Blackhawks Select Philipp Kurashev

With the 120th overall selection in the 2018 NHL Draft, the Chicago Blackhawks select forward Philipp Kurashev.

Philipp Kurashev
DOB: 10/12/99
Shoots: Left
6-0, 190

Red Line Report on Philipp Kurashev notes: "Good vision and an imaginative passer with touch… Has excellent instincts around the offensive zone." #Blackhawks pic.twitter.com/8cNvGbJNLx

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Ranked #61 by Corey Pronman (The Athletic)
Ranked #61 by NHL Central Scouting (NA Skaters)
Ranked #89 by TSN/McKenzie
Ranked #80 by McKeen’s Hockey
Ranked #79 by HockeyProspect.com
Ranked #53 by Future Considerarions
Ranked #76 by ISS Hockey

Pronman scouting report from The Athletic:

• Skating: 50
• Puck Skills: 55
• Physical Game: 40
• Hockey sense: 60

“Kurashev is an intriguing player with a lot of upside. Few prospects outside the first round will possess his combination of size, plus skill and intelligence. He’s a great playmaker with the instincts to create chances off the perimeter and has enough speed to generate a lot of clean entries. He can make high-level creative plays and can finish chances, too. His main issue is off the puck, as he’s not a very physical player whose effort isn’t always there in battles. I do think he understands how to play the center position competently though but will need to play harder to do so well as a pro. Kurashev didn’t have a fantastic 18-year-old season production-wise given his talent level, and I know that’s raised concerns among evaluators I’ve talked to over his consistency, especially with his effort levels already in question.”