He's already in NA so he could go. This is a weak draft year so a lot of teams will be taking chances in the late rounds. I've never seen him play, but I also haven't heard really anything about him. Maybe Atlanta or Washington will take him.
He's already in NA so he could go. This is a weak draft year so a lot of teams will be taking chances in the late rounds. I've never seen him play, but I also haven't heard really anything about him. Maybe Atlanta or Washington will take him.
I am from Shawinigan and I saw him play a lot of games and the kid impressed me a lot. He is only 17 yo coming from another country .. he had 23 goals playing on 3rd line and 2nd unit PP. His wrist shot/One Timer are NHL caliber , no question about that. So far he scored in all 3 games for Shawinigan in the PO. No doubt he is getting drafted in the top 3 rnd this year. To me, he looks like A.Semin.
i was shocked he wasn't rank at all by CSS in the preliminary & mid term list. i had him 10th overall in my Q prospect ranking. I think he's going to get pick in the 5th-6th round. i would be shocked if he goes top 3 round. scouting community don't seems to be too high on Zlobin
Like the poster above me said, he's got an nhl shot. His skating, conditionning and defensive play need to be upgrade thought.
Anton Zlobin, LW Shawinigan (QMJHL)- Highly skilled Russian didn't get a ton of press playing for the Cataractes, but showed off some interesting long-term potential as a goal scorer. Superb hands, shot and offensive instincts. A human highlight reel, and when he gets it revved up with some open ice to work with, watch out. Finished the season with 23 goals and 45 points in 59 games. He took some adjustment time and also had some injury issues- he's very average sized at about 6-0, 170 pounds. But as far as talent and upside go, he's flying under the radar in the Quebec League class.
apparently he's ranked #116 for North American skaters only by NHL.com , but i imagine he might go higher now, i would guess in the 3rd round likely, or 4th round lowest.
i was shocked he wasn't rank at all by CSS in the preliminary & mid term list. i had him 10th overall in my Q prospect ranking. I think he's going to get pick in the 5th-6th round. i would be shocked if he goes top 3 round. scouting community don't seems to be too high on Zlobin
Like the poster above me said, he's got an nhl shot. His skating, conditionning and defensive play need to be upgrade thought.