F Nikita Artamonov - Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod, KHL (2024, 50th, CAR)

[Hockeyville USA]

Smaller Russian forward with a late birthday who was nothing special as a 17 year old in the MHL last year. The production jump is quite impressive this year, he's looked good in the K. Top 20 pick every day of the week IMHO.

 

[WeThreeKings]

KHL isn't as strong as it used to be - he also got more opportunity than most do at that age in that league. Nothing really stands out about him, so I think he's a later first or early-mid second in the draft.

 

[Kevin Musto]

KHL isn't as strong as it used to be - he also got more opportunity than most do at that age in that league. Nothing really stands out about him, so I think he's a later first or early-mid second in the draft.

Nothing stands out?

He processes the game at an incredible speed, and his playmaking is as good as anyone in the draft.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

I will be so damn excited if he falls to #45.

 

[Jersey Fan 12]

Just wondering for those who have followed Russia hockey closely.

Does the "Larionov factor" help or hinder prospects in the eyes of scouts?

Players seem to put up offensive numbers but is the style of play "structured" (for lack of a better word) enough to prepare players for the NHL?

 

[montreal]

I like that he plays an up tempo game, good speed/skating to go with the offensive skills.

 

[AMScouting]

One game of Artamonov:

 

[VikingAv]

Just wondering for those who have followed Russia hockey closely.

Does the "Larionov factor" help or hinder prospects in the eyes of scouts?

Players seem to put up offensive numbers but is the style of play "structured" (for lack of a better word) enough to prepare players for the NHL?

This is a very good question.
I've been wondering the same thing myself, as the Avs have Nikolai Kovalenko, whos numbers jumped a lot when he started playing for Torpedo.
Anybody want to chime in? @Caser @Kshahdoo @Garl @Zine

 

[Habs7631]

if the habs keep their second 1st rounder (#26) this is the guy I want.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Nothing stands out?

He processes the game at an incredible speed, and his playmaking is as good as anyone in the draft.

In my viewings I didn't think his playmaking stood out all that much, definitely not to be as good as anyone in the draft.. and there's been a lot of guys I've thought processed the game very fast at the level they are at to not have it scale at the NHL level where most are top level processes of the game.

He's 27th on my list so more of a late 1st early 2nd guy for me based on the production in a men's league, the tempo and style of his game. I think that's a fair and reasonable area for him, he's a middle 6 player as currently projected with a bust risk and the slight possibility he develops into a top 6.

 

[barriers]

Path to stardom: Nikita Artamonov

 

[BuiumSaveUs]

I actually don’t see a whole lot of differences between Artamanov and Helenius, despite the large difference is projected draft range. Helenius may or may not be a center in the NHL, but just comparing their abilities they are similar. Undersized, fine skaters, skilled and smart, with impressive pro production already.

 

[UpsideHockey]

Upside's perspective:

Nikita Artamonov - UPSIDE Hockey 2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile​

bit.ly/NikitaArtamonov

 

[Bubbles]

Someone is going to get a steal here...

 

[Kevin Musto]

Yup steal of the draft now, wherever he goes

 

[Caser]

Apparently he wasn't able to solve the paperwork in time to be there in Vegas.

 

[MMC]

Welcome to Carolina

 

[Bubbles]

Reminds me of when Carolina took Sebastian Aho in 2015.

 

[Kaners PPGs]

Does anyone know his contract status?

 

[kp61c]

Does anyone know his contract status?

he's under contract till 30.04.2026

 

[Freaky Styley]

Reminds me of when Carolina took Sebastian Aho in 2015.

Seems like a weird comparison. I think he projects fairly well to the NHL but looks more like Arturri Lehkonen than anything else.

 

[montreal]

Seems like a weird comparison. I think he projects fairly well to the NHL but looks more like Arturri Lehkonen than anything else.

I don't see how he doesn't play anything like him. Leks is a hard working defensive forward who had a decent shot. Artamonov's game is based on speed, vision, playmaking, and offense.