Evgeny Namestnikov

Yevgeni "John" Yurievich Namestnikov (Russian: Евгений Юрьевич Наместников; born October 9, 1971) is a Russian former professional ice hockey defenceman who spent parts of six seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) and is currently an NHL amateur scout for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Namestnikov is the father of current NHL player Vladislav Namestnikov and brother-in-law of former NHL player Slava Kozlov.

Evgeny Namestnikov
Born (1971-10-09) October 9, 1971
Arzamas, Soviet Union
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Right
Played for Vancouver Canucks
New York Islanders
Nashville Predators
National team  Soviet Union
NHL Draft 117th overall, 1991
Vancouver Canucks
Playing career 19882005

Playing career

Namestnikov was drafted 117th overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft. After spending two more seasons in Russia with CSKA Moscow he came to North America for the 1993–94 season.

Undersized for an NHL defender, Namestnikov compensated for his size by playing a hard-nosed physical game and was an excellent open-ice hitter. Called up midway through the 1993–94 season, he made an instant impact with his strong play through his first ten or so games, but faded and was returned to the American Hockey League. This pattern would continue throughout his four seasons in the Canuck organization - when called up, he would make a quick impact with his physical play, but his lack of size and sometimes questionable decision-making would catch up with him, and he'd find himself back in the AHL.

Namestnikov signed as a free agent with the New York Islanders for the 1997–98 season, but again found himself primarily in the minors, appearing in just two games for the Islanders in two seasons with the organization. After a brief stint in the system of the New York Rangers, Namestnikov was dealt to the Nashville Predators, where he played his final two NHL games in the 1999–2000 season. Following his release from Nashville in 2001, he returned to Russia where he played for five more seasons before retiring in 2006.

Namestnikov appeared in 43 NHL games, recording 9 assists and 24 penalty minutes. He also appeared in two playoff games for the Canucks without recording a point.

Scouting career

Namestnikov works as a scout for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Notable players he has scouted include Nikita Soshnikov and Yegor Korshkov.[1]

Personal

Namestnikov moved from Russia to Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1993 with his wife and eight-month-old son, Vladislav.[2] Vladislav himself became a professional hockey player, playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Rangers, Ottawa Senators and Colorado Avalanche.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GPGAPtsPIM GPGAPtsPIM
1988–89 Torpedo Gorky USSR 20002 81018
1988–89 Kvarts Bor USSR-3 61016
1989–90 Torpedo Gorky USSR 2300025
1989–90 Kvarts Bor USSR-3 1700020
1990–91 Torpedo Gorky USSR 4530320
1991–92 CSKA Moscow USSR 3410137 802210
1991–92 CSKA Moscow-2 USSR-3 20000
1992–93 CSKA Moscow IHL 42551068
1993–94 Vancouver Canucks NHL 1705510
1993–94 Hamilton Canucks AHL 597273497 402219
1994–95 Vancouver Canucks NHL 160334 10002
1994–95 Syracuse Crunch AHL 5911223359
1995–96 Vancouver Canucks NHL 10000
1995–96 Syracuse Crunch AHL 5913344785 1518916
1996–97 Vancouver Canucks NHL 20004
1996–97 Syracuse Crunch AHL 559374673 32020
1997–98 New York Islanders NHL 60114
1997–98 Utah Grizzlies IHL 626192548 41012
1998–99 Lowell Lock Monsters AHL 4212142642
1999–00 Nashville Predators NHL 20000
1999–00 Hartford Wolf Pack AHL 33191014
1999–00 Milwaukee Admirals IHL 1223517 30000
2000–01 Milwaukee Admirals IHL 567222936 30110
2001–02 Lada Togliatti RUS 50671356 40112
2002–03 Ak Bars Kazan RUS 34281020 51014
2003–04 CSKA Moscow RUS 3833618
2004–05 CSKA Moscow RUS 3601126
2005–06 Mytishchi Khimik RUS 1812316
2005–06 HC MVD RUS 2502228
AHL totals 30753143196370 223101335
USSR/RUS totals 347212849316 2523524
NHL totals 4309924 20002

International

Year Team Event GPGAPtsPIM
1989 Soviet Union EJC 60116
1990 Soviet Union WJC 70116
1991 Soviet Union WJC 710110
Junior totals 2012322

References

  1. Brownscombe, Alec (June 25, 2016). "Yegor Korshkov selected 31st overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs". Maple Leafs Hot Stove. Retrieved October 6, 2016.
  2. Morreale, Mike G. (7 February 2011). "Namestnikov blends Russian, North American styles". NHL Entry Draft. Retrieved 20 November 2014.


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