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Yan Melnikov

RWShoots LAge 18RussianNizhny Novgorod Jr.MHL

CS Rank

#186
Intl. Skaters:#93

Current Season Stats

45
GP
20
G
20
A
40
PTS
26
PIM

AI Scouting Report

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Melnikov put up a clean 20-20-40 line in 45 MHL games, doing real damage with his shot from the right side despite skating as a left-handed winger — a combination that creates constant defensive headaches. His ability to manufacture offense through positioning and release rather than just speed projects him as a bottom-six NHL contributor with genuine scoring upside if he keeps refining his reads in the offensive zone.

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Scouting Breakdown

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Strengths

  • ✓His 40 points in 45 MHL games demonstrates consistent offensive production for a power forward, averaging nearly a point-per-game pace
  • ✓A 20-goal season shows legitimate finishing ability that aligns with his sniper tag at the junior level

Concerns

  • ✗Going undrafted or ranked outside the top 150 by NHL Central Scouting at #186 suggests limited upside projection from professional evaluators
  • ✗His 26 PIM figure is relatively modest for a power forward, raising questions about whether he can consistently win the physical battles needed to translate his game to the pro level
  • ✗Producing in the MHL carries less weight than comparable numbers in higher-profile leagues like the CHL or SHL, making it harder to project his ceiling against elite competition

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SniperPower Forward

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