Siyan Yasilievich - Prospect Scouting Report

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Siyan Yasilievich - Prospect Scouting Report

 

 

Pros:

 

Elite Playmaker: Siyan Yasilievich is an elite playmaker at the defensive position. Siyan has shown time and time again, that his first season was just a fluke. Siyan was able to put up 81 assists in 72 games, leading the entire league in assists. He was also among one of the top defenseman in points, showing the entire VHL that he is a valuable asset coming into the draft. The vision that Siyan has on the ice is parallel to none, and he can find his teammate's stick through the bodies of the opponents. A team looking for a stud, with pass-first mentality, able to dish out the puck should be looking at Siyan as a possible choice.

 

Great Team-Leader: Siyan Yasilievich is a great leader in the locker room and on the ice. Siyan the second he stepped foot into the Reapers locker room last season, he was instantly already lifting the spirits of his team, leading them to the second round despite being a 6th seed. This season, Siyan was handed the Alternate Captain role and has not disappointed. He has such an interesting way to get his team pumped up before the game, from giving speeches, to singing "Party in the USA" with his teammates. Siyan is a great player to be around and has an infectious personality, bringing good vibes to the entire team. A team looking for a leader, and overall a great person to be around, should look to Siyan as one of their options.

 

Solid Defensive Skills: Siyan Yasilievich can play a two-way game, not only being a threat offensively, but being a rock defensively. Siyan showed this season that there was improvements to his defensive skills, something that was lacking for him last season. This season for the Reapers, not only was he on the powerplay, but he was on the penalty kill. This entire season, Siyan had over 100 blocked shots, which show you that he is willing to lay the body on the line when it's needed most. Teams looking for an elite two-way defenseman that can play both sides of the ice should keep Siyan on their radar.

Powerplay Specialist: Last up, Siyan Yasilievich is known to be one of the best powerplay quarterbacks in the entire league. Siyan can move the puck so well and generate chances for his team, where he was able to set up multiple teammates for easy tap in goals. You can count on Siyan to be able to thread the needle, and get the puck right on his teammates stick. On top of that, his leadership he shows on the powerplay calling the shots is second to none, something a lot of defenseman lack. In the end, you can count on Siyan to be the voice of reason on the ice, and to set you up for that Ovechkin one-timer that so many players will be looking for!

 

Cons:

 

Lacking Physicalility: Siyan Yasilievich is not perfect though, as he lacks physicality in his game. Siyan likes to make create plays and doesn't throw the body a ton on defense. He averages just a little bit over a hit per game, so if you're looking for someone physical to throw around the body, Siyan is not that type of player.

 

Weak Shot: Last, Siyan Yasilievich lacks a strong shot. This is not to say that Siyan can't put the puck in the net, as Siyan had 15 goals this season, but being a pass first player, he doesn't seem to shoot the puck a ton. If you're looking for a go to guy to score goals for you and capitalize on chances, Siyan will not be able to do that for you and you should find someone better for the job.

 

Closing Statement:

 

Siyan Yasilievich is currently projected to go Top 10 in both the VHL and VHLE Draft. A lot of team's scouts have him ranked at the #7 or #8 spot, but we'll have to see where he is going to end up! Regardless of where he goes, Siyan Yasilievich will be a solid two-way defenseman and I'm sure any team would be pleased to have him.

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7 hours ago, badcolethetitan said:

any team would be pleased to have him

Except Vancouver, of course!