Player's Profile
- Name: Mihail Pashnin
- Position: D
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 5-11
- Weight: 187 lbs
- Birthdate: 1989-05-11
- Eligible for Draft: 2009
- Drafted: 2009
- Hometown: Chelyabinsk, Russia
- Acquired: 7th round (200th overall), 2009 by NYR
- Playing In: Europe
Mihail Pashnin
Prospect Grade: 6.5 D (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2008-09: A native of Chelyabinsk, Pashnin grew up in the Mechel system and debuted with the main team in the 06-07 season, but he didn't break out until the 08-09 season, when he was surprisingly called to the national junior team first for the ADT Canada/Russia challenge, then for the WJC, in which he played an rather important role. He was also the first overall pick in the first-ever KHL Draft. Pashnin will spend the 09-10 season with CSKA Moscow.
Talent Analysis
Pashnin is a good two-way defenseman who isn't a true offensive blueliner but neither a stay-at-home. His could be called a two-way defenseman. He manages to be effective in both zones thanks to his good skating and hard commitment, but he lacks the size needed for the more demanding NA game. While he isn't a point-machine like some other Russian defensemen like Zubov or Gonchar, he can still appear on the scoresheet thanks to his hockey intelligence and good reading of the ice. He can improve his shot and overall offensive instincts.
Future
Pashnin has seen a big improvement in the last couple of seasons, but he is yet to show that he is a NHL-caliber player. He has to bulk up some muscle, especially in the upper part of the body, and to become more creative in the offensive zone.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: September, 11th 2009
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