Prospect Info: 2024 - #50 OA - LW Nikita Artamonov

[To Be Determined]

KHL scoring leaders right now…

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hurricane great josh leivo, represent!

 

[Svechhammer]

I wouldn't celebrate too early, as he could just be on a massive heater, but there are real signs that he should've been picked way earlier than the late-2nd round.

I mean the kid has legit talent, the only concern about him has always been his skating. If he can at the very least adapt his game to mitigate his deficiencies there, he would absolutely be the player we all wait to see come over after Nikishin.

 

[HisIceness]

Keep balling, err pucking there kiddo

 

[Unsustainable]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1844014957664366777

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

Even if his scoring doesn't keep progressing and/or doesn't translate to the NHL, he seems like a player that Rod would love.

 

[Unsustainable]

Even if his scoring doesn't keep progressing and/or doesn't translate to the NHL, he seems like a player that Rod would love.

Relentless forechecker with finishing abilities.

 

[DaveG]

Even if his scoring doesn't keep progressing and/or doesn't translate to the NHL, he seems like a player that Rod would love.

I was going to say, at least from the highlights he reminds me of a chippier version of Guentzel, though of course we'll see if his scoring level carries over to nearly the same extent.

 

[Unsustainable]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1844016652343791877

Finished 1st this week, Nikishin at 4th

 

[Anton Dubinchuk]

Who’s this Tpebop Mepon guy at #2? Our next target?

I can hear the crowd chanting his name now…

 

[DaveG]

Trevor Murphy - and I REALLY doubt it since he turns 30 by next year and is an undersized dman

 

[chaz4hockey]

Even if his scoring doesn't keep progressing and/or doesn't translate to the NHL, he seems like a player that Rod would love.

down the line - a slower but better scoring Martinook replacement

 

[WreckingCrew]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1844014957664366777

that wrister to the dudes face looked intentional, and I'm on board!!

 

[A Star is Burns]

that wrister to the dudes face looked intentional, and I'm on board!!

That and the music were my main takeaways from the video.

 

[geehaad]

I really like that camera work...I've seen it used as an effect in TikTok videos, but not elsewhere. I don't know much about it, nor how to describe it well. A stab at it: it remains square to the individual's face while the rest of the frame adjusts. It makes for interesting content when spotting an individual player.

 

[barriers]

Nikita Artamonov extends his scoring streak to 8 matches in a row!

 

[Unsustainable]

3 points

 

[Svechhammer]

Sniiiiipe city



Honestly, if he can keep this up, he would be EXACTLY what this franchise needs. Finds the soft spot in the defense and picks a corner with a quick shot. Yes please.

 

[Unsustainable]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807082098425209208

 

[WreckingCrew]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807082098425209208

damn he's giving a kid who's 18 a 99% chance of becoming an NHLer and 85% chance of becoming a Star? That's some pretty lofty predictions but that'd be forking amazing if he's the real deal that way

 

[NotOpie]

damn he's giving a kid who's 18 a 99% chance of becoming an NHLer and 85% chance of becoming a Star? That's some pretty lofty predictions but that'd be forking amazing if he's the real deal that way

He's a kid that I'd pull out all the stops to bring over as soon as possible....bribery, extortion, whatever it takes....plus he plays the game exactly how Rod wants his forwards to play.

 

[Top cheese Gaz]

I watch the game this morning. The guy is not just putting points on the board. He is so good, he have a high motor and have a good defensive game.

 

[chaz4hockey]

It's easy to get excited by his productivity so far.

A deep dive on his stats showcase a guy that is scoring at a probably non-sustainable 38% rate (8 goals on only 21 shots) over 14 games. He doesn't appear to hit much yet either (of course very young compared to men in the KGL).

OTH, he is #2 in the League in scoring. Plus, all of his goals have come via even strength and Is high productivity is occurring while only averaging 12:34 minutes per game.

I watch the game this morning. The guy is not just putting points on the board. He is so good, he have a high motor and have a good defensive game.

"A High Motor"

Thanks for the feedback.

NA pre-draft reviews I saw all suggested that his skating was an area of weakness.

Are you suggesting that he has improved and perhaps even a better than average skater now?

 

[Anton Dubinchuk]

Yeah I mean, this is how the Nikishin-esque hype train starts. Who knows how this'll shake out but you can't look at the start of his season here and say he can do much else to raise his stock.

 

[chaz4hockey]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807082098425209208

Always interesting how draft previews go....he loved Artamonov but wasn't as high on the rest of our draft. For Badinka, he had a 9% NHL chance and rated Fransen with a 13% to make the NHL

 

[Top cheese Gaz]

It's easy to get excited by his productivity so far.

A deep dive on his stats showcase a guy that is scoring at a probably non-sustainable 38% rate (8 goals on only 21 shots) over 14 games. He doesn't appear to hit much yet either (of course very young compared to men in the KGL).

OTH, he is #2 in the League in scoring. Plus, all of his goals have come via even strength and Is high productivity is occurring while only averaging 12:34 minutes per game.

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"A High Motor"

Thanks for the feedback.

NA pre-draft reviews I saw all suggested that his skating was an area of weakness.

Are you suggesting that he has improved and perhaps even a better than average skater now?

I didn't see any weekness on his skating to be honest. I would say slightly above average for the speed. The element that surprised me the most was that he was always moving. I find him really evasive. He didn't hit a lot but he went in the traffic and didn't shy away.

His style of play kind of reminded me of Arturi Lekhonen.