{"id":77788,"date":"2020-06-30T08:15:25","date_gmt":"2020-06-30T12:15:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/?p=77788"},"modified":"2025-10-10T22:53:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-11T02:53:13","slug":"maxim-groshev-scouting-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2020\/06\/30\/maxim-groshev-scouting-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Maxim Groshev Scouting Report: 2020 NHL Draft #112"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>Welcome back to Top Shelf Prospects, the daily column that brings you the next crop of professional hockey players. Each day I will bring you a new player profile or topical article in the lead-up to the 2020 NHL Draft. Be sure to bookmark the site,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/lastwordbkerr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">follow me on Twitter<\/a>, and spread the word for the site that will bring you analytical and critical profiles and scouting reports! Last Word On Hockey Prospects\u00a0is your new headquarters for everything \u201cNHL Draft\u201d! We have a complete listing of our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/2020-nhl-entry-draft-headquarters\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">draft articles here<\/a>. Today we look at Maxim Groshev.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-13542 td-animation-stack-type0-2 td-animation-stack-type0-1\" src=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2017\/07\/Top-Shelf-Prospects.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"99\"><\/p>\n<p>Russian forward <strong>Maxim Groshev<\/strong> spent the majority of the season playing against men in the KHL. He put up one goal and six assists for seven points in 36 games for Nizhnekamsk Neftekhimik. Groshev also played in three playoff games without recording a point. Playing for Reaktor Nizhnekamsk in the MHL, he put up two goals and three assists for five points in eight games. Groshev also represented his country at the World Juniors but did not score in the tournament. He played a bottom-line role in helping the team to a silver medal. He also played in the Canada-Russia Super Series, picking up two goals and an assist for three points in six games.<\/p>\n<p>In 2018-19, Groshev spent most of the season in the MHL. He scored seven goals and 13 assists for 20 points in 47 games. He also played three games in the Russian U18 League, putting up one goal and five points. Groshev played for Russian at the IIHF Under-18 World Championships. He scored three goals and four points in seven games, winning silver. Groshev also had two goals and three points in six games at the World Junior A Challenge.<\/p>\n<h2>Maxim Groshev Scouting Report<\/h2>\n<p>Right Wing\/Left Wing &#8212; shoots Left<br \/>\nBorn December 14th, 2001 &#8212; Agryz, Russia<br \/>\nHeight 6&#8217;2&#8243; &#8212; Weight 194 lbs [188 cm \/ 88 kg]<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/widgets.eliteprospects.com\/iframe_player_stats.php?player=532511\" width=\"700\" height=\"420\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"yes\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Skating<\/h3>\n<p>Groshev&#8217;s skating is a bit hit or miss. He shows good speed, especially when he has a chance to get going. His first few steps could really use some work, but as long as he keeps his feet moving, he has decent acceleration. Groshev could also work on making tighter turns and working on his crossovers so that he does not lose speed thought them. His lateral mobility is decent and he can use it to get away from defenders, both with and without the puck. Groshev uses a wide stride. This gives him a low centre of gravity. However he needs a stronger lower body in order to improve his balance and make him tougher to knock off the puck. While Groshev is willing to battle along the boards or in front of the net, he is a bit too easy to be pushed over at this point.<\/p>\n<h3>Offensive Game<\/h3>\n<p>Groshev plays a prototypical power forward style of game. He can score goals with a strong wrist shot and a quick release. His shot is accurate as well as powerful. He is also good at getting to the front of the net, where he can score on rebounds, bang in passes from teammates and get deflections. Groshev establishes his position in front of the net but needs to get stronger in order to fight off defenders looking to move him out of position. He has the smarts to find soft spots in the defence, away from a checker. He is also good on the forecheck, forcing defenders into mistakes.<\/p>\n<p>Groshev can also play the role of a playmaker. He can control the puck down low with his stickhandling and protect it in the cycle game. This will improve as he gets stronger. His ability to maintain possession gives teammates the opportunity to get open and when they do, he has the vision and passing skills to get the puck to the front of the net. The main question with respect to his offensive game is one of consistency. Groshev shows all of these skills in flashes. However, he needs to do them consistently in order to be able to put up bigger numbers. While it&#8217;s true that limited ice-time is one reason his KHL numbers don&#8217;t jump off the page, he really has not dominated against his peers either.<\/p>\n<h3>Defensive Game<\/h3>\n<p>Groshev shows his hard work in the defensive zone as well. He is willing to support the defence with effective backpressure against the rush as well as supporting the defence down low. Groshev is effective in chasing down the puck carrier, playing physical, and also using his stick to knock pucks away from his opponent. He is good at maintaining his position as well as cutting down passing and shooting lanes. Once a turnover is created, Groshev looks to move the puck up the ice quickly.