ARSENY GRITSYUK

2024-06-24

Scout: Tony

Skating:

Balanced Skater, with speed and dexterity

Passing/Handling:

Passing is precise and more than adequate for zone entries, exists could use some work

Shooting:

Accurate Shooter and able to get his own shots in somer instances (Mostly snap and wrist shots)

IQ (Vision, Anticipation, Panic/Poise):

Cerebral player and with good hockey vision and anticipation. Not a lot of panic seems poised at most times.

Forechecking:

He could be a good forechecker with his skills, Did not see a lot of that in my limited viewing

Defense:

On par with most defense, will go after puck in O zone but not a lot in D zone, mostly stick work shot blocks.

Best Asset:

Skating is his best asset , followed by Shooting, Hockey IQ

Biggest Concern:

Not a lot of hitting or defense, although probably won't be asked to do so

Top Tier/Role Potential:

He could be Tier 1, if put into correct situation, top six, and power play time.

Justification for Top Tier Assessment:

His well above average Skating, shooting, passing and Hockey IQ.

50th Percentile Tier/Role:

Spare time 3rd liner with rare power play chances, also an older player (22)

Justification for 50th Percentile Tier Assessment:

Not sure he will be able to play the NHL style game, not a lot of hitting or blocking of shots

Stylistic Comparable:

Maybe Krill Kaprizov lite

Scouts Final Thoughts and Additional Stats/Info:

Blended skater with speed and skill. I see him as more of a winger his time a center was not impressive.

Games Scouted:

2 SKA KHL games