Rafik Varosyan (LW, L, 6’0″, 186, Taifun Primorsky Krai, 10/01/2007) Rafik Varosyan is a solidly built 6’0′, 186-pound left-shot winger playing significant minutes for Taifun Primorsky Krai in the MHL, and physically he is mature be he needs to continue to add strength, power and explosiveness. His 2025/26 season production of 24 points in 55 games is respectable but not dominant for a draft-eligible late 2007 forward playing top-nine minutes, and his -5 rating on a team with several players significantly positive (as high as +22) is the result of him being a puck watcher in the defensive zone and cheating to the offensive side whenever possible. However, he is an assistant captain and his coaching staff trusts him in all three zones and clearly values his competitiveness and work ethic. Varosyan averages over 16 minutes per game with both power-play and penalty-kill time. He generates steady offensive involvement with 3.7 shot attempts per game and 2.2 shots on goal, while creating 1.89 Grade-A scoring chances per game and converting at a very nice clip of 15%. This all sounds great but what it really means is that he is willing to play inside the dots in the offensive zone. He also is very confident attacking the royal road on line rushes which lead directly to his linemates having scoring chances.. Physically he initiates contact and is willing to take a hit to make a play showing a clear willingness to play in traffic.. I feel Varosyan could become an NHL player because he brings a thick low balanced frame, a willingness to give second efforts, and the ability to contribute offensively without being a perimeter player. His special team usage and his leadership responsibilities point to a player who understands structure and detail, which are traits NHL organizations value in potential depth forwards who can get call-ups. Additionally, his shot volume and scoring chance generation from inside the house show a fearlessness to produce offense through effort and positioning rather than relying purely on high-end skill. However, I have concerns that limit his projection. His overall point production does not stand out relative to his ice time at the MHL level or his time in the OHL during 24/25, and his puck battle success rate below 50% which is a clear red flag for me when playing junior in Europe. His puck management under pressure can be erratic and he can struggle to maintain possession which leads to poor decisions. His pass completion rate of 82% is is the result of him making hurried hope plays while cycling in the offensive zone and that will never lead to ice time at the National League level. Ultimately, Varosyan projects as a competitive two-way winger whose NHL pathway would depend on continued physical development and improved puck management. In my view, if he adds strength, lowers his center of balance, improves his 50/50 win rate, and continues to develop his offensive instincts over the next two to four years, he could develop into a depth NHL winger capable of contributing secondary offense while playing responsibly in all three zones. If his offensive production and puck battle results do not improve as he progresses to stronger leagues, he is more likely to settle into a role as a dependable professional forward with leadership ability playing outside the NHL rather than becoming a regular NHL contributor.