Talent Analysis

Telegin has good size and skates fairly well. He's not as dynamic as the stereotypical Russian forward, preferring instead to wreak havoc by going to the front of the net and battling in tight spaces. Overshadowed by some of the more dazzling players coming through the Russian hockey system, Telegin is a big, strong player who plays more of a traditional North American size, using his skating ability and size to create opportunities or move opponents off the puck. Telegin is a well-conditioned athlete who uses his size and strength to his advantage.



Future

Traded to the OHL’s bottom-dwelling Barrie Colts, Telegin was expecting to line up on Jets’ first rounder Mark Scheifele’s wing to start the 2011-12 season. However, Scheifele won a spot on the Jets opening day roster and Telegin may have to carry the load for the Colts by himself.