Prospect Info: Leafs Pick #185 -Nikita Korostelev - RW - Sarnia Sting OHL (RUS) 6' 1" 195

[BlueBaron]

Guy was supposed to be picked in the second round. Wow!

This.

 

[Rayzorexe]

lol..his game really sounds like Phil Kessel

 

[SeenSchenn2]

I'm so happy with the shift in philosophy.

 

[brettzz]

maybe he said he was going back to russia if he didnt get time in the nhl.. thats one thing the leafs can do that most others might now

 

[Crispy Crust]

This has to be my favourite Leafs draft of all time. Might be a little bit of an exaggeration, but damn!

 

[Mikeyg]

so whats with this khl thing? does he have a contract over there and if so how long?

 

[Mess]

 

[RoadWarrior]

Scouting Report from eliteprospects:

"A deft skater that plays a skill-based, puck-possession game. Very creative with the puck: can let loose an accurate bullet, utilize his stickhandling ability to create chances, or make a seeing-eye pass to an open teammate. Good hands around the net and relentless on the forecheck. Doesn't shy away from the physical game. All-in-all, a very creative sniper that can set up, score, and play physical. (Curtis Joe, EP 2014) "

 

[catgoldfish]

Skating is supposed to be weak. But we had Antropov and look how well he turned out. Gotta be positive about all the picks we got. Was hoping to get a goalie but oh well.

 

[Leafidelity]

maybe he said he was going back to russia if he didnt get time in the nhl.. thats one thing the leafs can do that most others might now

He's a Canadian citizen

 

[7even]

Pilon falls 5 rounds = steal.

Korostelev falls 5 rounds = KHL bound/ not reassuring.

I sure as hell don't think Pilon is a steal.

Players tend to fall for a reason. I certainly don't think I'm more intelligent than the combined scouting staffs of 30 NHL teams.

 

[Leafidelity]

Questions abound for him, but this is how you hit it big on a 7th round pick. Clearly the talent is there.

 

[catgoldfish]

He's a Canadian citizen

Yes. He also came over here when he was 14. He wants to be here. Great pick in the 7th round.

 

[Screwball]

He moved to Toronto at the age of 14 to pursue the dream of playing in the NHL. That takes a fair amount of dedication, I hope this kid turns into a steal.

 

[BayStBullies]

I sure as hell don't think Pilon is a steal.

Players tend to fall for a reason. I certainly don't think I'm more intelligent than the combined scouting staffs of 30 NHL teams.

Agreed. Picking up a falling player isn't always a sign of being clever; it could also be a sign that you are the least clever in the room.

 

[topched]

I sure as hell don't think Pilon is a steal.

Players tend to fall for a reason. I certainly don't think I'm more intelligent than the combined scouting staffs of 30 NHL teams.

Agreed.

Steals happen not because they were rated high by scouting services and fell... mostly happen because other teams had a poor/wrong read. There's a reason theres only a couple in each draft.

 

[mikebel111*]

lol..his game really sounds like Phil Kessel

maybe on the defensive end, but Nikita actually fore checks well, and decent physical game

 

[Stand Witness]

so whats with this khl thing? does he have a contract over there and if so how long?

I don't know if there is anything to it. He was actually at the draft today and played hockey in Canada for like 4 years now.

 

[Stephen]

Nice flyer on Korostelev. Compared to Phil Kessel of all people... Bigger body than most of our other forward picks and was around PPG in 20 more games played than Zacha on the same team. Poor skater?

http://thehockeywriters.com/nikita-korostelev-the-next-ones-nhl-2015-draft-prospect-profile/

 

[burpsalot]

Wow, surprised he was still around. Hofford would know him from the Hill Academy.

 

[7even]

NHL team: Washington Capitals
NHL player: Alex Ovechkin
Shootout move: "Backhand, top shelf"
Goal celebration: "Hands in the air"
Video game: Far Cry
Movie: American Sniper
TV show: Prison Break
Actor: Megan Fox
Music group: Potap and Nastia
Sport (other than hockey): Soccer
Athlete (non-hockey): Lionel Messi

I like him.

 

[Leafs at Knight]

I sure as hell don't think Pilon is a steal.

Players tend to fall for a reason. I certainly don't think I'm more intelligent than the combined scouting staffs of 30 NHL teams.

True, could go both ways. Sounds like the him bolting to the KHL and staying in the future was a big part in his falling.

 

[FlareKnight]

It is kind of surprising how far he fell.

But it's the last round, take a shot at a guy who tumbled like this and see if it turns out.

 

[Mess]

• Despite missing a month of the 2014-15 season, Korostelev led the Sting in goals (24) and points (53) while playing alongside rookies Pavel Zacha (No. 8 NA Skater) and Jordan Kyrou (eligible for 2016 NHL Draft).

• Korostelev relocated to Canada at age 14 to further his development in hockey, suiting up for the Vaughan Kings (2011-12) and Toronto Jr. Canadiens (2012-13) in the Greater Toronto Hockey League. He then was selected ninth overall by the Sting in the 2013 Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection.

Sarnia's Zacha, Korostelev impress in the OHL

Nikita Korostelev, Sarnia -- The B-rated prospect on NHL Central Scouting's preliminary players to watch list was named the OHL Player of the Week for the period ending Oct. 13 after leading the league with three goals and seven points in two games. Korostelev, a right wing, had two assists in a 3-1 victory against the Saginaw Spirit on Oct. 10, and three goals and a career-high five points in a 9-2 victory against the Windsor Spitfires the next day.

"He has an outstanding wrist shot and is a high-energy guy," Edwards said. "He sure competes hard and gets involved, makes that top line go with Pavel Zacha and Jordan Kyrou. It's a heck of a line and they were good; Nikita has a good skill set."

The 17-year-old native of Moscow leads the Sting with 14 points (seven goals, seven assists) in 10 games is in his second OHL season. Korostelev, chosen in the first round (No. 9) by the Sting in the 2013 OHL draft, had 17 goals and 38 points in 60 games as a rookie last season.


http://www.nhl.com/ice/blogpost.htm?id=32987

 

[TheLeastOfTheBunch]

Wanted him with one of our early 3rd round picks

Gotta be a reason why he fell so hard. Will take it though!