Talent Analysis

Many scouts felt that Galchenyuk was more talented overall than his Sarnia Sting teammate, Nail Yakupov. Galchenyuk may not be the natural goal-scorer that Yakupov is, but he has good hands and the ability to see and make plays that the average player may not be able to conjure up. Galchenyuk also pays attention to the defensive side of the game, moreso than does Yakupov. In time, Galchenyuk should be a contender to be a No. 1 center with the Canadiens.




Future

The knee injury has lagged his development for this past year and it might be better for Galchenyuk to play the upcoming season in the OHL. If he continues his hard work and gains more strength over the summer then the 18-year-old centerman might make the Canadiens' decision to send him back a lot more difficult.