Player's Profile
- Name: Alexander Naurov
- Position: C
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 5-11
- Weight: 191 lbs
- Birthdate: 1985-03-04
- Eligible for Draft: 2003
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Saratov, Russia
- Acquired: 4th round (#135 overall), 2004
- Playing In: Pro
Alexander Naurov
Prospect Grade: 6.5 D (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
Alexander Naurov has been developing in Yaroslavl's junior system. During the 2001-02 season, he showed good production with Yaroslavl's '85 squad and saw some unproductive time with the Yaroslavl "2" team, which equates to an U20 junior team.
During the 2002-03 year, Naurov continued to play with Yaroslavl "2" but saw limited ice time due to a large number of players at his position. Despite this, he did play in some international tournaments for Russia. His year culminated with an appearance at the U18 WJC, where he produced well from a lower line position.
2007-08: Naurov made 07-08 his first full season in North America, spending time in the ECHL with both Idaho and Bakersfield. He got off to a slow start with the Steelheads and was subsequently moved to the Condors for the remaining 13 games of the regular season. In that time, Naurov notched a goal and nine assists as he helped Bakersfield into the playoffs.
Talent Analysis
Strengths: Naurov does not posses gargantuan size, but he is built very solidly. He possesses good strength and a low center of gravity, making him very difficult to knock off the puck and allowing him to go through bigger players. He also shows good speed and agility to go with his strength on his skates. Technically, Naurov has a nice package of skills, including quick, strong shots and excellent puckhandling. Naurov also appears to have good vision of the ice. One of Naurov's biggest assets is his relentless pursuit of the puck, making him invaluable on the forecheck. With his stability, strength, and quickness, he also can control play along the boards and in traffic.
Weaknesses: A very sound player, there are not very many glaring flaws in Naurov's game. The most notable issue is an unorthodox stride, which if improved could enhance his skating abilities. The other problems seem to arise from his lack of ice time in the Yaroslavl system, which is beyond his control. Naurov has shown a tendency to be selfish whenever he has played, perhaps in an attempt to earn more ice time. Also, the lack of ice time is likely hurting his development in his defensive coverage, which is around average at this point.
Future
With no mention of returning to Europe, it appears that Naurov is set for another year in the minors in 2008-09.
Potential: Hard-working third line forward.
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Profile Last Updated: September, 4th 2008
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