Player's Profile
- Name: Andrei Zubarev
- Position: D
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 198 lbs
- Birthdate: 1987-03-13
- Eligible for Draft: 2005
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Ufa, Russia
- Acquired: 6th round, 187th overall, 2005
- Playing In: Europe
Andrei Zubarev
Prospect Grade: 7.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: Eugene Belashchenko
History
Zubarev was picked up late in the 2005 draft as most NHL teams stayed away from Russians. Zubarev tore up the Russian Super League in 2005-06 as an 18-year-old. Just turned 19, the 6’1 defenseman had 12 points in 40 games, his season ended early when he broke his wrist in February. Played in the 2006 WJC.
2006-07: He was an important part of the Russian team at the 2007 World Junior Championship.
Talent Analysis
A solid defenseman with a potential offensive upside…a good skater with above average agility and acceleration…an above average puckhandler, but does not tend to keep the puck for long and hesitates to carry it up the ice…possesses a strong slap shot, but needs to improve the shot’s precision…sees the ice well…capable of making a very good outlet pass out of the zone…extremely reliable in his own end of the ice…one of the few 87 born Russians who is a true physical threat on the ice. Displays an impressive physical edge to his game.
Future
Zubarev has second defensive pairing potential in the NHL.
He is at the end of a contract in the summer of 2008, so it would seem to be the perfect time to cross the pond. He would likely start in the AHL if he comes over this year.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: April, 6th 2008
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