LW Anton Slepyshev (2013, 88th, EDM)

[StoveTopStauffer]

cant know that until he plays in the nhl

With our previous group of scouts that's doubly true.

 

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[McFlyingV]

He's really coming along nicely. Gonna be a good 3rd line winger at minimum imo.

 

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[MaxV]

What's missing from his game?

I mean, I have seen him in a number of games before NHL and came away really impressed. At times he looks like he is a 1st line player.

But the production just hasn't been there. Seems like he is an underachiever.

Is it the case of low hockey IQ?

 

[Topkatz]

What's missing from his game?

I mean, I have seen him in a number of games before NHL and came away really impressed. At times he looks like he is a 1st line player.

But the production just hasn't been there. Seems like he is an underachiever.

Is it the case of low hockey IQ?

Hes been played in a bottom six role (mostly 4th line) so quality chances to score are more limited.

He's not a playmaker, he will be a sniper in the NHL so he's relying on his linemates to get him the puck and they are not known for their great playmaking. The bottom six play more of a grinding game so it's not a perfect fit for his shooting but Slepy has shown he can play that way too.

Hockey IQ is probably not his strongest point and may holding him back a little but he's still much smarter than Yakupov.

He's getting used to the NHL. I don't see him as having 1st line potential right now but I think he has a pretty good chance of getting to be a solid 2nd line RW. He just needs to be given sheltered minutes and some time in the NHL to adapt or take a 1st line role in the AHL. He's good a nice toolkit.

 

[Bank Shot]

Raffi Torres without the edge could be possible upside I think.

 

[Cardiac Jerks]

Raffi Torres without the edge could be possible upside I think.

What a strange comparison.

 

[Aceboogie]

I'd say kyle brodziak is a decent comparison for possible upside, they play sort of similar games to

 

[McMozesmadness]

What's missing from his game?

I mean, I have seen him in a number of games before NHL and came away really impressed. At times he looks like he is a 1st line player.

But the production just hasn't been there. Seems like he is an underachiever.

Is it the case of low hockey IQ?

Only thing missing in my opinion is poise.

He is a touch jittery. He needs to gain a some confidence at this level, then look out.

He has an insane tool kit. Just needs to put it all together at this level.

I predict he becomes a stud top 9 winger who can score, play physical, and be competent defensively.

 

[McFlyingV]

What's missing from his game?

I mean, I have seen him in a number of games before NHL and came away really impressed. At times he looks like he is a 1st line player.

But the production just hasn't been there. Seems like he is an underachiever.

Is it the case of low hockey IQ?

I think he'll take some time to hit his stride. He doesn't have great hockey IQ or playmaking abilities by any means, but he has started to use his teammates much better of late. He's an ideal 2nd/3rd line scoring tweener (projected) going forward I think. He's got size, protects the puck well, skates well, isn't afraid to play physical, and has a good shot. As another poster commented, he still seems like he needs to gain some poise and confidence with the puck at the NHL level, but once he does he should be at least a 3rd liner capable of putting up 15 goals a year. I think he could eventually start seeing some time on the 2nd PP unit. He definitely has the shot to be an asset there.

 

[PatrikOverAuston]

What a strange comparison.

It's not horrible. Both are big men who had/have average toolboxes in most respects, making them above-average for their size/weight. Further, both had/have great shots when given a lot of time and space to get set, making their utility as a scorer limited but still dangerous.

Now, do I expect Slepy to be a 20-goal guy? No. I think he'll be closer production-wise to Torres in his later days- 12-8-20, 15-11-26 etc. He'll be a nice cheap bottom-six winger who can play higher up for short spurts. I think he's too limited in the hockey sense department to be much more than that, however.

 

[Neatman]

I think they're bringing him along slowly. I was very surprised when he was sent down earlier in the year as his play was strong.

He has an excellent tool set and seems to have the hockey IQ to use it as well. Plays a "NA" style of game as well; likes to muck it up and play the body.

I see him as having success at least as a 3rd liner at the NHL level. Hopefully even 2nd liner. Very impressive year from him imho.

