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Andrey Makarov

Hometown:

Kazan Russia

Team:

Currently Playing In:

CHL

Birthday: 1993-04-20	Position: G
Eligible for draft: 2012	Shoots: Left
Drafted:	Height: 6-1
Acquired: Free agent signing, 2012	Weight: 178 lbs.

Prospect Talent Score

7.0

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Probability of Success

History

2009-10: Andrey Makarov skated in 22 games for Lada Togliatti in Russia's U22 MHL and represented Russia in the 2010 U17 World Hockey Challenge. Makarov had a 4.04 goals against and .874 save percentage for a Lada team that won just 11 of 54 games and was last in the West Conference. Makarov was 2-2 with 1 shutout and had a 3.50 goals against and .920 save percentage in four games for Russia at the WHC. He was selected by Atlant Mytishchi in the second round (25th overall of the 2010 KHL Draft and taken by Lewiston (QMJHL) in the first round (42nd overall) of the CHL Import Draft.

2010-11: Makarov appeared in 27 games for Lewiston as a back-up to over-age goalie Nicolas Champion in his first season in North America. He was 11-14 with 2 shutouts and had a 3.37 goals against and .890 save percentage. Lewiston finished second in the East Division and advanced to the playoff semifinals. Makarov appeared in three playoff games, stopping 51 of 57 shots, and was 0-1 with a 3.40 goals against and .895 save percentage. Makarov was not selected in the 2011 NHL Draft in his first year of eligibility.

2011-12: Makarov went from the QMJHL to the WHL; joining the Saskatoon Blades after Lewiston folded. He skated in 54 games for the Blades – missing time to play for Russia at the 2012 U20 World Junior Championship. Makarov was named the team's Most Valuable Player after going 29-23 with 2 shutouts. He posted a 2.01 goals against and .913 save percentage. The Blades finished third in the East Division. In the Blades' four-game playoff series with Medicine Hat he was 0-4, with one loss coming in overtime, and had a 4.10 goals against and .872 save percentage. Makarov was 1-1 appearing in three games for Russia with a 0.88 goals against and .979 save percentage. Andrei Vasilevski played most of the tournament but Makarov got the start in the gold medal game against Sweden. Makorov stopped 57 of 58 shots as Russia lost to Sweden, 1-0, in overtime. He was invited to the NHL Draft Combine and ranked seventh amongst North American goalies in Central Scouting's final rankings prior to the 2012 NHL Draft.

Talent Analysis

Makarov is a goaltender that relies on his athleticism to get the job done. Where he needs to show improvement is with the finer points of the position, such as playing the angles well and challenging shooters more often. He has shown adaptability through his transition from Russia to the QMJHL in 2010-11, then the QMJHL to the WHL this past season.

Future

Makarov signed a contract with the Buffalo Sabres but will spend the 2012-13 season playing in the WHL.

News & Features

HF Prospect of the Month for February, 2013

by Ian Altenbaugh

March 5th, 2013

Photo: Goaltender Andrey Makarov went 15-0 in the month of February. Makarov was signed by the Buffalo Sabres as a free agent in 2012. (Marissa Baecker/Getty Images)

Saskatoon Blades goaltender Andrey Makarov (BUF) is the Hockey's Future Prospect of the Month for February. The undrafted Russian goaltender rocked the WHL last month, posting a 15-0 record, a 1.72 goals-against average, a .948 save percentage, and two shutouts.

Mikhail Grigorenko remains top prospect for Buffalo Sabres

by Jason Chen

March 1st, 2013

Photo: Mikhail Grigorenko remains the top prospect for the Buffalo Sabres. Drafted 12th overall in 2012, Grigorenko has played 17 games in the NHL this season. (courtesy of Cliff Welch/Icon SMI)

The Buffalo Sabres prospect pool is in a state of transition, with many of their top prospects, such as Mikhail Grigorenko and Marcus Foligno, now contributing to the NHL roster. Many of the Sabres other prospects, such as Andrey Makarov and Daniel Catenacci, are dominating their respective competition levels and appear poised to move on to the professional level next year. In general, the Sabres have good depth at every position, though they are deepest at center and on defense.

Carruth heads short list of WHL goaltenders owned by NHL clubs

by Glen Erickson

February 28th, 2013

Photo: Portland Winterhawks goaltender and Chicago Blackhawks prospect Mac Carruth has his team in the hunt for another run to the WHL Championship (courtesy of Marissa Baecker/Getty Images)

For purposes of this list, we assessed potential as NHL prospects using the criteria whereby we ranked only NHL drafted or signed goalies currently playing in the WHL.

2013 WJC Review: Russia settles for bronze on home ice

by Alessandro Seren Rosso

January 10th, 2013

Photo: Russian forward Valeri Nichushkin was not a standout for his country at the 2013 WJC, but he did acquit himself well in his first appearance at the U-20 event (courtesy of Derek Leung/Getty Images)

Team Russia's bronze medal can be deemed as a good result on home soil, though not the result that was hoped for at the 2013 World Junior Championship. They surrendered to Sweden in the semifinals in the shoot-out, but the win over Canada in the bronze medal game surely cheered up the home crowd.

Team Rankings: Anaheim Ducks continue to have solid talent at all positions

by HF Staff

December 5th, 2012

Photo: After playing the past three seasons in Finland, defenseman Sami Vatanen made his way to North America and currently plays for the AHL affiliate of the Anaheim Ducks. (Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

Below is the middle section Hockey’s Future’s NHL Team Rankings. The teams are ranked in terms of the quality of their overall prospect pool as voted on by the staff of Hockey's Future. For reference, just the top five prospects are listed. To be eligible, a prospect must meet HF's prospect criteria. The rankings are done twice a year, with the second scheduled to be published in the Spring.

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