Ivan Barbashev —
League: QMJHL Team: Moncton Wildcats
Position: C/LW Shoots: Left
DOB: Dec. 14, 1995 Birthplace: Moscow, Russia
Height: 6’3 Weight: 189
2012-13 Stats: Games: 68 G: 18 A: 44 Pts: 62 PIM: 36 Plus/Minus: 9
2013-14 Stats: Games: 48 G: 25 A: 43 Pts: 68 PIM: 27 Plus/Minus: – 11
Ivan Barbashev is a second year player with the QMJHL ‘s Moncton Wildcats.
Winnipeg Hockey Talk’s evaluations of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft top prospects continue today with our featured prospect Ivan Barbashev.
Achievements:
1. Represented Russia at the World U17, U18, Ivan Hlinka Tournament and 2014 U20 WJHC.
2. Drafted in the 1st round, number 1 overall in the CHL Import Draft by the Moncton Wildcats.
3. Drafted in the 2nd round, 33rd overall in the KHL Draft by Dynamo Moscow.
4. QMJHL most assists by a rookie with 44.
5. 2012-13 QMJHL All-Rookie Team.
Offensive Buzzwords
Ivan Barbashev is a skilled playmaking center/left winger with good vision and passing ability. Barbashev has a hard shot with a good release. He has good hockey sense, a very good compete level with some grind and sandpaper in his game.
Skating
Ivan Barbashev is a good skater with good speed and agility. His skating ability allows him to play a fast high-paced game that creates turnovers on the forecheck and scoring chances for him and his linemates.
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Defensive Buzzwords
Ivan Barbashev plays a solid 2-way game and works hard on his defensive-zone coverage.
Prospect Analysis
Ivan Barbashev has above average skill, has decent size and can play a physical game. He projects as a second line winger but could also be an effective 3rd line player that mixes offense and shutdown ability. Top 15-20 pick.
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