Player's Profile
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- Name: Ivan Vishnevskiy
- Position: D
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 5-11
- Weight: 176 lbs
- Birthdate: 1988-02-18
- Eligible for Draft: 2006
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Barnaul, Russia
- Acquired: 27th overall, 2006 NHL Draft by Dallas
- Playing In: CHL
Ivan Vishnevskiy
Prospect Grade: 7.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: Kevin Forbes
History
Vishnevskiy was Rouyn-Noranda's second pick in the 2005 CHL Import Draft, chosen 68th overall. Enticed to come over to North America early in the season, Vishnevskiy was a pleasant surprise for an otherwise wholly mediocre Huskies squad. Display great offensive creativity, the young Russian picked up 48 points in 54 games. He was the top rookie defenseman in the QMJHL this season and was selected to play in the 2006 Top Prospects game.
Talent Analysis
Small but skilled, this young Russian defender is a deft puck-handler and sees the ice extremely well. Excellent at creating offense, he distributes the puck well and is a silky smooth skater. Only average in his own end, his flaws begin to appear when the opposition focuses in on him and when he's overmatched physically. His lack of size will be a constant struggle as he progresses, but he has the skills to succeed.
Future
A future power play quarterback, Vishnevskiy will have to find some semblance of a defensive game if he is to be a consistent, full-time contributor in the next level. This season will be big for his defensive development, as Rouyn-Noranda’s defense will be one year older, and more experienced, and an improved squad will take some of the offensive pressure off his shoulders.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: October, 14th 2007
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