Alexandr Perezoghin
Nov 9, 2002 17:42:28 GMT -5
Post by JohnnyVerdun on Nov 9, 2002 17:42:28 GMT -5
For those who don't make it over to the "other" board, I highjacked this from the moderator of the Russian Prospects board, a guy by the name of Dostoevsky, who seems to know his stuff:
It's tough to be soft while being touted as top quality prospect. Perezhogin stands just under 6-1 and weights around 190. He plays a sound two-way game indeed. He's a good skater: agile, mobile and fast enough. Handles the traffic exeptionally well. Has some flashy moves in the bank, but as I mentioned before - he's sometimes shy to use 'em. He also has a deadly wrister (I would compare his shooting technique to the one of Alex Mogilny: quick release and heavy outcome) that he has to use more often , however his slapper isn't that great. Average passing skills - he can pass in open spaces but doesn't see the ice as well as well as Svitov or Kovalchuk for instance. In my opinion Perezhogin's best perspective - becoming a really great two-way player. If you seek a projection: 25-30 g, 50-60 pts winger that will be appriciated for all-around game
I wouldn't call him a pure sniper. In juniors he was primarily offensive player but it recent years his role on the ice (in Omsk and in National program) steadly evaluated to a more rounded stand. At the Pojstovna Cup for example Plyuschev utilezed him in primarily checking role. All in all, if he had remained one-dimentional (offensive that is) his stock wouldn't be as high as it's now.
With respect to Eugene's comparison to Rolston: at same age Brian was a much powerful skater. Alex isn't powerful, albeit he shall improve.
As far as when he'll end up in Habs jersey. As I said, the way Habs handle their kids, it shouldn't be soon. May take two-three years. In other organizations, as soon as next season he'd probably be on the verge of sparing time between AHL and NHL.
Together with Plekanec, Higgins, Balej, Hossa, and a few others, the future looks very solid indeed.
It's tough to be soft while being touted as top quality prospect. Perezhogin stands just under 6-1 and weights around 190. He plays a sound two-way game indeed. He's a good skater: agile, mobile and fast enough. Handles the traffic exeptionally well. Has some flashy moves in the bank, but as I mentioned before - he's sometimes shy to use 'em. He also has a deadly wrister (I would compare his shooting technique to the one of Alex Mogilny: quick release and heavy outcome) that he has to use more often , however his slapper isn't that great. Average passing skills - he can pass in open spaces but doesn't see the ice as well as well as Svitov or Kovalchuk for instance. In my opinion Perezhogin's best perspective - becoming a really great two-way player. If you seek a projection: 25-30 g, 50-60 pts winger that will be appriciated for all-around game
I wouldn't call him a pure sniper. In juniors he was primarily offensive player but it recent years his role on the ice (in Omsk and in National program) steadly evaluated to a more rounded stand. At the Pojstovna Cup for example Plyuschev utilezed him in primarily checking role. All in all, if he had remained one-dimentional (offensive that is) his stock wouldn't be as high as it's now.
With respect to Eugene's comparison to Rolston: at same age Brian was a much powerful skater. Alex isn't powerful, albeit he shall improve.
As far as when he'll end up in Habs jersey. As I said, the way Habs handle their kids, it shouldn't be soon. May take two-three years. In other organizations, as soon as next season he'd probably be on the verge of sparing time between AHL and NHL.
Together with Plekanec, Higgins, Balej, Hossa, and a few others, the future looks very solid indeed.
