Teemu
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- Dec 3, 2002
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Ranked #79 by HOCKEYPROSPECT.COM
Ranked #53 by FUTURE CONSIDERATIONS
Ranked #76 by ISS HOCKEY
Ranked #80 by MCKEEN'S HOCKEY
Ranked #61 by NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING (NA Skaters)
Ranked #89 by TSN/McKenzie
#61
Kurashev is an intriguing player with a lot of upside. Few prospects outside the first round will possess his combination of size, plus skill and intelligence. He’s a great playmaker with the instincts to create chances off the perimeter and has enough speed to generate a lot of clean entries. He can make high-level creative plays and can finish chances, too. His main issue is off the puck, as he’s not a very physical player whose effort isn’t always there in battles. I do think he understands how to play the center position competently though but will need to play harder to do so well as a pro. Kurashev didn’t have a fantastic 18-year-old season production-wise given his talent level, and I know that’s raised concerns among evaluators I’ve talked to over his consistency, especially with his effort levels already in question. -- Corey Pronman
#62
The Swiss-born centre is skilled with the puck, who is a good three-zone player. He is quick with the puck – is able to extend his stick to control the puck out of his opponents reach and then pull it out away from coverage and lose his check. His playmaking abilities really stand out with quick little flips and pass to his teammates to generate offence in the zone and on the rush. He can move the puck around quickly on his stick and then do a quick pass all in one movement. He is able to put the puck where his teammate is going, or should be going – it shows his read of the play and the ability to get it where he wants it to go. -- Ryan Biech
#80
Smart slick puck-handling centre with decent speed and East-West lateral agility. High hockey IQ and creative instincts as a passer. Sees and anticipates developing plays. Far from ready to be considered NHL worthy, as he has zero interest in getting dirty in physical games. But you cannot argue that he isn't a fine playmaker despite his lack of any grittiness or edge at this juncture. Needs plenty of work in the face-off circle, but I can see him as winger in his present playing style. -- Bill Plazcek
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