SASHA PASTUJOV

2025-04-21

Scout: Jeremy Vercillo

Skating:

Pastujov is a weak skater. He's got a wide lumbering stride that is more fitting of a bigger guy. If something holds him back, it will be this.

Passing/Handling:

Pastujov is a great passer. The puck gets on and off of his stick quickly and accurately.

Shooting:

Pastujov has a great shot too. His wrister is hard and accurate, and he's able to tee up a one-timer from the flanks. If he can keep up in the NHL, he'll be a big scoring threat.

IQ (Vision, Anticipation, Panic/Poise):

He's got good hockey IQ, which allows him to be in good position, even if his speed isn't there.

Forechecking:

I didn't see much from Pastujov on the forecheck.

Defense:

Pastujov's defense isn't great, but it's passable. My big question is if he'll look more lost against NHL-level competition.

Best Asset:

Passing/Shot

Biggest Concern:

Skating

Top Tier/Role Potential:

2nd line scoring winger with PP time

Justification for Top Tier Assessment:

He's got the shot and the skills to create offense. I don't think he'll ever be a "complete" player, but may find a spot as an offense-first guy.

50th Percentile Tier/Role:

Tweener

Justification for 50th Percentile Tier Assessment:

If the footspeed isn't there, he won't have much of a shot. The game is just getting faster and faster and he already looks slow against AHLers.

Stylistic Comparable:

Daniel Sprong

Scouts Final Thoughts and Additional Stats/Info:

Games Scouted:

AHL Regular season games