 

[belair]

If he's patient he'll be an important depth player for the Oilers in the future. I can see him playing more in Bakersfield next year but his development this year has been a nice surprise.

 

[McJC]

He reminds me of a really raw Filip Forsberg. Love his willingness to shoot.

 

[40oz]

Hes been played in a bottom six role (mostly 4th line) so quality chances to score are more limited.

He's not a playmaker, he will be a sniper in the NHL so he's relying on his linemates to get him the puck and they are not known for their great playmaking. The bottom six play more of a grinding game so it's not a perfect fit for his shooting but Slepy has shown he can play that way too.

Hockey IQ is probably not his strongest point and may holding him back a little but he's still much smarter than Yakupov.

He's getting used to the NHL. I don't see him as having 1st line potential right now but I think he has a pretty good chance of getting to be a solid 2nd line RW. He just needs to be given sheltered minutes and some time in the NHL to adapt or take a 1st line role in the AHL. He's good a nice toolkit.

FYI, his three most common linemates this season are Caggiula, Lucic, and Draisaitl.

 

[Stud Muffin]

What's missing from his game?

I mean, I have seen him in a number of games before NHL and came away really impressed. At times he looks like he is a 1st line player.

But the production just hasn't been there. Seems like he is an underachiever.

Is it the case of low hockey IQ?

I don't really know about his IQ but to me his short passing game and ability to accept a pass need some work.

 

[jebs]

IMO he's a pretty meh hockey player. He's not a liability but doesn't do a whole lot either.

 

[Acallabeth]

Slepyshev wasn't considered by nearly anyone as some really special prospect who would make a big impact in any league. He wasn't drafted instantly because he just wasn't and isn't that good of a player. Top 6 for a player of his skill would be an example of huge overachieving. He has a decent shot, that's it.

 

[McSpecial DraiBlend]

IMO he's a pretty meh hockey player. He's not a liability but doesn't do a whole lot either.

I couldn't disagree more. I think he brings a lot of energy. He is always finishing his checks hard. Has a very hard shot. For a 3rd round pick he is turning out great. Confidence is improving as well.
He will be a valuable cost effective player moving forward. Oilers are going to need players like him with the big contract others are going to demand.
Oilers haven't been able to say that for a while about later picks.

 

[Zine]

Slepyshev wasn't considered by nearly anyone as some really special prospect who would make a big impact in any league. He wasn't drafted instantly because he just wasn't and isn't that good of a player. Top 6 for a player of his skill would be an example of huge overachieving. He has a decent shot, that's it.

He was passed over in the draft despite always being one of the better Russian 1994s. But if I remember correctly, he declined to attend the NHL combine in favor of finishing his school exams. Plus he had 2 more years on his KHL contract at the time.

 

[JayE]

He's got a nice toolbox (very good skater, heavy shot, physical with decent board play). I'm not sure he thinks the game well enough to ever be a reliable top 6 winger, but he's already a good bottom 6 player in my view. Considering the fact that over the next 5 years the Oilers will probably have to look for cheap replacements for some of their top 6 wing spaces (because of the salary cap), he could get some big chances on McDavid, Draisatl, or RNH's wing (depending on whether or not they keep Draisatl on the wing or move him back to center). Decent pick, all things considered.

 

[Flynn84]

He wasn't drafted instantly because he just wasn't and isn't that good of a player.

You don't know what are you taking about.

 

[Aceboogie]

He was passed over in the draft despite always being one of the better Russian 1994s. But if I remember correctly, he declined to attend the NHL combine in favor of finishing his school exams. Plus he had 2 more years on his KHL contract at the time.

He was the 1st overall pick in the KHL draft and was captain of the Russian WJC team. I am not that knowledgeable with KHL stuff but that strikes me as a prospect people highly regard

In getting passed over in the draft it appeared to almost entirely be the KHL factor. I dont think many believed hed play in the NHL, and if he did itd be in the distant future. In his second draft year he was ranked as high as 20th in some mock drafts. He had/has some serious skill and good upside