ILYA PROTAS

2025-01-09

Scout: Tony

Skating:

Ilya's skating is probably the weakest part of his game. But adequate (not fast)

Passing/Handling:

Ilya has quicks passes, he anticipates where to go with the puck and gets there effectively and quickly

Shooting:

Ilya has good shot, he able to get shot away while shielding the puck from his opponents.

IQ (Vision, Anticipation, Panic/Poise):

Ilya has a high hockey IQ, he is able to anticipate where to go with the puck.

Forechecking:

I saw some forechecking from Ilya by using his size to his advantage

Defense:

Ilyas defense was good, again using his size and anticipation to help him get the puck back for his team

Best Asset:

I think Ilyas best asset is his ability to keep the puck away from the opponent

Biggest Concern:

The biggest concern with Iyla his skating, it will need to improve in order for him to progress in his career.

Top Tier/Role Potential:

I would say tier 2,

Justification for Top Tier Assessment:

I say tier 2 with his anticipation, using his size and good passing Middle 6 with some power play time. I do want to say that while Iyla uses his size it ay not be in the way of hits, he kind of leans on people or out position them. Not a lot of BASH.

50th Percentile Tier/Role:

Tier 3

Justification for 50th Percentile Tier Assessment:

If skating does not improve, and he does continue to improve other aspects of his game probably 4th line or 12th forward with limited playing time

Stylistic Comparable:

I would say Alexei Protas .

Scouts Final Thoughts and Additional Stats/Info:

I think why washington drafted him is they see Alexei part 2.

Games Scouted:

1 OHL Game, 1 USHL game