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

Maplebeasts

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So um Korostelev scored the goal of the year just now...

Up to 6 goals, 3 assists in under 4 games. After a rough year last year it looks like he could be primed for a huge season

I really hope so. I remember him being viewed as a late second round early third round talent in 2015 by scouts. A lot of what he becomes in the future will be owing to how much he can improve his skating.
 

kk87

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I really hope so. I remember him being viewed as a late second round early third round talent in 2015 by scouts. A lot of what he becomes in the future will be owing to how much he can improve his skating.

Yup, I was ecstatic about the pick when it was made. He has so much potential, and I hope he can show what he's capable of this year. I'm going to make a point of getting out to a Sting game at some point this year so I can see him live
 

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Was at that game tonight... best player on ice for both teams... that goal was absolutely filthy in person. He also scored a beaut in the shootout. Impressive start to the season for him!
 

HellasLEAF

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I know a few Sting fans actually and they raved about us picking him. I can't be bothered to watch the Sting but they know him well and like him a lot.
 

WilliamInLondon

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how do you pronounce the guy's name? every time i hear it as kah-RAH-stel-ev. but i would have guessed kah-rah-stel-OFF.:dunno:
 

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His skating looks improved since last year, not blazing speed but he's skating fast enough now to have my attention as a prospect. Wasn't thrilled with what I had seen up to this point.

That goes for Bracco as well, he looks like he's got a higher gear now.

Barb Underhill is reeeeally good to have for this team of young guys.
 

LeafChief

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If Nikita keeps up this solid play, you'll have to think Russia will have to take a look at him for the CHL Canada Russia Series and hopefully the World Juniors.
 

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That 2015 draft class has the potential to be organizational changing. I still don't think there's a single pick taken who I'm disappointed with
 

BorntoLose

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praying he turns into one of those "diamond in the rough" picks, after that goal and the hat trick im on the hype train
 

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