The Best Of Zakhar Bardakov | Top Prospect For The NHL 2021 Draft | Hockey Highlights | HD

Zakhar Bardakov 2020-21 Team: Vityaz Podolsk Date of Birth: Feb. 24, 2001 Place of Birth: Seversk, Russia Ht: 6-foot-2 Wt: 198 pounds Shoots: Left Position: RW NHL Draft Eligibility: 2021 third-year eligible Quotables “Passed over twice, one name that has popped up often over the past year – good or bad – is Bardakov. Bardakov plays a power forward game, but at points, it looked like he was more focused on the power side of things, evidenced by leading the MHL in penalty minutes in consecutive years. But in the KHL this season, Bardakov has found a way to hone his strength to his advantage and scouts especially loved his presence in the bottom six with Russia’s World Junior outfit”. – Steven Ellis, The Hockey News “An angry two-way center who spent the season in the KHL, Bardakov served as a depth player on an underperforming Vityaz club which failed to make the playoffs. That certainly wasn’t Bardakov’s doing, as the rookie provided a consistent effort at even strength and was used on both special teams.” – Steve Kournianos, The Draft Analyst