Draft Thoughts:
Feb.20th: The Gatineau Olympiques are currently 16th in the QMJHL, and second-last in goals-for with a paltry 120 tallies in 52 games to their credit. Monster LD Michel Myloserdnyy (yes, I spelled that right) has only contributed 6 points in 48 games to their cause (with 82 PIM), but his specialty right now is playing a suffocating shut-down game, while wielding his enormous range (he's 6'7",225lbs) and intimidating physicality. He times his stick-checks extremely well to lure attackers in, then pokes or sweeps the puck off of their sticks- it is very hard to get past him. Myloserdnyy has a bit of a mean streak, will drop the gloves when needed, defends the net-front with vigor, and when he pins an opponent to the wall- they simply aren't going anywhere. He needs work on his robotic stride and his overall mobility, but I think he moves fairly well for a player his size- mostly because his legs are so long. He takes up so much room though, that he hardly even needs quicker feet. While he hasn't put up a ton of points, it's not for a lack of trying, as he is active in the offensive end of the ice, pinches in to the play with regularity, and is blessed with a cannon of a shot- scouts seem to like his hockey sense- particularly in defensive situations. Myloserdnyy uses his extra-long stick and his wide reach very well, but needs plenty of work on his puck-skill, due to his stiff handling, and clumsy pass-receptions, but also because his deficiencies in this area prevent him from taking steps in his playmaking ability. Look for him in the later-rounds.
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