G Dmitri Nikolayev - Spartak Moscow, KHL (2018 undrafted)

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Did he get injured?

During blowouts, because of his workloud they take him out. This time they put in another rookie. They've done it in a few games thats why his ice time is weird.

 

[SoundAndFury]

Right, they did the same against Kunlun. They kept him in until shutout was possible and then pulled him. It does make some sense, I suppose.

 

[SoundAndFury]

In what could have been a major development for Nikolayev's season, Berdin is signed but sent on loan IMMEDIATELY to Sochi. Seems like Nikolayev isn't going to VHL or anywhere else, for that matter, a major win for him.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

EP says his contract is up at the end of the season. Is that correct?

 

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[Nevins]

Nikita Lysenkov or Nikita Bogdanov are career VHL goalies and they had some spectacular seasons (we are talking .95+ Sv%) in the SKA system because their lower-level teams are that dominant (also VHL is THAT low-scoring). So almost any stat-related argument regarding SKA carries almost no value. Considering he has never played for Russian junior national teams at any age or level there must have been a reason for it.

Now, however, I agree that it's time to start watching more closely.

 

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[GordieHowYaDoin]

What's his contract status in the K and any chance he gets picked up by an NHL club?

 

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Stopped 38 shots to get a shutout win in the KHL playoff game today.

 

[WarriorofTime]

23 year old starting goaltender on SKA Saint Petersburg, lead the KHL in Wins 2022-23. Given that 5 of the top leading 10 Goaltenders in Wins in the NHL for 2022-23 are Russian, this guy seems like a no brainer signing for somebody whenever his current KHL contract expires.

 

[Jersey Fan 12]

What's his contract status in the K and any chance he gets picked up by an NHL club?

According to Eliteprospects.com it looks like he is signed through 2024-25.

Based on his numbers he had a nice run in the Gagarin Cup playoffs; SKA reached the Western Conference finals before losing to CSKA.

Any thoughts on his development?

 

[Dutronc]

I just hope he sign with MTL someday.

 

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[Jersey Fan 12]

How will he be affected by the acquisition of Mattson? Any truth to the Lada Togliatti loan rumors?

 

[Voodoo Glow Skulls]

He's a good prospect. I can see him being a solid goalie.

 

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Has he been injured lately?

 

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[Jersey Fan 12]

Looks like he's only played one game with Neftekhimik so far. Is that due to injury or other factors?

Seems like 25-year-old KHL rookie Filipp Dolganov has played well for Neftekhimik but I could not find much information about him.

 

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Traded to Spartak and extended with them through 2025/26.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

SKA is a joke of a team. He had a .929 last season. Hasn’t played once this season. Their leader in games for a goalie has a .907.

 

[B17 Apricots]

Came back here to check up on how he's been doing this year.. to find a whole lotta nothing. What the hell. He was great last year. At least Daniil Isayev has continued to dominate

 

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Saved 59 out of 62 plus 3 out of 4 in SO for a win today.

 

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Stopped 29 shots for a shutout win in today's KHL playoff game.

 

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