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Draft Thoughts (Goalie Edition, Vol. 5):

LCG Semyon Frolov (6'3", 203lbs)
MHK Krylia Sovetov Moskva (MHL): 5gp/ 2-2-1, 2.75 GAA, .910 SV%
MHK Spartak Moskva (MHL): 13gp/ 9-2-2, 2.05 GAA, .915 SV%
Ladia Togliatti (MHL): 9gp/ 5-3-0, 1.83 GAA, .937 SV%

Big Russian Semyon Frolov (ranked # 2 EU Goalies, # 64 by McKenzie) leans a bit more towards being an athletic goalie who relies on speed and reflexes, moreso than technique- and he's quite raw in many areas. Despite a fluctuation in his stats, he has stayed consistent through playing on three different MHL squads, often shuttling between them, while seeing some time on the bench in the KHL for Spartak Moskva. This is an indication that the kid has a good head on his shoulders.

Frolov possesses good size, and elite athleticism, giving him superior mobility in his crease, with explosive lateral agility from strong pushes off of his posts to keep himself square to the puck. He also moves quickly forwards to challenge shooters, and retreats backwards in a hurry, moving deeper into his net as the play advances. He's quite flexible, and his strong legs allow him to recover instantly from going down in the butterfly. Frolov is light on his skates, with dynamic footwork, and elite quickness.

Frolov is a calming presence, always maintaining poise and composure under pressure. His patient demeanor masks his competitive nature; he's a battler who puts forth multiple efforts to keep pucks out of his net when his technical skills and positioning fails him. He performs admirably under duress, makes clutch stops, and shows well in big games- as well as in important situations. He remains unrattled through contact, stays square to forwards who are barreling towards him, and keeps his focus when attackers crash the crease.

His puck-handling can be a bit of an adventure, and he needs to work on his decision-making, as well as keeping things safe and simple, but at his best- he shows flashes of dynamic puck-movement that could make him a real asset to his team's transition. Frolov's hands are as quick as his feet, and he can flash the glove to snag shots from distance, and he is able to deflect pucks out of danger using his blocker. He uses his reach and an active stick for poke-checks around the net, displaying excellent timing, and high-end reflexes.

Scouts say that rebound control is an issue for Frolov; he doesn't absorb shots well enough, fails to sweep pucks away from the crease when they land in front of him, and he allows too many second-chance opportunities. He seems to be able to track pucks well through traffic, and has reasonably good anticipation to beat the puck to it's intended target, staying square to the shooter most of the time, and keeping his five-hole covered while in-motion. Apparently, he is not proficient in stopping breakaways.

Frolov relies too much on speed, reflexes, and athleticism, and could use plenty more refinement in his technique and positioning going forward. Frolov is all about raw tools and high-end potential, and will probably be a project for the team that drafts him. Look for him in the 2nd, or 3rd-round.