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Ivan Telegin

Hometown:

Novokuznetsk Russia

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Pro

Birthday: 1992-02-28	Position: LW
Eligible for draft: 2010	Shoots: Left
Drafted: 2010	Height: 6-3
Acquired: 4th round (101st overall), 2010	Weight: 185 lbs.

Prospect Talent Score

7.0

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Probability of Success

History

2008-09: Ivan Telegin played for the champion Metallurg Novokuznetsk junior team in Russia. Chosen 42nd overall in the 2009 CHL Import Draft by the Saginaw Spirit.

2009-10: Joined the Spirit for his OHL rookie season and scored 26 goals with 18 assists in 51 games. Telegin was named OHL Rookie of the Month twice, in October and November, 2009. Invited to play in the 2010 CHL Top Prospects Game but sat out due to injury. Had 1 goal with 1 assist in six playoff games for the Spirit. Telegin also played for Team Russia at the 2010 WJC and was scoreless in six games.

2010-11: In his second year of OHL play, Telegin showed a more consistent approach and a well-rounded game. Moved to center one of the top lines for the Saginaw Spirit, Telegin showed his quality as a playmaker with 41 assists in 59 games. The big Russian also chipped in 20 goals and was more focused on strong two-way play.

2011-12: Traded from Saginaw to Barrie in the off-season, Telegin had a breakout season offensively playing alongside fellow Jets' prospect Mark Scheifele. He played in 46 games for the Colts; missing time after hurting his hand playing for Russia in the 2012 U20 World Junior Championship. He scored 35 goals with 29 assists and was plus-19 with 26 penalty minutes. Telegin scored 12 power play goals. The Colts finished second in the Central Division and reached the playoff's second round. Telegin led the team in scoring in the playoffs with 5 goals and 9 assists and was plus-six with 6 penalty minutes in 13 playoff games. He scored 1 goal with 1 assist and was an even plus/minus in six games for silver-medal winning Russia at the WJC. He signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Jets in July, 2011.

Talent Analysis

Telegin has good size and skates fairly well. He's not as dynamic as the stereotypical Russian forward, preferring instead to wreak havoc by going to the front of the net and battling in tight spaces. Overshadowed by some of the more dazzling players coming through the Russian hockey system, Telegin is a big, strong player who plays more of a traditional North American size, using his skating ability and size to create opportunities or move opponents off the puck. Telegin is a well-conditioned athlete who uses his size and strength to his advantage.

Future

Telegin has turned pro and is playing for the St. John's IceCaps of the AHL.

News & Features

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Below is the bottom third of the NHL Team Rankings in terms of prospects as voted on by Hockey's Future staff. To determine the ranking, each team's entire prospect pool was taken into consideration. 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.

Patrice Cormier, Paul Postma among Winnipeg Jets prospects looking to have a strong 2012-13 season

by Zak McGinniss

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Photo: Forward Patrice Cormier (left) is one of several Winnipeg Jets prospects who could play in the NHL if not for the current lockout. (JC Salas/Icon SMI)

Now entering their second season in Manitoba, the Winnipeg Jets are continuing the franchise rebuild that started in Atlanta. The Jets have focused on adding size and grit to through the last two drafts. Top prospect Mark Scheifele, along with a limited number of other prospects would have had an opportunity to makes the Jets out of training camp, but the NHL lockout put those plans on hold. Instead, these prospects will have the chance to dominate their respective leagues while their veteran brethren find colder pastures to ply their trade.

Top 10 OHL Centers

by Chris Roberts

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Photo: Mark Scheifele has been one of the top players in OHL all season long. Scheifele will be expected to compete for a spot in Winnipeg next season. (Photo courtesy of CHL Images)

The Ontario Hockey League has been one of the premier pipelines for NHL development over the past couple of decades, particularly down the middle of the ice. From Eric Lindros to Joe Thornton, and more recently, Mike Richards, Ryan Getzlaf, and surging second-year center Tyler Seguin, the league has produced countless blue chip NHL centermen.

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