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Having seen both of these players first hand at the junior level I have to say that their games aren't particularly comparable. One thing that I remember specifically about Maksimov's game is how frequently he took unnecessary penalties due to being too aggressive.This guy is a good example of why Oilers fans shouldn't get too excited about Petrov. Maksimov also scored a lot of points in the CHL. So have many Russians before him. I'll believe it when I see it that Petrov is an NHL'er.
Watching Maksimov play for Jukurit, I thought his speed was just fine. He just seemed to have very low hockey IQ and be "outside the game" almost all the time.Having seen both of these players first hand at the junior level I have to say that their games aren't particularly comparable. One thing that I remember specifically about Maksimov's game is how frequently he took unnecessary penalties due to being too aggressive.
I agree that we should be realistic about Petrov, but he's easily the better tracking prospect at 19. His game is heavily reliant on his shot release which is NHL calibre already. There's a skillset there that could result in him being a role player at the next level. He also possesses good size and footspeed. Maksimov was a little slow IIRC.
Petrov was pretty undervalued in his draft year due to lack of exposure.
Watching Maksimov play for Jukurit, I thought his speed was just fine. He just seemed to have very low hockey IQ and be "outside the game" almost all the time.
This guy is a good example of why Oilers fans shouldn't get too excited about Petrov. Maksimov also scored a lot of points in the CHL. So have many Russians before him. I'll believe it when I see it that Petrov is an NHL'er.
Petrov is a late pick who is tracking well. It's fine for Oilers fans to be excited about him, as long as we still remember that he, as a late pick, isn't a guarantee. Expectations absolutely need to be pulled back in for this kid.This guy is a good example of why Oilers fans shouldn't get too excited about Petrov. Maksimov also scored a lot of points in the CHL. So have many Russians before him. I'll believe it when I see it that Petrov is an NHL'er.