Nikita Yolishev Scouting Report

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Scouting report

 

Player name: Nikita Yolishev

Position: LW

Height: 6'1

Weight: 188LB

Age: 20

Team: Las Vegas Aces

Hometown: Bayfield, Ontario

 

Pros

Vision: Nikita makes up for his speed with his Vision on the ice, Nikita is a pass first type of guy, Nikita likes to make his teammates and the people around him better Nikita having 20 assists in his rookie season can help you see that he is selfless, But not just can Nikita bring assists he can also score goals Nikita doesn't have many goals this year but he can bring the goals in the clutch moments of the game.

Grit: Nikita is a well rounded player better at somethings more than others, But something Nikita does not lack in is his grit and aggressiveness to get the puck Nikita is not a very big guy but he can fight in those corners to win possession of the puck.

Speed and Endurance: The way that Nikita moves is fascinating, Just watching this kid makes you think "Wow hes quick", Nikita continues to get faster and faster and this helps him break out of the defensive zone quickly and gain speed in the neutral zone and control the puck in the offensive zone helping Nikita make crisp passes and find opportunity's to score.

Responsibility: Nikita is a very responsible and respectful player, Nikita has just 16 PIM in 45 GP, You can put Nikita at any position on the ice and he will play his hardest, Nikita loves helping the team and hates hurting them.

 

 

Cons and improvment 

 

Defensive Coverage: Nikita definitely needs improvement on his defensive skills, Nikita works hard trying to be the best well rounded player, he works towards being a 2 way forward everyday, If Nikita gets better at his defensive skills it would help him out in all aspects of the game, He would be able to make more plays to get the puck out of the defensive zone and block more shots and give his team a better chance to win.

Physicality: Nikita Yolishev standing at 6'1, 188lbs does not have the greatest physical game, Nikita could really benefit with working on his defensive game it will add power to his grit and he would be unstoppable in puck battles along the boards or in the corners, This would help him get more opportunity's for his team to get points and more possession of the puck. 

Puck control: Nikita's puck control could definitely use some improvement, Nikita could really benefit with better puck control, Nikita could skate up the side of the ice with speed not worrying about losing the puck, It would cause less turnovers in the neutral zone and that wouldn't only benefit himself, It would also benefit the team, With more puck possession Nikita would be controlling the game.

 

 

Final Assessment:

Nikita Yolishev Could be a huge part of any team if he works on his weaknesses, Nikita could contribute many points and help a team be successful and maybe even win the Aces a cup this year, Who knows. 

 

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