2015 Final KHL Junior Draft / CHL Import Draft Ranking

Yegor Zaitsev May 03, 1998
HC MVD (MHL)
Position: defenceman
Shoots: left
Height/Weight: 6'0''/168
Scouting report

Assets: A talented two-way d-man with great hockey sense and vision, skating, hands and mobility. Safe in defense. Strong positionally. Owns good anticipation, reads the play pretty well.

Takes right decisions quickly. A smart player. Can play tough and hit his men either along the board and in the corners, or in center ice. Can give a good breaking pass out of his zone. Possesses good offensive upside. Plays both in PP and PK units. Has much ice time. Creative in offense. Good hockey sense, quickness, high IQ and good hands makes him dangerous for the opponents, especially in PP. Has character.

Competes. A leader of the team. Despite of his young age he plays in the first line of his team. Coachable.

Yegor plays with poise and confidence. Doesn't make evident mistakes.

Makes Russia U17.

Flaws: Needs to show consistency in every shift, every game.

Career Potential: if he manages to add some size and gain muscles he will be a very good two-way d-man of above the average NHL level.

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