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F Ostap Safin - HC Sparta Praha, CZE JRS (2017, 115th, EDM)

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My guess is he doesn't realize Saint John will be horrible this year and he comes over. I hope he stays in Europe.
 
wings5 said:
My guess is he doesn't realize Saint John will be horrible this year and he comes over. I hope he stays in Europe.
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True, but then again, Veleno will be there so it's not like he would be a lone man on an island.
 
wings5 said:
My guess is he doesn't realize Saint John will be horrible this year and he comes over. I hope he stays in Europe.
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You could do worse than getting top line minutes with Joseph Veleno I feel like. But yeah, I'd actually prefer him staying in Europe and developing his game against men.
 
There is no much talk about him. 32 points in 33 games in QMJHL. Should have important role at WJC this year too. Underrated player in my eyes.

What do Edmonton fans think about him?
 
Maluk11 said:
There is no much talk about him. 32 points in 33 games in QMJHL. Should have important role at WJC this year too. Underrated player in my eyes.

What do Edmonton fans think about him?
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Liked what I saw of him in rookie camp. Big, good shot and hands and a good skater. Along with Maksimov I am very pleased with Safin's development this season.
 
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Does he project to be a top 6 forward ? The oilers need as many top productive guys on entry level or affordable contracts as they can get in the long haul. It would be great if they could have a few late round picks go their way.
 
grentthealien said:
Does he project to be a top 6 forward ? The oilers need as many top productive guys on entry level or affordable contracts as they can get in the long haul. It would be great if they could have a few late round picks go their way.
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I think that top 9 is a safe bet. Whether he's a top 6 guy is TBD. He has the speed and shot for it, it's too early in his development to say one way or another.
 
Bryanbryoil said:
I think that top 9 is a safe bet. Whether he's a top 6 guy is TBD. He has the speed and shot for it, it's too early in his development to say one way or another.
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Decently physical too with good size.
 
snipes said:
Decently physical too with good size.
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Yeah he had a tilt earlier this season and fared pretty damn well. He's also thrown some big hits. If he can keep his speed while also adding on more mass he should have a NHL career ahead of him IMO.
 
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Maluk11 said:
There is no much talk about him. 32 points in 33 games in QMJHL. Should have important role at WJC this year too. Underrated player in my eyes.

What do Edmonton fans think about him?
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I see a long-term project with some pretty awesome tools. Great skater, with a wicked pair of hands and shot (albeit they lack consistency at this point). Needs to fill out his frame as he's still not that strong protecting the puck and fighting for pucks along the board. Definitely has middle 6 NHL potential imo, but he's going to need a few years to get stronger and more consistent in the NA game.

Very excited to watch him at the U20's
 
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Seven points in his last two games, up to 47 points in 47 games for a bad Sea Dogs squad - next closest forward has 32 points.

Nice season from Ostap so far and bounced back well from a middling World Juniors.

Now listed at 6'5 192 by eliteprospects.
 
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I had him ranked #49 in that draft, he always impresses me with his skating ability considering his large frame, he has good hands and decision making as well, still a lot of development ahead of him, but he could develop into something special, pretty sure he would be up there in a redraft, not sure why NHL teams slept on him, they usually highly value size and speed, you get the best of both worlds in Safin.
 
Was assigned back to Saint John's who now have 3 imports so he is likely to be traded as the oldest of the three. Noticed he has 17 games of pro hockey experience , could he not find a team back in Czech or go to the AHL instead?
 
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