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  • Name: Maxim Gratchev
  • Position: LW
  • Shoots: Left
  • Height: 5-11
  • Weight: 195 lbs
  • Birthdate: 1988-09-26
  • Eligible for Draft: 2007
  • Drafted: 2007
  • Hometown: Novosibirsk, Russia
  • Acquired: Drafted in 2007
  • Playing In: CHL

Maxim Gratchev

Prospect Grade: 7.0 D  (About Prospect Grades)

Profile Contributed By: Eugene Belashchenko

History

2006-07: He created a lot of buzz about his potential based on what he was able to do for his team, the Rimouski Oceanic of the QMJHL. In 70 games, Gratchev put in 35 goals, 42 assists for 77 points and also had 88 penalty minutes.


2007-08: Suffered an injury that kept him out half the year.

Talent Analysis

Gratchev is a solid built player who is hard to knock off the puck and possesses an impressive determination. He does need to work on using his linemates better, though he has become much better at this during this past season.  

Future

Overall, he is a reliable and “safe” selection who has the potential to develop into a solid second line winger.  While this young player may not be more talented than some of his Russia-based counterparts, he may benefit greatly from playing in North America.

Stats

SEASON   TEAM                                                                 GP G A PTS +/- PIM
2004-05 Québec Remparts (QMJHL) 54 7 11 18 +12 36
2005-06 Québec Remparts (QMJHL) 22 5 5 10 -1 40
2005-06 Rimouski Océanic (QMJHL) 33 6 11 17 -27 57
2006-07 Rimouski Océanic (QMJHL) 70 35 42 77 -7 88

 

Profile Last Updated: March, 22nd 2008

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