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Daniil Ustinkov

DShoots LAge 19CHEGCK ZurichSwiss-2

CS Rank

#152
Intl. Skaters:#76

Current Season Stats

28
GP
2
G
16
A
18
PTS
18
PIM

AI Scouting Report

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Ustinkov quietly racked up 18 points in 28 games for GCK Zurich in Switzerland's second division — a serious haul for a defenseman his age in a league that doesn't hand out offense for free. His ability to drive play from the blue line through sharp reads and crisp distribution projects him as a puck-moving presence on a third pairing, with real upside to grow if he can test himself at a higher level.

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Scouting Breakdown

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Strengths

  • ✓His 18 points in 28 games (0.64 pts/GP) is strong production for a defenceman in the Swiss second division.
  • ✓The balance of 2 goals and 16 assists suggests he moves the puck intelligently rather than forcing shots.

Concerns

  • ✗Swiss-2 is a lower-tier professional league, making it difficult to project how his game translates against NHL-caliber competition.
  • ✗Just 2 goals from the blue line raises questions about his shot quality and offensive threat from distance.
  • ✗His 18 PIM in 28 games suggests some undisciplined tendencies that could be exploited at higher levels.

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Offensive DefencemanTwo-Way Defenceman

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