No, I don’t mean the best players. Bourque combines being a maverick with a classic hockey last name, like Ray Bourque, Rene Bourque, Phil Bourque, Gabriel Bourque, and others before him. Stalnye Lisy Magnitogorsk at Tolpar Ufa, March 16, 2020, Salavat Yulaev Ufa at Ak Bars Kazan, February 25, 2020, Shakir Mukhamadullin at 2020 Five Nations U18 Tournament, 2020 Five Nations U18 Tournament, Feb 6-9, 2020, 2019 World Jr. A Hockey Challenge, December 7-15, 2019, Shakir Mukhamadullin at U-20 Four Nation's Tournament, U-20 Four Nation's Tournament, November 8-10, 2019. Shakir Mukhamadullin is 6‘4“, weighs 179 pounds, shoots left handed and plays defense. Bear’s real name is Cassius, but he’s gone by “Bear” his entire life, to the point that he and his family don’t even know the origin of the nickname. He’s a puck possession beast and can  make plays with his vision and passing, though he needs to improve his skating. 2019-20 Team: Tolpar Ufa (MHL) Date of Birth: Jan. 10, 2002 Place of Birth: Ufa, Russia Ht: 6’2” Wt: 170 lbs Shoots: Left Position: Defense NHL Draft Eligibility: 2020 first-year eligible In the qualification games for the under-20 team, he had 5 goals and 12 points in just 3 games for BIK Karlskoga J20. Whoever picks him will get a quickly-improving centre that can play in all situations, along with a great story and a great name. Some scouting services had him more as a 2nd or 3rd round prospect while others (Elite Prospects) wouldn’t have taken him at all. SEASON TEAM LEAGUE GP G A P +/-PIM PLAYOFFS GP G A P +/-PIM TOI G ixG xG±/60 RelxG±/60 C±/60 RelC±/60 TOI G ixG xG±/60 Maybe he can rise again next season with a little more ice time. He was one of the top scorers in the USHL this season with 26 goals and 57 points in 45 games and has a lethal wristshot. Then we’ll dive right into the top 20. Swan led the MJHL with 207 penalty minutes, so if a team is looking for a tough customer willing to drop the gloves, he’s your man. How can you separate Leo and Linus Lööf? Rafanomezantsoa played on the third pairing for the Chicoutimi Saguenéens in the QMJHL this past season and didn’t provide any offence, putting up just 2 points — both assists — in 41 games. The HockeyProspect.com scouting staff are visible at rinks throughout the course of the entire hockey season around the world,giving subscribers confidence that Hockey Prospect scouting reports are reliable… Read more ““Comprehensive Look””. What matters is that Ivan Ivan’s name is so good you have to say it twice. Pair that with an umlaut in the last name? Advanced stats powered by Evolving-Hockey. In addition, he played 1 game in the VHL, Russia’s second-highest men’s League. PLYMOUTH, MI – DECEMBER 11: Shakir Mukhamadullin #27 of the U17 Russian Nationals passes the puck against the Switzerland Nationals during day one of game one of the 2018 Under-17 Four Nations Tournament at USA Hockey Arena on December 11, 2018, in Plymouth, Michigan. He put up two points in that time. Our Scouting Staff; Join Our Crew; Prospect Ratings; View Teams; View Players; Shop. Already sporting a strong last name in Wisdom, Zayde goes the extra mile with a wickedly cool first name. Mukhamadullin is arguably the most polarizing prospect in the draft. Top 250 Prospects; NHL Draft Rankings He had 16 goals and 33 points in 20 J18 Elit games, 18 goals and 41 points in 17 J18 Allsvenskan games, and 16 goals and 26 points in 16 J20 Elit games. The Canucks already have Quinn “Huggy Bear” Hughes. He’s a fantastic skater, a heavy hitter, and a slick passer. Sign up for premium. Our Privacy Policy which includes our cookies policy is linked. His production took a big jump from his rookie year when he had just 10 points; how much was he dependent on Wright for his production? He put up 29 goals and 59 points in 62 games for the Kingston Frontenacs in the OHL, good for second on his team behind his linemate, the exceptional 16-year-old Shane Wright. He was born on January 10, 2002. USA & EUROS SAVE $$ WITH CURRENCY EXCHANGE. Hopefully, he gets drafted by the same team as Luke Evangelista, an expected second-round pick this year. Because Ben VanWaterschoot is an incredible name. I adore this name for so many reasons. Did Winter’s parents know he was going to play hockey? The 6’4” defenceman is ranked 209th among North American skaters by Central Scouting after a solid season with the QMJHL’s Val-d’Or Foreurs. He spent the bulk of his draft year playing against men in the KHL, generally a good sign for a player’s future.

Who is Shakir Mukhamadullin? Before Jack Rathbone became one of the top defensive prospects for the Canucks, he was #6 on my list of the best names from the 2017 NHL draft. Stakkestad racked up points in both the under-18 Elit and Allsvenskan in Sweden, as well as the under-20 Elit league. Both TSN’s Craig Button and International Scouting Services see Mukhamadullin as a first-round pick, while others have him ranked in the second or third round or, in the case of Elite Prospects, as a DND: Do Not Draft. Add in some keen alliteration and you have a solid hockey name. Why does this matter to Canucks fans?

