IVAN BARBASHEV - Center - 23 - $1.47MM Cap Hit - RFA in 2021-2022
LAST UPDATED 8/20/19
After bouncing in and out of the lineup for the past two seasons, Ivan Barbashev finally got his first full season in at the NHL level, and he found some real success. Barbashev was an elite scorer at the junior level and scored well at the AHL level, but hasn't had that same scoring success in the NHL. Barbashev is a versatile forward with decent size, speed, and hockey IQ. He doesn't have elite offensive tools, and won't be a top-6 winger anytime soon. Barbashev has a high motor and plays with grit and effort. Every shift, he hounds pucks and does everything within his power to get possession of the puck, and that's effort that many players simply won't give. Many players are content in their playstyles, content to be an offense-only player, but Barbashev isn't like that. He'll grit & grind his way to pucks along the boards, kill penalties, and then jump into the rush and use his above-average shot to score some goals. His energy, work ethic, and moderate offensive skill has some real value on St. Louis' third line, making Barbashev a good, versatile third line two-way forward.
After bouncing in and out of the lineup for the past two seasons, Ivan Barbashev finally got his first full season in at the NHL level, and he found some real success. Barbashev was an elite scorer at the junior level and scored well at the AHL level, but hasn't had that same scoring success in the NHL. Barbashev is a versatile forward with decent size, speed, and hockey IQ. He doesn't have elite offensive tools, and won't be a top-6 winger anytime soon. Barbashev has a high motor and plays with grit and effort. Every shift, he hounds pucks and does everything within his power to get possession of the puck, and that's effort that many players simply won't give. Many players are content in their playstyles, content to be an offense-only player, but Barbashev isn't like that. He'll grit & grind his way to pucks along the boards, kill penalties, and then jump into the rush and use his above-average shot to score some goals. His energy, work ethic, and moderate offensive skill has some real value on St. Louis' third line, making Barbashev a good, versatile third line two-way forward.
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