Ivan Barbashev: 2014 Top Prospect

Ivan Barbashev150Ivan 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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