Player's Profile
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- Name: Ruslan Bashkirov
- Position: LW
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 5-11
- Weight: 183 lbs
- Birthdate: 1989-03-07
- Eligible for Draft: 2007
- Drafted: 2007
- Hometown: Moscow, Russia
- Acquired: Drafted in 2007
- Playing In: Europe
Ruslan Bashkirov
Prospect Grade: 7.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: Eugene Belashchenko
History
2005-06: Bashkirov played in the HC Spartak system in Russia’s division three league. He also participated in several tournaments with the Russia 88 squad, including the U18 WCs where he dominated with 6 goals and 8 points in 6 games.
2006-07: The twins did the right thing by leaving the HC Spartak system for the QMJHL, since the club disintegrated last summer and has only recently come back to life with a new infusion of funding. As a result, the twins would have likely been stuck in the juniors again, warming the bench with some Super League squad, or possibly catching on with a High League (Russia 2 squad). Their transition in North America was smooth and both were highly productive under Patrick Roy. Ruslan made his mark by notching 30 goals and 67 points, along with 117 penalty minutes and a +11 rating. He also played in the CHL prospects game, scoring two goals and earning his teams Player of the Game award. In the playoffs, Ruslan tallied 4 points in 5 games.
The second Russian taken in the 2007 draft appeared to be a safer choice because of his North American experience. But Ruslan Bashkirov, along with his undrafted twin brother Roman, headed back to Russia shortly after the draft. After originally signing with Kazan AK Bars, the twins realized it may be difficult to develop with such a deep team. They were transferred to Khimik Mytischi where they will spend the 2007-08.
Derek Cheng contributed to this profile
Talent Analysis
A talented sniper with an impressive scoring touch, Bashkirov has also impressed with his aggressiveness and competitiveness. He has an above average top speed and excellent agility, though he does need to continue to work on his skating stride. Bashkirov protects the puck well and is a deft stickhandler. He plays the game with an edge to the point where it sometimes detriments his team. Along with learning to play a more consitent and disciplined game, Bashkirov needs to get more involved as he has a tendency to stand around at the perimeter.
Future
Stats
| SEASON | TEAM | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | PIM |
| 2006-07 | Québec Remparts (QMJHL) | 64 | 30 | 37 | 67 | +11 | 117 |
| 2007 | Québec Remparts (QMJHL) | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -2 | 6 |
Profile Last Updated: April, 1st 2008
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