Fantasy Summary
Gritty, shifty center with a penchant for forechecking and some scoring ability
Attributes | |
|---|---|
| Fantasy Upside | 5.0 |
| NHL Certainty | 7.0 |
| Country | SUI |
| Position | C |
| Roster Type | Minors |
| Shoot/Glove | Left |
| Date of Birth | October 12, 1999 |
| Height | 6‘0” |
| Weight | 190 lbs |
| Drafted | 2018 Round 4; Overall: 120 |
Observations
April 2020 – Kurashev may not be the most talented player on his team at the moment, but his tenacity and ability to cause a disruption to his opposition’s attack stand out. He has most recently played on a line with fellow forechecker Anton Wedin, creating a high-intensity, aggressive combination for the Rockford Icehogs. At the moment, he is looking like a promising bottom-six NHL prospect with additional upside as his offensive role in the AHL continues to develop. Kevin Wong
December 2018 – Kurashev has been named to the preliminary roster for Team Switzerland for the upcoming world junior hockey championships. Averaging well over a point-per-game in the QMJHL this season, Kurashev looks to improve on last years performance and should be counted on as a leader for the Swiss team. Tony Carr
November 2018 – The first thing you notice when watching Kurashev is his tremendous skating ability, not only with his speed but his handling of the puck at that top speed. When he battles for the puck you realize how big he is and that he does not get pushed off the puck easily. Like most teenagers, he has some gaps in his game but they are all teachable skills so the onus will be on him to put the work in. His future is very bright. Tony Carr