Player's Profile
- Name: Maxim Trunev
- Position: RW
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 5-11
- Weight: 176 lbs
- Birthdate: 1990-09-07
- Eligible for Draft: 2008
- Drafted: 2008
- Hometown: Kirovo-Chepetsk, Russia
- Acquired: 5th round (138th overall), 2008
- Playing In: Europe
Maxim Trunev
Prospect Grade: 7.0 D (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2008-09: Completed his first full season with the KHL's Severstal Cherepovets franchise and had a limited impact with the club. In 34 games, he accounted for four goals and added one assist.
Trunev's junior rights are held by the Tri-City Americans and his first taste of North American action could come with that WHL franchise should he decide to come over early. As a 19-year-old, he'd have to finish his junior eligibility since he was drafted before his 18th birthday. In fact, the Canadiens feel they may have a steal in Trunev, due to his youth. There were some suggestions that the player, who has been described as a cross between the two Kostitsyn brothers, could have been a first-round selection in this year's draft, but for a couple of days on his birth certificate.
Talent Analysis
An offensively skilled player, who has solid puck-handling skills.
Future
Trunev needs to have an opportunity to play a greater role, in more situations, than what he has this season. Whether that means an increased role with Severstal or in Tri-City remains to be seen.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: August, 17th 2009
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