Player's Profile
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- Name: Artem Anisimov
- Position: C
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 187 lbs
- Birthdate: 1988-05-24
- Eligible for Draft: 2006
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Yaroslavl, Russia
- Acquired: 2nd round (#54 overall), 2006
- Playing In: Pro
Artem Anisimov
Prospect Grade: 7.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: Leslie Treff
History
Artem Anisimov was born and raised in Yaroslavl, Russia, and made his semi-professional debut on Lokomotiv’s junior club (Lokomotiv 2) during the 2004-05 season. He played 10 games for the Lokomotiv professional team during the 2005-06 season. Anisimov also participated in four major international tournaments in 2005-06, including the U18 World Cup and the 2006 U18 World Junior Championships.
Talent Analysis
"A decent skater for a player of his size [who] displays adequate bursts of speed [and] solid balance on his skates." Anisimov displays "nifty stickhandling skills [and] can handle the puck in traffic well." He has "decent vision and hockey sense[, is] a crafty passer who can make long accurate feeds[, and] fires a quick slap shot." - RussianProspects.com
Anisimov possesses all the tools to be a dominant power center: size, strength, skating ability, vision, soft hands, and a great feel for the game. - ISS Scouting Report.
A good, solid skater with deceptive moves... a good puck handler... very good playmaker and passer with good vision... has a quick shot. - NHL Central Scouting.
Future
Anisimov is projected to take a first or second line center role in the Rangers' organization in 2-4 years. He currently plays on the top line with the AHL Hartford Wolf Pack, and has picked up his offensive production as he has adjusted to the North American style of play.
Stats
For Artem Anisimov's stats, see stats.theahl.com/stats/player.php
Profile Last Updated: April, 7th 2008
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