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Denis Kazionov
Basics
Type:
Prospect
Position:
Left Wing
Shoots/Catches:
Left
Height:
6.03
Weight:
187 lbs.
Born:
December 8, 1987
Hometown:
Moscow, RUS
Acquired:
Selected by Tampa Bay Lightning in Round 7 (#198) at the 2006 NHL Entry Draft
Last Team:
Omsk (RUS)
Projects As:
Checking line forward Draft Info
Draft Status:
Drafted
Draft Year:
2006
Draft Type:
NHL Entry Draft
Drafted By:
Tampa Bay Lightning
Round:
7
Pick No.:
198
Draft Team:
Tver (RUS) Contract
Contract Status:
Unsigned
Contract Length:
years
Cap Number:
$0
Salary:
$0 Bio
History:
Denis, the brother of Lightning prospect Dimitry, is an outstanding raw specemin. NHL Central Scouting raves about Kazionov's acceleration and speed as well as his willingness to work hard and go into high traffic areas. He only has fair hands and managed just a single point in 26 games at the Superleague level this year in Russia. Like his brother at the same age, he would do well to come to North America to sharpen his game. Dimitry and Denis' father is a hockey coach in Russia.
Scouting Report
Strengths:
Good sized frame with outstanding skating ability and burst. Hard worker isn't afraid to go into high traffic areas.
Weaknesses:
Has only fair hands. Opportunities for development may be limited on the checking lines in the Superleague playing against grown men.
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