Vsevolod Askarov Scouting report

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Why you screwed up not drafting Askarov

 

Hailing from Russia, Vsevolod Askarov is the first ever non Komarov from goonings agency. He also is the first ever goalie. Standing in at 6 foot 6, and 220 pounds he fills the net, which is something teams always look for in a goalie. He was just recently drafted in the 3rd round by the Calgary Wranglers 41st overall. He looks to prove that falling that far is insane, and teams who passed on him or chose another goalie over him were silly. He will go back down to the Hounds next season where he should be a starter for one of the best teams in the league.

 

PROS of Askarov

 

Size- At 6 foot 6 he takes up the net, and he knows how to use his size to his advantage. For someone his size he is extremely athletic. Which should be very advantageous for the team who has him in net.

 Composure- He has solid control of the style he plays, and is able to read and react to the plays properly because of it. 

Hand Speed- You wont be able to beat him up high very easily, he is able to react an have the limb movement be quick enough to stop the elite snipers of the league.

Rebound control- His last strength is his ability to control, rebounds and knock them away better to avoid, easy kicked out goals. 

 

CONS of Askarov

 

Penalty Shot- Try not to get to penalty shots when he is in net, well his size may help. He is just not good at handling this type of pressure in 1 on 1s

Skating- It is not a big deal for a goalie to struggle in skating. After all they basically just have to stand on their own 2 feet an make a few pushes. Could use some tweeking however later down the line after he graduates.

Puck Control- If Carey Price is the god of goalies handling the puck, Askarov is the slave. He just can not be counted on to touch the puck at all. He will not start a quick break out, hes more likely to get himself scored on.

 

The Wranglers really have themselves a gem, i feel well he has flaws like many players. He is a player who his weaknesses really are not a huge deal for a goalie in this day an age. He will need to refine penalty shots, maybe skating but end of the day the main things you want in a goalie he has in spades.

Edited September 13, 2020 by Gooningitup