endurance and high energy ... has a hard, accurate shot with a quick release ... a creative player who is very dangerous around the net ... has good on-ice awareness and anticipates the play very well ... an intense player with impressive physical strength ... very effective at forcing turnovers and is very strong along the boards and in the corners ... an excellent body checker ... often used on the penalty kill ... a very focused player who plays a disciplined game.
Pavel Vorobiev
Team: Yaroslavl (Rus) |
Height/weight: 6-0, 183 |
Position: RW, shoots left |
Birthdate: May 5, 1982 |
Birthplace: Karaganda, Kazakhstan |
Year |
Team |
League |
GP |
G |
A |
Pts |
PIM |
1998-99 |
Yaroslavl |
Rus 2 |
17 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
1999-00 |
Yaroslavl |
Rus |
8 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
Personal Profile: Ranked 40th among Europeans on the CSS Mid-Term Report, his final ranking is 1st ... captured a Silver Medal with Russia in the under-18 2000 World Championships (2-6-8 in 6GP) ... played with Russia in the under-18 2000 Four Nations tournament ... spent most of the season with Yaroslavl 2.
Central Scouting Report: A dynamic, aggressive player with good speed and strong balance ... an excellent puckhandler who manouvres very well in traffic ... possesses good scoring ability with a good selection of shots ... an extremely high overall skill level ... a finesse player who quickly adapts to the physical game ... a strong competitor and a solid body checker ... improved dramatically over the second half of the season.
Mikhail Yakubov
Team: Togliatti (Rus) |
Height/weight: 6-3, 185 |
Position: C, shoots left |
Birthdate: Feb. 16, 1982 |
Birthplace: Barnaul, Russia |
Year |
Team |
League |
GP |
G |
A |
Pts |
PIM |
1999-00 |
Togliatti |
Rus |
- |
- |
NA |
- |
- |
Personal Profile: Ranked 18th among Europeans on the CSS Mid-Term Report, his final ranking is 2nd ... won a Silver Medal with Russia in the under-18 2000 World Championships (1-5-6 in 6 GP).
Central Scouting Report: A very good all-around player with a high overall skill level ... a very good, agile skater with strong balance ... an excellent puckhandler who manouvres very well in heavy traffic and excels under pressure ... very strong in one-on-one situations ... a good passer and playmaker ... a face-off specialist ... needs to improve his strength and intensity.
Ruslan Zainullin
Team: Kazan (Rus) |
Height/weight: 6-2, 202 |
Position: RW, shoots left |
Birthdate: Feb. 14, 1982 |
Birthplace: Kazan, Russia |
Year |
Team |
League |
GP |
G |
A |
Pts |
PIM |
1999-00 |
Kazan |
Rus |
14 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
4 |
Personal Profile: Ranked 22nd among Europeans on the CSS Mid-Term Report, his final ranking is 8th ... won a Silver Medal with Russia in the under-18 2000 World Championships, ranking fourth in team scoring (3-4-7 in 6 GP) ... began the season with Ak-Bars' junior team.
Central Scouting Report: An excellent fast skater with good balance ... is quick to the puck and has great breakaway speed ... a very strong puckhandler who manouvres well in heavy traffic ... has a very quick shot and is dangerous around the net ... a tough competitor with a high overall skill level and good hockey sense ... needs to be more consistent.
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