LD Alexander Nikishin - SKA St.Petersburg, KHL (2020, 69th, CAR)

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[Evgeny Oliker]

Pretty good fighting skills he got there!

He reminds me of a more skilled Volchenkov. Or a more physical V.Malakhov.

 

[Kshahdoo]

Another goal, 20 points in 25 games. 2nd in scoring amongst defensemen, and he's just turned 21.

 

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[Kshahdoo]

2 goals already after the 1st period vs Magnitogorsk.

 

[jackp0t]

His numbers are getting ridiculous right now. Always knew he could be a physical shutdown defenseman with development but he's looking like a guy who could also put 40-45pts in the NHL which is top pairing caliber.

 

[FrankSidebottom]

His absolutely selling is probably around McDonagh, the optimistic one is Ekholm. The floor is a 3rd pairing anchor.

 

[Kshahdoo]

 

[scoutclout]

The way he's playing, I truly wonder if he's entered into the top 5-10 best defenseman prospects outside of the nhl. The kid is unreal on both sides of the ice, and one element he has that very few modern day up and coming dmen have is that edge and grit. Kid is a beast on the ice.

 

[Kshahdoo]

The way he's playing, I truly wonder if he's entered into the top 5-10 best defenseman prospects outside of the nhl. The kid is unreal on both sides of the ice, and one element he has that very few modern day up and coming dmen have is that edge and grit. Kid is a beast on the ice.

The previous two best KHL defensemen who moved to the NHL look pretty decent in the big league now. I mean Gavrikov and Zub. And Nikishin is better than both of them were in the KHL and just 21. Pity he signed that long contract. He could be top4 in the NHL as soon as next season, and you need to play vs best to improve your game.

 

[olgerd]

Although I hate SKA, it was not in vain that they gave 9 players to Spartak for Nikishin (including Svechkov and Chibrikov). He could become an elite defenseman in the NHL.

 

[Discipline Daddy]

Canes are lucky we have Svechninov here and locked in. I think Tom Dundon hopes it's like mini Ovechkin effect the Capitals have long enjoyed to help recruit Russian players there.

 

[AhosDatsyukian]

Canes are lucky we have Svechninov here and locked in. I think Tom Dundon hopes it's like mini Ovechkin effect the Capitals have long enjoyed to help recruit Russian players there.

Not just him, we have like a dozen other Russian prospects in the pipeline and 3 in the A right now (2 who could be up in the NHL within a couple years).

 

[blink]

Well i'm impressed by this guy. He could be the real deal

 

[BuiumSaveUs]

I’ve watched a couple of his games and he looks like he’s going to be a top pair defeat in the NHL for a long time.

 

[Hanji]

What's the deal with his heart? I recall he had some lingering cardiac issues that kept him out of the WJC.

 

[Kshahdoo]

What's the deal with his heart? I recall he had some lingering cardiac issues that kept him out of the WJC.

Well, Russian and not only Russian doctors kept saying his heart was going to be ok but IIHF didn't trust them and banned Nikishin from all junior tournaments. He played at the Olympics though.

 

[FlyguyOX]

Well, Russian and not only Russian doctors kept saying his heart was going to be ok but IIHF didn't trust them and banned Nikishin from all junior tournaments. He played at the Olympics though.

IIHF is a joke

 

[ViD]

Canes are lucky we have Svechninov here and locked in. I think Tom Dundon hopes it's like mini Ovechkin effect the Capitals have long enjoyed to help recruit Russian players there.

No, it’s all because of Pyotr the Great

 

[Svechhammer]

No, it’s all because of Pyotr the Great

Svech, Koochie, and Nikishin

Shit, we're gonna be Russia's Team, aren't we?

 

[FlyguyOX]

At 49 minute mark Corey Pronman thinks he looks like a Jake Sanderson or better type of level as an nhl player and impact his rookie nhl season. Thinks he’ll be a #1 D-man. High, high praise.

 

[AhosDatsyukian]

2 goals and a primary assist today, including a beauty of an OT winner.

 

[Poppy Whoa Sonnet]

Very impressive highlights

 

[wetcoast]

His numbers are getting ridiculous right now. Always knew he could be a physical shutdown defenseman with development but he's looking like a guy who could also put 40-45pts in the NHL which is top pairing caliber.

Like the canes really need another top 4 guys FFS.

They have Scott Morrow in the pipeline as well.

 

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Finished third in the KHL All-Star game's hardest shot competition with 156 km/h (97 mph).