Evgeny Kuznetsov Scouting Reports

Kuznetsov had a significantly down year in Washington before being dealt to Carolina - in the 43GP he was averaging 18:47 TOI - deployed in all situations - produced 6G - 11A -
Pace is sound - pure skill - moody - has to push himself more - change of scenery might motivate him - plays with very little physical push back - despite his stature - only credited with 10 hits / 12 shot blocks - won 45% of his draws -
Risk / Possible reward acquisition - Has to play in the top six and on top PP unit
Signed through 24/25 - $6.5 million AAV - 10 team no trade clause

Plays the role of 1C for the Capitals.
Can be a bit of an enigma on any given night.
Good size. Moves well. Sees the ice. Play maker. Loads of offensive skill.
Being deployed in all situations. Understands his role and identifies well on the PK.
Not physical. Motion player. Active stick defending in his zone.
Can be a threat off the rush ... with and without the puck on his stick.
Consistency ranges.

High end forward who is being used in all situations in Washington
Good size. Not physically punishing.
Excels on the PP. Makes plays.
Logs a ton of ice (averages over 20:00 per game)
Has some lapses with his detail in all three zones. There are also some moments his compete could be better ... but ... there is no denying he impact the game offensively