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From TSN's NHL scout Craig Button.
Mikhail Grigorenko - 6-3, 200 - NHL Central Scouting: 3 NAS, International Scouting
Services: No. 4, The Hockey News: No. 3
Mikhail possesses a unique blend of skill and size. He's an excellent skater
with a long stride who seemingly just moves past defenders with ease. He carries
the puck very well and because he can change gears in stride, it makes him very
difficult to deter. A very good passer who makes plays on the move and is able
to do it in traffic. He has good sense and vision and sees the potential for
offensive opportunities and he creates chances. His shot is good but not
threatening at this time but he shows a willingness to make this more of a
weapon for himself. Because of his size and wing span, he is extremely effective
defensively and he's able to force opponents away from dangerous areas and he is
also able to fend off checkers when he's in offensive situations. He plays the
game both ways and while he's not a physical presence, he is a player who
creates challenges for opponents because of the skill and his size which he
knows how to utilize to gain advantages. He possesses qualities and a potential
that realized could make him a star.
Zemgus Girgensons - 6-2 198 NHL Central Scouting: 18 NAS, International Scouting
Services: No. 24, The Hockey News: No. 16
Zemgus is a hard player. Hard on the puck, hard on the body, hard competitor,
hard working and hard to play against. He is industrious and purposeful but one
can't underestimate his skills. His skating is strong with excellent balance
which makes it very difficult for opponents to deter him, let alone knock him
awry. He has very good puck skills and while there may not be a deft touch to
his passing, there certainly is an effectiveness and accuracy to it. He has a
good shot but has a burning desire to take the puck to the net. He's like the
running back who excels in goal line situations, going through the gauntlet has
more appeal and satisfaction than making it untouched. His sense is very good
and he plays equally well in offensive and defensive situations. He plays with a
determination that will overwhelm those who are not up to the challenge. He's
the player you love to have on your side and hate to play against.
Mikhail Grigorenko - 6-3, 200 - NHL Central Scouting: 3 NAS, International Scouting
Services: No. 4, The Hockey News: No. 3
Mikhail possesses a unique blend of skill and size. He's an excellent skater
with a long stride who seemingly just moves past defenders with ease. He carries
the puck very well and because he can change gears in stride, it makes him very
difficult to deter. A very good passer who makes plays on the move and is able
to do it in traffic. He has good sense and vision and sees the potential for
offensive opportunities and he creates chances. His shot is good but not
threatening at this time but he shows a willingness to make this more of a
weapon for himself. Because of his size and wing span, he is extremely effective
defensively and he's able to force opponents away from dangerous areas and he is
also able to fend off checkers when he's in offensive situations. He plays the
game both ways and while he's not a physical presence, he is a player who
creates challenges for opponents because of the skill and his size which he
knows how to utilize to gain advantages. He possesses qualities and a potential
that realized could make him a star.
Zemgus Girgensons - 6-2 198 NHL Central Scouting: 18 NAS, International Scouting
Services: No. 24, The Hockey News: No. 16
Zemgus is a hard player. Hard on the puck, hard on the body, hard competitor,
hard working and hard to play against. He is industrious and purposeful but one
can't underestimate his skills. His skating is strong with excellent balance
which makes it very difficult for opponents to deter him, let alone knock him
awry. He has very good puck skills and while there may not be a deft touch to
his passing, there certainly is an effectiveness and accuracy to it. He has a
good shot but has a burning desire to take the puck to the net. He's like the
running back who excels in goal line situations, going through the gauntlet has
more appeal and satisfaction than making it untouched. His sense is very good
and he plays equally well in offensive and defensive situations. He plays with a
determination that will overwhelm those who are not up to the challenge. He's
the player you love to have on your side and hate to play against.
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