2021 Draft - 4th Pick: Matvei Petrov (F)

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[AddyTheWrath]

Who dat

 

[LastWordArmy]

Selected first overall by the North Bay Battalion in the 2020 CHL Import Draft, it looked like there was a good chance Petrov would be headed for the OHL for his draft season. With the COVID pandemic raging, and the OHL season not starting on time, Petrov opted to stay in Russia. He played for MHK Krylia Sovetov Moskva in the MHL. Petrov scored 22 goals and 20 assists for 42 points in 58 games this season. He also played for Team Russia at the IIHF Under-18 World Championships. Petrov would bring a silver medal home from Plano, Texas. He scored just one assist in four tournament games. Petrov was also scratched by the Russian team later in the tournament. Whether he was injured or a healthy scratch was not made clear by the Russian team.

2021 NHL Draft #79: Matvei Petrov Scouting Report

 

[Soli]

He likes to score the goals.

 

[McMozesmadness]

High high upside pick. Skill and legit finishing ability. Was the 1st overall pick in the import draft last year. Obviously the OHL was cancelled this year so never played.

Happy to take a swing here!

 

[DerpMorg]

Add him to the list of Russians we draft who we never ever see again or is there something here to actually get excited about?

 

[CycloneSweep]

Kid was ranked in the 3rd round by most so a bit of a faller, good grab

 

[McAsuno]

 

[48g90a138pts]

Matvei Petrov Contract, Cap Hit, Salary and Stats - CapFriendly - NHL Salary Caps

 

[NotAVacuumSalesman]

Strengths

• Shot, one-timer
• Vision
• Playmaking
• Confidence
• Creativity

Under Construction — Improvements to Make

Petrov’s skating isn’t a detriment, but he’d probably benefit from adding some explosiveness and quickness as he matures. While he’s 6-foot-2, he will need to add some strength since he’s still only 180 pounds. Lastly, it wouldn’t hurt him to be a bit more physical in board battles. But given his skill set, that’s the least of his concerns.
NHL Potential

If Petrov hits his potential, he could be a second-line winger who gets minutes on a first power play unit. The offensive upside is there, given his shot and underrated playmaking ability. It’s just a matter of putting all the tools together.





He can rip it!

 

[ChaoticOrange]

Petrov is a great pick. Excellent value and a great swing at the fences in the 6th round.

 

[Pass the Saitl Sauce]

Stocking the prospect cupboard with right handed scorers

 

[McDNicks17]

Looks like he was projected as a consensus third round pick.

 

[MettleMcOiler]

Bob Mackenzie had him at # 67

 

[Spawn]

I have no clue if these guys pan out more often than other guys, but I love picks in later rounds where guys have an elite skill (like shooting in his kids instance) and need to round out the rest of their game.

 

[48g90a138pts]

I really like this pick

Good one timer yes please!

 

[Tad Mikowsky]

Huge steal

 

[Hynh]

8th best PPG of U18 players in the MHL this year.

Elite Prospects - MHL Stats 2020-2021

 

[Tobias Kahun]

He likes to score the goals.

How well does he pass the puck into the net though.

Perfect goals only allowed around these parts.

/sarcasm.


For real though, like this pick, alot of upside.

 

[Soli]

 

[29Beast97Mode]

Not bad at all for a late round pick. We will see how he develops in the CHL.

 

[Trafalgar Sadge Law]

I see him on Bob McKenzie's top 100 list, know nothing about him but hopefully it was good value.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

Good skill level and size. Looking forward to seeing what he can do in the OHL next season.

 

[McDrai]

Yep, I like this one too

 

[Tobias Kahun]

I like that he's coming over to the OHL next year.