Player's Profile
- Name: Mikhail Yunkov
- Position: C
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 180 lbs
- Birthdate: 1986-02-16
- Eligible for Draft: 2004
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Voskresensk, Russia
- Acquired: 2nd round, 62nd overall, 2004 Entry Draft by Washington
- Playing In: Europe
Mikhail Yunkov
Prospect Grade: 5.5 D (About Prospect Grades)
History
Mikhail Yunkov was a solid, workmanlike two-way forward and on a 2005 Russian WJC team blessed with a tremendous amount of skill, he had to show his value on the fourth line. He was average on faceoffs as well as his defensive zone coverage. Playing on a line with Denis Parshin and Roman Voloshenkov, Yunkov was somewhat effective in his role, but it was difficult to determine if he shelved his offensive game for the good of the team, or if he doesn’t have a lot of offensive skills at his disposal. He should learn plenty from this experience.
Talent Analysis
Yunkov is a solid two-way center and a very good passer. Higher-profile players taken later such as Lepisto and Hedman, and the other Russian, Ovechkin, put Yunkov a bit under the radar. Scouts consider Yunkov one of the best Russian playmakers available this draft and perhaps he could work well with Ovechkin (even though the two have never played together).
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Profile Last Updated: September, 3rd 2007
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