Player: Ivan Barbashev
Drafted By: St. Louis Blues (33rd overall)
Position: Left Wing
Final Central Scouting Ranking: No. 18 North American skater
Height/Weight: 6'0", 181 lbs
DOB: December 14, 1995 (18 years old)
Most Recent Affiliation: QMJHL, Moncton Wildcats
Background
Ivan Barbashev has a polished offensive game. He is a determined scorer, and he can make a number of moves and plays with the puck to either create an opening for himself or his teammates. Barbashev had two solid seasons for Moncton, scoring 18 goals and 62 points in 2012-13 and 25 goals and 68 points this year.
Full Scouting Report
Barbashev is a solid, all-around prospect because he can bang bodies and play defense in addition to having the offensive skills that scouts are looking for from top-end talent.
Barbashev played on the checking line for the Russians at the World Junior Championships, and that was an eye-opener to sho ...
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Ivan Barbashev: Prospect Profile for St. Louis Blues’ 2nd-Round Pick
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