Shaikhlislamov: Russian Prospect with a Heavy Wrister

0:00On April 29th, Alan Shaiklislamov, a 17-year-old right-winger from Mazewsk, Russia, born on September 4th, 2008, stands 6. Foot one and weighs 187 pounds. He shoots left and plays for Tolpar Ufa in the Russian Junior League. In a jail-central scouting, ranks him 25th among international skaters for the 2026 draft, highlighting his speed, shot, and relentless. Drive on the ice. This past season, he lit it up with 35 points, 18 goals and 17 assists in just 31 regular season games, despite missing. Time early from an injury, that hot streak earned him a call-up to the Continental Hockey League with Salivat Yuley of Ufa where he suited up for one game but finished. Minus 3 and a loss to Avengard Omsk. Scouts praise his heavy rister with a quick release. His willingness to battle near the net and solid balance that lets him absorb hits without. Slowing down. He's got a strong motor and delivers clean checks, but he needs to sharpen his shot selection and pass more to linemates instead of going solo.

1:05Looking ahead, expect him in the KHL or their second tier affiliate next year to build pro-experience amateur his game. Limited exposure keeps him off some lists, but his size and tools make him a solid mid-round pick. With more seasoning against tougher competition, this shooter could develop into a bottom-six forward with some pop-worth watching as he crosses the pawn down the line. That wraps NHL News today brought to you with AI.