Every year, and pretty much every selection on a yearly basis outside of the top five or ten picks, the NHL draft is filled with players that have the toolset to make an impact on the league, “if only.” If only they were a little faster. If only they focused more on defense, or on offense, or on special teams. If only they were six inches taller, 20 pounds heavier, or more like their NHL-star brother.
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 183 lbs
In the case of Sasha Pastujov, left-winger currently of the United States Developmental League and University of Notre Dame commit, scouts see a dynamic, versatile playmaker with outstanding IQ, pinpoint vision, crazy hands and the ability to use his skills to rack up points at any level.