LW/RW Nikita Chibrikov (2021, 50th, WPG)

[MardyBum]

NHL debut tonight!

 

[FlappyGiraffe]

Just scored his first NHL goal in his first game!

 

[MardyBum]

 

[Whileee]

Nice game by Chibrikov. He plays an aggressive game and has really good skills.

 

[Caser]

 

[Hanji]

Caser, how would you compare Chibrikov to Buchelnikov. Both are 2003 skilled wingers. Who has the higher skillset?

 

[Caser]

Caser, how would you compare Chibrikov to Buchelnikov. Both are 2003 skilled wingers. Who has the higher skillset?

I'd say Chibrikov, but it is close and Buchelnikov might still have some more room for growth. In terms of pure puck skills I'd say it is definitely Chibrikov, but Buchelnikov has a better shot. Also Chibrikov is more naturally athletic despite the similar size, but Buchelnikov can still minimize the gap here.

 

[Flynn84]

Recalled to the NHL, it's highly unlikely that he'll stay for long, right?

 

[Flynn84]

Goal and assist

 

[Kshahdoo]

Not surprised at all that he's doing fine.

 

[Caser]

 

[Bender Duster]

It was a tough game for the Bruins but Chibrikov played great. He definitely doesn't back down out there and shows that he has offensive touch. Guy is an NHLer for sure.

 

[BoneDocUK]

.... and another goal.

3 NHL games, 3 goals (so far).

Smart player with great hands and improving release who plays a pesky game and seems unafraid of anywhere and anyone (so far). He's a lot of fun to watch.

 

[Tasteless Beaver]

Guy has been blocking shots and taking hits fearlessly, too. It's going to be very difficult to send him down.

 

[Finnflash]

He is a gamer

 

[Szechwan]

What kind of ceiling does this guy have?

 

[The Colonel]

What kind of ceiling does this guy have?

It’s interesting because when he was drafted the Russian fear factor was very high- he had initially been projected as a definite first rounder but he fell to 50.

He’s one of those 5’10 guys who has all the assets, especially hockey sense, and if he was say 6’1 he’d have been hard to keep out of the top 10.

I’d say his ceiling might be a versatile and spirited 70-80 point player.

 

[Kshahdoo]

First ever in Atlanta/Winnipeg history to start his career with goals in every first three games.