HW 2011 Prospects: Vladislav Namestnikov

With each post, you will get to understand what type of player he is, and how he can help the Wild. You'll understand his strengths, flaws and get to understand what type of player he'll develop into.

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Now, introducing London Knights forward Vladislav Namestnikov:

History And Accomplishments:

HW's Take:

The Russian factor will never go away. Even if he is already in North America, teams will always worry. Still, Vladislav Namistnikov has some dazzling skills, as evident in the video below.

He skates very well, has good offensive instincts and doesn't mind driving to the net.

What differentiates him from being a mid-round first rounder to a second rounder is his inconsistency. His dazzling puck handling skills I mentioned doesn't seem to show up all the time. His lack of strength can also attribute to that inconsistency.

Now, if you have a last first rounder, would you take the gamble?

HW's Projection

Top six offensive winger

Summary Scouts Notes

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NHL Central Scouting’s Chris Edwards (via NHL.com)

OHLProspects

The Scouting Report

Video Evidence

Where Does He Fit With The Wild?

He can play center and right wing.

We need a offensively skilled right wing.

Good Choice At #10?

Not at #10, no.

And like -NugentHopkins, his name doesn't fit!!!!

How Does He Look As A Wild?

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