Prospect Info: Pick #102 C/LW Mikhail Maltsev

Devils Dominion

Now we Plummet
Feb 16, 2007
48,509
3,716
NJ
Anything on him aside from him being big & skilled & missing time with an injury?

Could be a steal to be honest
 

OmNomNom

Taco is Love, Taco is Life
Mar 3, 2011
22,972
15,826
In the Church of Salmela
http://www.draftsite.com/nhl/player/mikhail-maltsev/25586/

Big Russian centre who has returned from a back injury that put him on the shelf last season. He displays speed, size, skill,soft hands, a strong stride, acceleration, and top gears. Hasn’t shown elite creativity, strong decision making or on-ice vision, but that might develop. Wins the puck and is strong when he has it. He moves well laterally and shield the puck well. You can count on him to plant himself in front the net and using his big body to get opportunities.
 

StevenToddIves

Registered User
May 18, 2013
10,334
24,420
Brooklyn, NY
I absolutely love this pick.

Maltsev is 6'3"-200, is an outstanding skater, has terrific hockey sense and puck skills, plays two ways, great motor.

Were it not for an injury-prone draft year, this kid would have gone in the early second round. Devils fans were hoping the team would swing for the fences and they certainly accomplished that here, getting a guy who could be a force on the second or even first line at LW in the 4th line. Potentially one of those picks that can make a scouting director look like a genius somewhere down the line.
 

AfroThunder396

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Jan 8, 2006
39,052
22,922
Miami, FL
With some development time he could end up being a total gem. Improve his skating and refine his techniques. But the tools are all there. Potentially a GREAT pick.
 

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