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Sandman · 03-15-2025, 06:55 AM

Draft Thoughts (Russian Edition, Vol. 17)

RD Roman Bausov (6'5",179lbs)
MHK Dynamo St.Petersburg (MHL): 37gp/ 2g/ 9a/ 11pts, +10, 18 PIM

Righty Roman Bausov (ranked # 23 EU Skaters) has an enormous frame as his main selling point, but he's about as raw as one can get. He's built like a rail, and needs to fill out, as even though he's sturdy, he's not very strong. Bausov possesses sharp defensive instincts and sound positioning, but has trouble overpowering oncoming rushers. His enormous range and mobility effectively cut off huge swaths of ice, and aid him in making stops by suffocating attackers with his wingpan, active stick, and extra-long reach. There's immeasurable shutdown potential here; he reads the play in the defensive zone very well, and he's nearly impossible to get around, with his range giving him more room for error than most. He's adept at keeping opponents to the outside with his tight gap control, takes away the front of the net with his aggressiveness, and angles threats out of danger areas. He's forceful down low, blocks shots, and fills lanes.

Bausov keeps his distribution safe and simple, but he's very smart in finding outlets to clear the puck out of zone, to kickstart the rush. There's some deception in his hands and feet, and he uses delays and cutbacks to create time and space for teammates, and to patiently await the best option. His mobility is pretty good for a player of his size, mostly because his legs are so long that every step covers a wide tract of ice. Even still, he can win races, and looks impressively agile in making quick turns, transitioning seamlessly, and cutting across the ice laterally. When he fills out and gets stronger and more coordinated, he will be a force. Physicality is a tool for him to win possession; I wouldn't call call him a prolific hitter, and he's not really punishing or mean, but he finishes his checks and uses his frame to separate man from puck, and win inside position. His play in the offensive zone consists mainly of keeping pucks alive, getting pucks deep, and taking shots from the point- mostly to cause havok around the net, as his shot isn't that threatening. His puckhandling could use some attention, as his hands don't match the quickness in his feet; he doesn't carry much though, relying on quick possession, and deferring to others to do the puck-rushing. This is a player who probably won't even be coming to North America for a handful of years, as he's far more potential than finished product, and will need plenty of runway. Look for him in the late rounds.

03-15-2025, 06:55 AM	#1126
Sandman Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Calgary Exp:	Draft Thoughts (Russian Edition, Vol. 17) RD Roman Bausov (6'5",179lbs) MHK Dynamo St.Petersburg (MHL): 37gp/ 2g/ 9a/ 11pts, +10, 18 PIM Righty Roman Bausov (ranked # 23 EU Skaters) has an enormous frame as his main selling point, but he's about as raw as one can get. He's built like a rail, and needs to fill out, as even though he's sturdy, he's not very strong. Bausov possesses sharp defensive instincts and sound positioning, but has trouble overpowering oncoming rushers. His enormous range and mobility effectively cut off huge swaths of ice, and aid him in making stops by suffocating attackers with his wingpan, active stick, and extra-long reach. There's immeasurable shutdown potential here; he reads the play in the defensive zone very well, and he's nearly impossible to get around, with his range giving him more room for error than most. He's adept at keeping opponents to the outside with his tight gap control, takes away the front of the net with his aggressiveness, and angles threats out of danger areas. He's forceful down low, blocks shots, and fills lanes. Bausov keeps his distribution safe and simple, but he's very smart in finding outlets to clear the puck out of zone, to kickstart the rush. There's some deception in his hands and feet, and he uses delays and cutbacks to create time and space for teammates, and to patiently await the best option. His mobility is pretty good for a player of his size, mostly because his legs are so long that every step covers a wide tract of ice. Even still, he can win races, and looks impressively agile in making quick turns, transitioning seamlessly, and cutting across the ice laterally. When he fills out and gets stronger and more coordinated, he will be a force. Physicality is a tool for him to win possession; I wouldn't call call him a prolific hitter, and he's not really punishing or mean, but he finishes his checks and uses his frame to separate man from puck, and win inside position. His play in the offensive zone consists mainly of keeping pucks alive, getting pucks deep, and taking shots from the point- mostly to cause havok around the net, as his shot isn't that threatening. His puckhandling could use some attention, as his hands don't match the quickness in his feet; he doesn't carry much though, relying on quick possession, and deferring to others to do the puck-rushing. This is a player who probably won't even be coming to North America for a handful of years, as he's far more potential than finished product, and will need plenty of runway. Look for him in the late rounds.