Roman Bausov – 2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Bausov does not have great north-south speed and is not the fastest player, but he takes advantage of long strides to get up and down the ice. He does not generate too many points, but has a quiet but strong ability to make a good first pass out of the zone. He is patient with the puck and rarely turns it over. His play in the offensive zone consists mainly of keeping pucks alive, getting pucks deep, and taking shots from the point, primarily to cause havoc around the net, as his shot isn’t that effective. His puckhandling could use some attention, as his hands don’t match the quickness in his feet.

Bausov is not the quickest player, but he utilizes his frame and reach to disrupt plays. He also does a good job clearing the front of the net. He is not a big hitter, and he’s not punishing or mean, but he finishes his checks, uses his frame to separate man from puck, and wins inside position.

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Roman Bausov – NHL Draft Projection

Due to his size and defensive instincts, Bausov is a prospect with great potential. Originally thought of as a late-round selection, he has recently received some notice that he could be selected in the middle rounds.

Quotables

“Bausov is a tall, lanky, two-way defenseman who plays a smart, puck-moving game and uses his reach to make effective defensive plays in his own zone. What stands out most about him is his skating—being an almost flawless skater at his size is extremely impressive.” – Samuel Tirpak, FC Hockey (from ‘Roman Bausov Scouting Report,’ FC Hockey, March 20, 2025)

“Bausov is a big defender with a high defensive IQ. He stands at a menacing 6-5 and is a steady defense-minded defenseman. He does not light up the stat sheet, registering just 11 points in 41 games, but he impacts the game in other ways. Namely, he is very hard to play against in his zone.” – Nick Orr – Dobber Prospects

“His in-zone presence is strong for a player of his age — tracks plays effectively for great zone coverage, rotated with his partner to keep pressure behind the net while not leaving any space in the crease, and knows when to make his aggressive moves to break down cycles. Not much to talk about in terms of play with the puck as he was more responsible for making the stops and getting the puck to Gamzakov to let him take control of the breakouts. Could be a top-75 player.” – Dylan Griffing, Elite Prospects (from ‘Roman Bausove Scouting Report vs Belarus U20,’ Elite Prospects, Feb 8, 2025)

Strengths

Under Construction – Improvements to Make

NHL Potential

A team that selects Bausov will need patience through his development and probably a handful of years of pro hockey in Russia before coming to the NHL. If he develops properly, he could see a solid career in the NHL as a bottom-four defender.

Risk-Reward Analysis

Risk- 3/5, Reward 4/5

Fantasy Hockey Potential

Offense 4/10, Defense 6/10

Roman Bausov – Statistics

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