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Player's Profile

  • Name: Maxim 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 (#94 overall), 2007 by Columbus
  • Playing In: Europe

Maxim Mayorov

Prospect Grade: 7.0 C  (About Prospect Grades)

Profile Contributed By: Eugene Belashchenko

History

He has delivered a solid season in the Russian High League (Russia 2) with Neftyanik Leninogorsk, but failed to make much of an impact on Russia’s national squad, eventually missing  the U18 WJC. 

Talent Analysis

Mayorov plays a similar style to those two players and it remains to be seen if he can continue raising his game. 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

Mayorov is a project pick and reminds of Vladislav Evseev (with a bit less speed and aggressiveness) and Alexander Polushin at that age. To continue advancing and developing, Mayorov needs to work harder and constantly try to raise his game and not fall into the trap of relying on his natural ability and sub par competitive field. 

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Profile Last Updated: April, 10th 2008

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