He’s a lanky defenceman who still needs to fill out his 6’1” frame, but he plays a physical game in his own end while also handling the puck well and making a good first pass. As a result, he played just 28 games and put up 15 points, all assists and went from being a potential first-round pick to sliding down the draft rankings. The Elit league is a second-tier junior league behind the SuperElit league and Stakkestad has never been tagged for international competition, so it’s hard to say how Stakkestad stacks up against his peers. Ranked as high as 13th by Elite Prospects, Bourque put up 71 points in 49 games in the QMJHL this past season. Our Scouting Staff; Join Our Crew; Prospect Ratings; View Teams; View Players; Shop. Mukhamadullin is a tall defender with good skating ability, ... the rankings are all over the place when it comes to Shakir. Zayde Wisdom sounds like the antagonist in a mid-90’s movie about underground roller-hockey. Shakir Mukhamadullin Main Photo: Embed from Getty Images. Who is Shakir Mukhamadullin? 2020 Prospects Report; Rankings. Anyway, here's him sniping from early in the season. His game seems to be marred by streakiness, but he’s got some decent hands and a quick release on his shot, as demonstrated by this hattrick (plus assist) he scored in the playoffs this year. From Leo Lööf and Linus Lööf to Bear Hughes and Ivan Ivan, there are some amazing names in this year's draft class. I would go broke immediately, because that’s a terrible business model, but it would be worth it just to see VanWaterschoot VanWashAndScoot on a sign. Shakir Mukhamadullin was the Devils third 1st round pick in the 2020 Draft at 20th overall. Clearly, the Canucks have a love for great names, and who can blame them? Ozzy is a solid first name to lead into that last name, but his brothers are even better: Ocean Wiesblatt, Orca Wiesblatt, and Oasiz Wiesblatt. Wallace put up some decent numbers in High School Prep hockey with Shattuck St. Mary’s, putting up 50 points in 44 games and is heading to Michigan State University in the NCAA next year. He most recently played for Salavat Yulaev Ufa of the Kontinental Hockey League. Gunnarwolfe Fontaine is a kid who is taking the USHS-Prep → USHL → Northeastern University route. I’m talking about the best names. He has good hands and a big shot and could be picked in the sixth or seventh round this year. This is his second season in the KHL, and has become a solid player for his team. He’s a smart player with a wide array of offensive skills, who makes his teammates better with his playmaking and can pick corners with his shot. Fontaine is on the smaller side, listed anywhere from 5’8” to 5’10”, but makes up for his lack of size with a hard-nosed, pesky game, going to the hard areas of the ice and pursuing the puck with a purpose in all three zones. He had a respectable 23 points in 38 games to lead his team in scoring. Who cares? He’s a hard-competing power forward that plays bigger than his 5’10” stature thanks to a strong core and impressive strength.

Orca Wiesblatt is also eligible for this year’s draft, but the 20 year old is unlikely to get drafted, unlike his brother Ozzy, who had 70 points in 64 games for the Prince Albert Raiders in the WHL. He’s a powerful skater, making him incredibly dangerous off the rush. Coming from a smaller club and a smaller city, Shakir Mukhamadullin is already being considered a second-rounder by many. Good lord, what a name. If I was a member of the VanWaterschoot family, I would use my name to open a chain of carwashes that specialized in washing minivans and also rented out scooters to ride while your van is being washed. Stakkestad did get into 5 games in the Hockeyallsvenskan, the second-tier men’s league in Sweden that Elias Pettersson played in during his draft year, but he only averaged 5:24 per game and didn’t record any points. That’s just fantastic. The one problem for Stakkestad is that he’s never really faced top competition. Perhaps the name “Jérémie Biakabutuka” isn’t reflective of Canada’s cultural mosaic — french is one of the official languages of the DROC, after all — but it still seems like a particularly Canadian combination. Look for the 16-year-old Oasiz Wiesblatt to be on the 2022 version of the best names list, assuming he develops into a legitimate prospect. At the 2019 draft, the Canucks kept the streak going, picking Nils Höglander early in the second round.

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It’s great fun! Away from the puck, Wisdom is relentless in his puck pursuit. Dismiss, Results for {phrase} ({results_count} of {results_count_total}), Displaying {results_count} results of {results_count_total}, “The Hockey Prospect NHL Draft Black Book provides NHL executives and fans alike, with a comprehensive look at the top prospects for the NHL Draft. With the puck, he has enough tools in his toolbox to challenge defencemen one-on-one, while also showing a willingness to make the simple play and drive to the net. At 5’10” and with just 37 points in 51 BCHL games in his draft year, Self is a longshot to get picked, but he’s actually a pretty good player. On the negative side, Mukhamadullin has questionable decision-making, gives the puck away far too much, and loses track of his man in the defensive zone.

Mukhamadullin’s size, reach and mobility allow him to pinch on both blue lines, snuffing out opposing breakouts and zone entries

He most recently played for Salavat Yulaev Ufa of the Kontinental Hockey League.

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#2020NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/VS5TBcLedZ. There are names like Morgan Winters, Cameron Snow, and Blake Frost eligible for the draft as well, but those are just last names: this guy has the season of his sport as a first name. Home. This pick shocked many as an off the board selection. 47/53 in net for @zwb__29 #BlueCollar pic.twitter.com/WDDvNdMMml, Primo Self has made a commitment to play D1 hockey for Miami University in the NCAA, where he should be a favourite for play-by-play announcers. There’s only one conclusion that can be drawn: the Canucks are stealing my work. Maximilian is already a strong first name. Most recently in the KHL with Salavat Yulaev Ufa.

We’ll start with some honourable mentions: names that either came just short of the top 20 or belong to players that are not really legitimate prospects.