Bruins draft Khokhlachev in second round
June, 25, 2011
6/25/11
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By ESPNBoston.com
After taking Dougie Hamilton in the first round, the Bruins made five more picks Saturday:
Round 2 (40 overall) -- Alexander Khokhlachev (C, Windsor (OHL)
ESPN.com's scouting report:
Summary -- On merit he might be a low first- or high second-rounder. Teams will consider signability an issue and this is likely to drop him.
Positives -- Playmaking. Hockey sense. Competitive instincts.
Negatives -- Skating is a question mark. Not an explosive skater and speed in the open ice doesn't seem to be great.
Notes -- A creative offensive player who had impressive numbers in 2009-10 with Spartak Jr (15 and 25 in 51 games) and on track for 80+ points with Windsor. Jan. 18: Khoklachev skates well and has skill (though a little less than Namestnikov). The question: Would he be willing to go to the AHL for development? Even if he tells teams he would, they'll have a tough time buying it.
Scouting report from TSN scout Grant McCagg:
Made a smooth transition to the OHL, leading all draft eligible rookies with 34 goals and 76 points, and then topping all rookies in playoff scoring with 20 points. Finished second in scoring at 2010 U-17's with 13 points in six games. Strengths -- He's gritty, he's a smaller guy, but smart and he gets dirty. Already plays a North-American style, one of the draft's younger players with early September birthday. Hustles at both ends, has good anticipation. Quick, accurate release. Weaknesses -- Skating is average for a 5-10 prospect, skill is okay but not elite, gets most of his points through hard work and hustle. Needs to be more consistent. He's Russian and could always disappear in a year or two. NHL Upside -- With improved skating, second or third-line center.
Round 3 (No. 81 overall) -- Anthony Camara, LW, Saginaw (OHL)
Round 4 (No. 121 overall) -- Brian Ferlin, RW, Indiana (USHL)
Round 5 (No. 151 overall) -- Rob O`Gara, D, Milton Academy HS (MA)
Round 6 (No. 181 overall) -- Lars Volden, G, Blues Jr. (Finland-Jr)
Round 2 (40 overall) -- Alexander Khokhlachev (C, Windsor (OHL)
ESPN.com's scouting report:
Summary -- On merit he might be a low first- or high second-rounder. Teams will consider signability an issue and this is likely to drop him.
Positives -- Playmaking. Hockey sense. Competitive instincts.
Negatives -- Skating is a question mark. Not an explosive skater and speed in the open ice doesn't seem to be great.
Notes -- A creative offensive player who had impressive numbers in 2009-10 with Spartak Jr (15 and 25 in 51 games) and on track for 80+ points with Windsor. Jan. 18: Khoklachev skates well and has skill (though a little less than Namestnikov). The question: Would he be willing to go to the AHL for development? Even if he tells teams he would, they'll have a tough time buying it.
Scouting report from TSN scout Grant McCagg:
Made a smooth transition to the OHL, leading all draft eligible rookies with 34 goals and 76 points, and then topping all rookies in playoff scoring with 20 points. Finished second in scoring at 2010 U-17's with 13 points in six games. Strengths -- He's gritty, he's a smaller guy, but smart and he gets dirty. Already plays a North-American style, one of the draft's younger players with early September birthday. Hustles at both ends, has good anticipation. Quick, accurate release. Weaknesses -- Skating is average for a 5-10 prospect, skill is okay but not elite, gets most of his points through hard work and hustle. Needs to be more consistent. He's Russian and could always disappear in a year or two. NHL Upside -- With improved skating, second or third-line center.
Round 3 (No. 81 overall) -- Anthony Camara, LW, Saginaw (OHL)
Round 4 (No. 121 overall) -- Brian Ferlin, RW, Indiana (USHL)
Round 5 (No. 151 overall) -- Rob O`Gara, D, Milton Academy HS (MA)
Round 6 (No. 181 overall) -- Lars Volden, G, Blues Jr. (Finland-Jr)
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