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Originally posted by Flames Draft Watcher+Jan 17 2005, 09:03 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Flames Draft Watcher @ Jan 17 2005, 09:03 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Very skilled player. What makes him so promising is that he looks a lot more gritty than a guy like Val Bure for example. Pushkaryev has shown some ability to fight through checking. And he's not super small either, so that shouldn't be a big concern.

He looks like he's got some good NHL upside IMO. I'm sure the Kings are quite happy to have him in the stable.[/b]

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IMO, he is the stereotypical Russian floater.

He has great skill, and a good shot, but he just doesnt believe in the team concept of the game. He will try and spin and run through the entire opposition without passing the puck, and he is extremely lazy backchecking. I think I've seen him rush back into the defensive zone to help about three times in 20 games.

Probably the best thing that could ever happen to his carreer would be if someone like Phaneuf were to destroy him when he is doing his keepaway routine. He will be a good player when he figures out how to use and help his teammates. [/quote]
Which one is it ?