2017 Draft - 4th Pick: Ostap Safin (03/06/18: Signed to ELC)

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[LastWordArmy]

Scouting Report

http://lastwordonhockeyprospects.com/2017/06/01/ostap-safin-scouting-report/

 

[Aerchon]

Who is he? What position does he play. Is he gud at hockey!

 

[Zaddy]

Haven't seen much of him, but he has fantastic tools. His production seems very underwhelming for his tools though. Only 18 points in 24 games in Czech U20 league as a forward. As a comparison, czech 5'10 draft eligible d-man David Kvasnicka had 21 points in 18 games in the same league. Would really like to know why he didn't produce more with his tools and size.

 

[gooilgo]

Boom or bust type of guy.

 

[Zaddy]

His U18 highlights:

 

[HockeyAddict]

Good pick for this late in the draft...

 

[IAGTTAYM]

6'5 192.1 at the combine.

One comment by a NHL scout in HP's black book: "Reminds me of Benoit Pouliot"

 

[VainGretzky]

Like these sleeper picks from europe big men who can skate and snipe

 

[McMozesmadness]

He is massive and has a lot of potential.

Great physical tools.

 

[North]

Really like this pick. If he can put it all together he could be really good.

 

[belair]

Would really like to see this kid in the CHL. It would be good for developing his offensive game.

 

[McStimperi]

Awesome, awesome pick. Ranked around 50 with McKenzie, Dobber etc.

 

[AUAIOMRN]

This guy really likes him:

http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showthread.php?t=2360325

 

[Trafalgar Sadge Law]

Don't know too much about him but most scouting rankings have him in the late 2nd/early 3rd range, likely good value for a late 4th.

 

[McDNicks17]

Sounds like he could be a quality 3rd line checking center with some bonus goal-scoring, but with the potential for more.

 

[Spawn]

6'5 192.

Big boy haha.

 

[Oilyveins97*]

Holy s*** he can fly for a big kid.

I don't understand why he fell, favorite pick so far(aside from Yamamoto)

 

[King1s]

This is a really good pick. I am fairly certain that he will pan out.

 

[PKSpecialist]

Absolutely love this pick. I only dropped him out of my first round late in the season due to lack of production, but the tools are that of a first rounder. If he puts it all together, could be the steal of the draft.

 

[Zaddy]

 

[Oilyveins97*]

I hope he stays away from the Oil Kings

 

[Trafalgar Sadge Law]

I hope he stays away from the Oil Kings

Agreed, Oil Kings are complete garbage at developing NHLers, see: Reinhart, Griffin and Lazar, Curtis.

 

[Paralyzer008]

I like Safin. Big guy, has already had a shot at playing against men.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Could he just a year in Europe then develop in the AHL? I feel like that might work well for the young man.