Claimed: Sergei Komarov Rookie Profile

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Sergei Komarov

Position: Center

Height:6'8

Weight:250

Birthplace: Moscow, Russia

NHL comparable: Nick Bjustad

 

Sergei Komarov is a big boy, a capable center. He is hard driven, coming from a family that has been a big part of the VHL for the last 16 seasons. Hes got the pedigree, to be a solid second line center. However he wants more, their are questions right now as he has more holes than strengths. The strengths he does have, are incredible and he has continued to hone them. Already one of the top flight faceoff men in the VHLM, though he knows he wont stand a chance without practice when he joins the bigs.

 

Strengths

 

Faceoffs- A big man, who helps use his size to his advantage. He has a suprisingly quick hands for a man of his size, he wins more draws than he loses usually. He is currently hovering over the 60% mark in the VHLM, and top 4 in the league. Its a skill he will continue to hone, as he joins the bigs knowing he wont be able to over power the older players like he does juniors.

 

Scoring- It was once a hole in his game, now its a strength. Once again his size becomes and advantage he can put alot of power into his shot. His soft hands for a big boy, means he can get his shot off fast an accurate if need be. Being a bigger boy, he scores alot of dirty area goals, able to over power his opponents with his size.

 

Defense- Komarovs are known, for 2 things hitting, and two way play. Sergei is no different, he plays 200 feet up and down the ice. He needs some cardio work, to go along with a stronger skate stride. However he competes for the puck and knows where to be, when in his own zone. This is a skill that will benifit him going forward, espcially at a center a position that generally needs a complete game.

 

Cons

 

Endurance- He cant play a big game right now. He has too improve his conditioning, if he is to become a number 1 center in the future. Its unclear when this will be worked on, however he has been a hard worker up till this point. Which should put some rest to this question.

 

Strength- Being a big boy, at a young age means he is akward, however when he ages and grows out he will be a man whose tough to move off the puck. Again this is a skill he is expected to improve as he ages with his work ethic to this point it should be improves in the coming seasons.

 

Passing- Hes got skills, but his passing is terrible. Sure he can make sure the puck, moves ahead, but dont expect him to set you up for a big goal. He has already stated this is a skill he does not appear to be working on in the near future. If you are expecting the prototypical play making center you would be wrong. He is talented, at many things but passing will not be one of them. Dont draft him of that is what you are looking for in your center.

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Another tank! Hope you stick with it, dude!