Yegor Murashev (RW, L, 5’10”, 180, MHK Krylia Sovetov Moskva, 07/20/2007)
Yegor Murashev is a skilled, competitive left shot right winger who produces offensively at a high rate and processes the game at an advanced level. Despite being undersized, Murashev’s pace, anticipation, and success in international play suggest there is still untapped upside. He plays with energy and intelligence in the offensive zone, generating a consistent number of Grade “A” scoring chances and excelling in puck retrieval following shot attempts. However, his lack of physical maturity and limited strength and explosiveness raise concerns about how quickly ability he will handle pace and pressure at the NHL level, if ever.
Why Murashev Should Be an NHL Draft Pick
- Consistent Offensive Production
Since being traded to Krylia Sovetov, Murashev has recorded 13 points in 17 games. Projected over a full MHL season, he’d be pacing to lead the team in scoring. He generates 1.78 Grade “A” scoring chances per game, which places him in an upper tier among MHL forwards. He’s consistently involved in creating offense and has been productive at every level, including back-to-back standout international seasons. - High-End Hockey Sense and Puck Anticipation
Murashev retrieves 1.78 loose pucks per game following shots, which is an elite number and speaks to his spatial awareness and anticipation. His 3.1 takeaways per game – he can read plays well and disrupt opponents even when undersized. His track record in international play (25 points in 15 U16/U17 games) validates his offensive IQ against age-appropriate top talent. - Energy, Compete, and Power Play Utility
Murashev competes hard despite his size. He gives 0.53 hard hits per game and is willing to battle despite physical mismatches. His 1:42 of power play time per game speaks to the trust his coaches have in his puck skills and vision, and he has demonstrated a knack for finding passing lanes in structured offensive-zone play, a set power play.
Why Murashev Should Not Be an NHL Draft Pick
- Below NHL Size and Underpowered Physique
At 5’10”, 175 lbs, Murashev is undersized by National League standards and currently lacks the strength or explosiveness to compensate. He wins just 37% of 50/50 puck battles, is only drawing 0.09 penalties per game, and wins just 33% of his limited face-offs—all signs that his core strength, hand strength, and lower-body explosiveness need substantial development. - Inefficient Scoring Despite High Shot Volume
While he generates scoring chances, Murashev is converting on just 9% of his Grade “A” scoring opportunities, well below what’s expected of a top-six offensive threat. His 1.0 blocked shots per game and 0.6 shots that miss the net clearly shows that he lacks deception and release variety, and struggles to find lanes against well-structured defenses. - Sloppy Puck Management and Passing Inconsistency
With a pass completion rate of 84% and 4.5 giveaways per game, Murashev is not yet clean enough with the puck management to thrive at higher levels. He completes just 0.61 passes per game that lead directly to a teammate’s shot, which is low for a primary puck-handler and shows a need for improved deception, pace variation, and situational reads.
Projection and Final Verdict
Draft Range: end of 2nd–4th Round
NHL Projection: Offensive-minded middle-six winger
Comparable: Andrey Kuzmenko
Yegor Murashev is a smart, skilled winger who processes the game quickly, creates offense consistently, and thrives in transition and power play situations. However, his physical profile and scoring inefficiencies currently limit his NHL projection. He must significantly improve strength, pace, and execution in order to overcome the limitations of size and inefficiency in scoring areas.
We feel he is worth a late-2nd round flyer for a team willing to invest in his long-term development. His hockey sense, anticipation, and production keep the door open, but his projection is that of a long-term project who may explode onto the scene in his early 20s after reaching physical maturity and his experience in the KHL.