Player's Profile
- Name: Kirill Gotovets
- Position: D
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 5-10
- Weight: 175 lbs
- Birthdate: 1991-06-25
- Eligible for Draft: 2009
- Drafted: 2009
- Hometown: Minsk, Belarus
- Acquired: 7th round (183rd overall), 2009 by TB
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Kirill Gotovets
Prospect Grade: 6.5 D (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2008-09: Born and bred up in Minsk, Gotovets played for Junior Minsk, Yunost's farm team, up to the 07-08 season. In the 08-09 season he crossed the pond to play in the High School league with Shattuck St. Mary. In June he has been picked up by the Lightning at the seventh round. He has an apparent commitment with Cornell, but the Brandon Wheat Kings own his rights in the WHL. Tampa owner Oren Koules has a son that played alongside Gotovets at Shattuck in his draft year. Gotovets was one of three players selected from the school this season -- all three of them European.
Talent Analysis
Kirill Gotovets is a small-to-average size offensive defenseman. He is a very smooth skater with excellent puck-moving abilities who can quarterback the powerplay very efficiently. He has a quick shot which lacks a bit of accuracy. His experience in America gave him some more physical play even if this is surely not his strong part.
Future
Gotovets committed to Cornell University for 2010-11. A low-risk pick as he might develop into a solid NHL player, but there is no sureness about it. He has to work on his strength and physical play because as far as now he's a bit small to be effective in the own zone. But he has the potential to develop into a top-four NHL defenseman.
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Profile Last Updated: November, 10th 2009
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