Egor Afanasyev – 2019 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Egor Afanasyev

2018-19 Team: Muskegon Lumberjacks (#10)
Date of Birth: Jan 23, 2001
Place of Birth: Tver, Russia
Ht: 6 foot 4 Wt: 201 pounds.
Position: LW
NHL Draft Eligibility: 2019 first-year eligible

Rankings

• NHL Central Scouting: 16th (among North American Skaters)
• Future Considerations: 54th
• Hockeyprospect.com: 59th
• McKeen’s Hockey: 36th
• ISS Hockey: 24th
• Bob McKenzie: 37th

There’s going to be a large amount of USHL players taken in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, and Egor Afanasyev may be one of the most hidden gems in this year’s draft class. A big winger at 6 foot 4 and 201 pounds, Afanasyev has smoother hands than most at his size. Coupling that with his strong compete level and Afanasyev was a huge part of Muskegon’s gameplan this season in the USHL.

In 58 games this season, he’d score 27 goals and 62 points before adding another two goals and six points in eight playoff games.

Risk – 3.5/5 | Reward – 4/5

Fantasy Hockey Potential

Offense – 8/10 | Defense – 5/10

Awards/Achievements

Afanasyev was named to the USHL Third All-Star Team in 2018-19.

Interview/Profile Links

• Egor Afanasyev – Access Hockey MI

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