Player's Profile
- Name: Maksim Mayorov
- Position: LW
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 187 lbs
- Birthdate: 1989-03-26
- Eligible for Draft: 2007
- Drafted: 2007
- Hometown: Leninogorsk, Russia
- Acquired: 4th round (94th overall), 2007
- Playing In: Pro
Maksim Mayorov
Prospect Grade: 6.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2007-08: Mayorov had a frustrating season with Kazan in Russia. He suited up for only 11 games with the Russian club, and did not have a prominent role. Mayorov played in the Canada-Russia Super Series, but did not get invited to play in the 2008 U20 WJC. Mayorov possesses an intriguing mixture of size and skill, but he must have the opportunity to play in order to take advantage of it.
2008-09: Mayorov skated in 71 AHL games with the Syracuse Crunch in his first North American season. He scored 17 goals and 14 assists for 31 points. His 17 goals led all rookies for Syracuse and ranked third overall on the team. He appeared in 3 NHL games with Columbus but was held off the scoresheet.
2009-10: The Russian winger had an almost identical second season, appearing in 74 games with Syracuse. He scored 32 points, including 17 goals, which tied for the team lead, and 15 assists. He appeared in 4 more games with Columbus, but did not score.
2010-11: Mayorov appeared in five late season games for the Blue Jackets, scoring his first career NHL goal in the season finale, and was the second-leading goal scorer for AHL Springfield in his second pro season. Mayorov's goal against Chicago was his only point and he had an even plus minus averaging just under nine minutes of ice time per game for Columbus. In 69 games with the AHL's Falcons he scored 19 goals with 14 assists and was -12 with 16 PMs on a Springfield club that failed to reach the playoffs. Mayorov was re-signed by Columbus as a restricted free agent to a one-year, two-way contract in August 2011.
Talent Analysis
The young winger forward definitely has impressive size at 6’2 and 192 pounds. However, his work ethic has not been consistent and he has not been able to make a significant impact on Russia’s national team. A pure sniper, this young forward has wheels on him, solid puck handling and can surprise some with a burst of speed and then a precise wrist shot. He does however need to improve his defensive play and become a bigger physical presence. Instead of returning into his own zone, he often tends to float and look for an offensive breakout chance, which at times cost his team dearly.
Future
If last season wasn’t Mayorov’s final kick at the can in becoming a solidified NHL’er, this season certainly will be. He’ll need either a great training camp or an impressive start to the season in AHL to earn a shot in Columbus; if not, the Russian winger could be gone by mid-season, likely back to Russia.
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Profile Last Updated: November, 30th 2011
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