Confirmed with Link: Nikita Chibrikov (NHL 2021 2nd round, 50th pick) signs 3 year NHL entry level contract

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[Duke749]

I assume this is a good sign? Haven’t been following him.

 

[surixon]

I assume this is a good sign? Haven’t been following him.

The kid has talent and was seen as a possible first round talent the year he was drafted. He's had some trouble advancing through the Russian system so getting him over here where we can control his development is a good thing imo.

 

[Hunter368]

He will be a interesting prospect to follow and see how he develops

 

[LowLefty]

The raw skill is there - with some grit in his game as well.
He might be one of those guys that can really benefit the coaching / development structure the AHL / NHL has to offer.

 

[Guardian17]

Good for him.

 

[snowkiddin]

Good news, for he and us alike.

 

[GeorgeJETson]

That poor bastard, coming over in the middle of our franchise clusterf***

Seriously, good for him. I remember a poster who followed the prospects from Russia said he might turn out to be the best Russian-born player in that draft.

I'm taking that with a grain of salt, but interested in seeing what he might turn in to.

 

[Royale With Cheese]

Nice.

What's the scouting intel on this kid? What are some reasonable projections for him at the NHL level assuming he gets there.

 

[GNP]

This kid has got BIG TALENT - very glad to see this. Sort of plays like Ehlers, with great speed, and great stickhandler. Happy to see this.

 

[Thechozen1]

His development has seemed a little underwhelming to this point, but he definitely has intriguing tools. Hopefully a change of scenery and some devoted time by the organization, he can get back on track and carve out a decent career over here.

 

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[Halfy]

Btw I just want everyone to know he played on average of like 4-5 min in the K with some games being 1-2 minutes of ice time. Do with this information what you will.

 

[Atoyot]

Nice.

What's the scouting intel on this kid? What are some reasonable projections for him at the NHL level assuming he gets there.

Very skilled, high motor, fast. Comparisons to Ehlers are pretty on point, very East-West type of player. I've seen him have some ridiculous shifts where he just seems to be everywhere at the same time. Leading the rush, pressuring the puck carrier, covering for a defenseman, backchecking. Not entirely sure if he's playing entirely structure-less hockey running around like a chicken with his head cut off or if he's actually thinking ahead enough to know where to be. If it's the former he may have trouble transitioning and could be why he struggled in the KHL this year if he was told to tone down the roaming.

Btw I just want everyone to know he played on average of like 4-5 min in the K with some games being 1-2 minutes of ice time. Do with this information what you will.

I think he had a game with 14 seconds and some where he dressed and didn't even touch the ice.

 

[Tasteless Beaver]

Unless he blows everyone away in training camp this fall, he’s going to be a Moose for a year or two, but I hope he puts on a show in the Calder playoffs. I’m glad he’s here, we can use all the talent we can get. Too bad Rashevsky just re-signed in the KHL, though.

 

[Larabee]

5 ft 9 in and 160 lbs. why do we draft such players ?

 

[Tasteless Beaver]

5 ft 9 in and 160 lbs. why do we draft such players ?

Basically everyone had him as a 1st rounder. If he can play, he can play.

 

[bustamente]

Ceiling might be bottom six one day, but maybe he surprises

 

[Joe Hallenback]

Slick and speedy guy. Too bad we didn't see Russia at the World Juniors I think he would have shined. If he can adjust to NA he could be a good one

 

[Monkey D Luffy]

That poor bastard, coming over in the middle of our franchise clusterf***

Seriously, good for him. I remember a poster who followed the prospects from Russia said he might turn out to be the best Russian-born player in that draft.

I'm taking that with a grain of salt, but interested in seeing what he might turn in to.

I would think that's a good thing for him.

 

[snowkiddin]

Ceiling might be bottom six one day, but maybe he surprises

Ceiling is better than Gretzky. Come on, let’s be optimistic here.

 

[Atoyot]

Ceiling is better than Gretzky. Come on, let’s be optimistic here.

probably somewhere in between the two. Definitely higher ceiling than bottom 6 though.

 

[Teppo Numenor]

He will have more opportunity to develop here. Its a much better option than going to the front

 

[Gabe Kupari]

He's top 6 skill and speed easily. Let's see if he can adjust, if he does we got our Russian star.

 

[sipowicz]

5 ft 9 in and 160 lbs. why do we draft such players ?

Because that size works well in ECHL