Player's Profile
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- Name: Artem Anisimov
- Position: C
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 187 lbs
- Birthdate: 1988-05-24
- Eligible for Draft: 2006
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Yaroslavl, Russia
- Acquired: 2nd round (#54 overall), 2006
- Playing In: Pro
Artem Anisimov
Prospect Grade: 7.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
Artem Anisimov was born and raised in Yaroslavl, Russia, and made his semi-professional debut on Lokomotiv’s junior club (Lokomotiv 2) during the 2004-05 season.
2005-06: Anisimov played 10 games for the Lokomotiv professional team during the 2005-06 season, and also participated in four major international tournaments, including the U18 World Cup and the 2006 U18 World Junior Championships. Ranked sixth overall among European skaters by NHL Central Scouting both mid-term and in their final rankings, the Rangers were very glad that Anisimov, a potential first round selection, was available in the middle of the second round.
2006-07: As expected, Anisimov continued play in the Russian Elite League with the Yaroslavl team. Outstanding in the playoffs, as well as in the 2008 World Junior Championships, Anisimov played a more integral part of the highest team in the organization during the 2006-07 season.
2007-08: Anisimov came to North America to start the 2007-08 season. An offensive threat on every shift, as well as a defensively reliable center, Anisimov often played on the AHL Hartford Wolf Pack’s first line. He was the leading rookie scorer on the AHL team and is expected to compete for a roster spot on the Rangers this fall.
Talent Analysis
"A decent skater for a player of his size [who] displays adequate bursts of speed [and] solid balance on his skates." Anisimov displays "nifty stickhandling skills [and] can handle the puck in traffic well." He has "decent vision and hockey sense[, is] a crafty passer who can make long accurate feeds[, and] fires a quick slap shot." - RussianProspects.com
Anisimov possesses all the tools to be a dominant power center: size, strength, skating ability, vision, soft hands, and a great feel for the game. - ISS Scouting Report.
A good, solid skater with deceptive moves... a good puck handler... very good playmaker and passer with good vision... has a quick shot. - NHL Central Scouting.
Future
Anisimov has the potential to be a first or second line center in the Rangers' organization. He will get a chance to claim a roster spot on the Rangers this coming season, however, if he does not solidify his position there during training camp, look for a mid-year call-up for the Russian forward.
Stats
For Artem Anisimov's stats, see stats.theahl.com/stats/player.php
Profile Last Updated: August, 24th 2008
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