Player's Profile
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- Name: Leo Komarov
- Position: C
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 5-10
- Weight: 187 lbs
- Birthdate: 1987-01-23
- Eligible for Draft: 2005
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Narva, Estonia
- Acquired: 7th round (#180 overall), 2006
- Playing In: Europe
Leo Komarov
Prospect Grade: 4.5 D (About Prospect Grades)
History
Komarov was born in Estonia but moved to Finland at a young age. He was still in the relative obscurity of a lower line role in Finnish Jr A in 2004-05 and therefore surprised when he broke into the pros in 2005-06. The success also carried him to the World Junior Championships that year, where he won bronze and made himself known to the international audience.
2006-07: Totaled three goals and six assists in 49 games in Finland this past season, and compiled 108 penalty minutes.
2007-08: During the season playing for the Pelicans, he also became more disciplined in his game – reducing his penalty minutes sharply while adding a career-high ten assists. Admittedly a long-shot, Komarov has the potential to be a valuable third or fourth line player.
Talent Analysis
Komarov is above all an infuriating opponent. The small and speedy forward gets under the skin, plays dirty and hits with force. He also likes to work with the puck, make plays and push to the crease whenever his skill level is up for the task. A player like Komarov likes to get near the net and he is useful there, thanks to his good shot. Although he has played all forward positions, he can't read the play well enough to lead the offense from the center position; the wing is where he should build his career. As an agitator Komarov is neither cold-blooded nor calculating, and unfortunately he takes more than his fair share of penalties. The young and brash checking player must learn to control his emotion.
Future
Once a mucker, always a mucker. Komarov won't become a top line player at any level, rather he will become a better lower line player in whatever league.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: October, 6th 2008
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