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| Name: Konstantin Pushkarev |
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| Position: RW |
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| Shoots: Left |
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| Height: 6-0 |
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| Weight: 172 lbs |
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| Birthdate: 1985-02-12 |
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| Hometown: Ust Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan |
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| Acquired: 2nd Round, #44 overall, 2003 |
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Konstantin Pushkarev
"His performance at the U18 WJC has definitely made him noticeable to
the NHL scouts. He is the dark horse of the draft and will likely be
picked on the first day of the draft. A couple of NHL teams are
seriously considering selecting this player in the second round, though
time can only tell how it will turn out for this talented winger." 2003-04: Pushkarev is currently putting up huge numbers while playing for Avangard VDV, the farm team of Omsk of the RSL. He has already gotten his feet wet in the RSL, recording an assist in 5 games. However, he likely will spend the bulk of the 2003-04 season with the farm team. A mid-season leg injury limited his playing time this season. Returned from the injury to play the remainder of the season with Omsk's farm team. |
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| Talent Analysis "Pushkarev is a typical sniper...a very good skater, with a high top speed and great acceleration...very aggressive on the ice and does not hesitate to crash the net...very competitive and doesn’t give up on a play...not an asset defensively, needs to work on this aspect of the game....possesses a good wrister with a quick release...needs to bulk up and improve his strength to supplement his aggressiveness with power and that will come with time." |
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| Future Pushkarev was the wildcard of the Kings' 2003 draft. He was selected in the second round as the Kings fought off several suitors looking to trade up to draft him. He's still developing in the Russian leagues and is likely several years away from being considered an option for the NHL roster. His strength is an area in need of improvement if he wants to play on the smaller and more physical North American rinks. ETA - 2007-08 |
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