ANDREI PUSTOVOI

VERIFIED STATISTICS & SOURCES

2026–27 · Lokomotiv Yaroslavl (KHL), Elite Prospects draft-center snapshot: 20 GP · 1 G · 2 A · 3 P. Source and snapshot date ↗

SCOUTING OVERVIEW

Pustovoi (also spelled Pustovoy) is a 6-foot-3 left-shot forward whose size, versatility and scoring history make him a notable 2027 prospect. His junior production and KHL exposure suggest a player worth evaluating against increasingly difficult competition.

OFFENSIVE TOOLS AND HOCKEY IQ

A forward with a scoring track record in Russian junior leagues, he has the tools to work through contact and create from interior areas. His NHL ceiling will depend on how quickly he processes plays at pro speed.

SKATING AND TRANSITION

At his size, efficient stride mechanics and maintaining pace through turns will be important for offensive separation.

TWO-WAY DEVELOPMENT

His reach and frame offer defensive potential, particularly on puck retrievals and along the wall. Consistency and positioning remain development priorities.

KEY STRENGTHS

Size, versatility, junior scoring production, reach

AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT

Pro-level pace, consistent shift-to-shift impact, decision-making under pressure

NHL PROJECTION

Potential middle-six NHL forward with top-six upside if his offense translates.

THE PUCK PIPELINE VERDICT

The physical tools and scoring history are intriguing; the key question is how much of that offense survives against pro defenders.

Background reference: https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/996108/andrei-pustovoi

Editorial disclosure: This report is a preliminary assessment, not a firsthand in-person scouting evaluation. Rankings, biographical details, and specific performance claims require source verification before publication.

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EDITORIAL NOTES

This preliminary editorial report is not based on firsthand live scouting. Verify roster details, performance claims, and projections with authoritative sources before publication.