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Ilya Morozov

Russian C at Miami (Ohio) in NCAA.

Height
6'3"
Weight
200 lb
Position
C
League
NCAA
Rank
#8
HMD Tier
T2
Scouting Report

Ilya Morozov — 2026 NHL Draft Profile

Ilya Morozov is a clear first-round talent in the 2026 NHL Draft. Russian C at Miami (Ohio) in NCAA. Big frame with tantalizing skill.

Youngest player in college hockey this season. Surged to CS NA #8. Big riser.

Ilya projects as a first-round selection with a clear NHL trajectory. Projection: Top-six forward.

Scouts compare Ilya’s game to Evgeni Malkin lite. The comparison reflects similar playing style, position, and the projected role at the NHL level.

✓ Strengths
SizeSkillSkatingTwo-way play
△ Areas to Develop
ConsistencyOffensive engagement
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Advanced Scouting Report
Deep-dive analysis from our 10 War Room advisors

Game-by-game heat map: Ilya Morozov's scoring distribution over the past 30 days reveals patterns invisible at the box-score level. Per-60 production rate vs top-pair defenders is...

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Comparable analysis: Among NCAA prospects with similar age-adjusted production, Ilya's underlying metrics rank...

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📋 SCOUTING NOTES — AGGREGATED
Russian C at Miami (Ohio) in NCAA. Big frame with tantalizing skill. Youngest player in college hockey this season. Surged to CS NA #8. Big riser.
Compiled from: TSN (Bob McKenzie, Craig Button), Hockey Prospects (Ferrari), Tankathon, Sound of Hockey composite, EliteProspects.
Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ilya

Where will Ilya Morozov be drafted in 2026?
In our latest 2026 NHL Mock Draft, Ilya Morozov goes #14 overall. View the full pick analysis for the team's reasoning, scouting fit, and grade.
Who does Ilya Morozov play like?
Most-cited NHL comparable is Evgeni Malkin lite. The comparison is based on playing style, position, and projected role.
What team does Ilya Morozov play for?
Ilya Morozov plays for Miami (Ohio) in the NCAA. Ilya was born Aug 2008.
What are Ilya Morozov's strengths?
Scouting consensus highlights Size, Skill, Skating, and Two-way play as Ilya's primary strengths. See the full strengths-and-weaknesses breakdown above.

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