<\/p>\n<h3>Projection and Comparison<\/h3>\n<p>Groshev could be a sleeper prospect in this draft. He has some high-end skills and works hard in all three zones. However, he doesn&#8217;t seem to get the production that should accompany those skills. As he continues to get stronger that may come. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eliteprospects.com\/player\/532511\/maxim-groshev\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eliteprospects.com<\/a> Groshev is signed in Russia through the end of the 2020-21 season. His new team should try to get him to come to the AHL at this point. Groshev&#8217;s game is reminiscent of <strong>Timo Meier<\/strong>, however, this is a stylistic comparison only and not one based on skill and potential.<\/p>\n<h3>Highlights<\/h3>\n<p>The following is a compilation of some of the highlight packages and features of Maxim Groshev that are available on youtube and twitter.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/laurkelly24\/status\/1191890202362552322<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CHL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#CHL<\/a>: Heady play by the kid LW Maxim Groshev (Ranked No. 46) as he races with speed for a shot then whistles a no-hesitation feed that is tipped home beautifully by C Lev Komissarov (2020\/2000). Russia&#8217;s youngest kids have been consistent all series. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/H9IwPErASh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/H9IwPErASh<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Steve Kournianos (@TheDraftAnalyst) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheDraftAnalyst\/status\/1195164499432615937?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">November 15, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">A good shot by Maxim Groshev makes it 5-1 for Russia. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WJC2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#WJC2020<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6gCLufaRBI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/6gCLufaRBI<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Steven Ellis (@SEllisHockey) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SEllisHockey\/status\/1209125992427642880?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">December 23, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Maxim Groshev with his first KHL goal: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/2020NHLDraft?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#2020NHLDraft<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/yeMfEplLK8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/yeMfEplLK8<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Patrik Bexell (@Zeb_Habs) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Zeb_Habs\/status\/1196495773137088512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">November 18, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Maxim Groshev takes faith in his own hands and it is 3-2 RUS with under 10min to go <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/U18Worlds?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#U18Worlds<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/FvwbPQ4Qd0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/FvwbPQ4Qd0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Dennis Schellenberg (@ScoutingFactory) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ScoutingFactory\/status\/1122586492747112448?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">April 28, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheDraftAnalyst\/status\/1119603055475998721<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">4-1 Russia. Maxim Groshev with a great drive to the net. Slovakia can&#39;t keep up. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/U18Worlds?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#U18Worlds<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/970Fv0UlRq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/970Fv0UlRq<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Steven Ellis (@SEllisHockey) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SEllisHockey\/status\/1118886849865572352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">April 18, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/2020NHLDraft?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#2020NHLDraft<\/a> prospect Maxim Groshev gets his 4th assist of the season after his shot ends up on the tape of his line mate <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/KHL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#KHL<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/IDXvfbCseN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/IDXvfbCseN<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Dennis Schellenberg (@ScoutingFactory) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ScoutingFactory\/status\/1185941323326603265?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">October 20, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/hckyprospects\/status\/1185974067519807488<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Check back tomorrow for the next prospect on our draft board.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Maxim Groshev Main Photo Courtesy of KHL.ru<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome back to Top Shelf Prospects, the daily column that brings you the next crop of professional hockey players. 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