Prospect Info: Nikita Novikov, D (188th overall, 2021)

[Gabrielor]

Ive been hearing whispers about how underrated this kid is. Theres this tweet from inside blue and gold (STH event with Kevyn Adams)



His contract is up in Russia this year, he could step into Roch next year and may even get a legit chance to fight for the 3LD spot in camp.

This whole thread was interesting, and a bit deep.

Trying to get Ostlund over here, imo, suddenly makes the Bloom trade make a bit more sense.

The 3 Russians wanting to come here, I buy. I'm looking for some Russian mentorship for the AHL team (Petrovic) this off-season.

I'd love to get Novikov here now, and have done that in some mocks. Makes sense for both sides.

 

[Zman5778]

The 3 Russians wanting to come here, I buy. I'm looking for some Russian mentorship for the AHL team (Petrovic) this off-season.

I'd love to get Novikov here now, and have done that in some mocks. Makes sense for both sides.

I know he wouldn't be a mentor in the traditional sense, but having Kisakov over this year should also help guys like Novikov/Poltapov/Neuchev big time if they choose to come next year.

 

[Ace]

I know he wouldn't be a mentor in the traditional sense, but having Kisakov over this year should also help guys like Novikov/Poltapov/Neuchev big time if they choose to come next year.

Poltapov is under contract for another two years.

 

[Zman5778]

Poltapov is under contract for another two years.

Details, details..............

 

[CaliSabresfan24]

I know he wouldn't be a mentor in the traditional sense, but having Kisakov over this year should also help guys like Novikov/Poltapov/Neuchev big time if they choose to come next year.

Someone mentioned (I think it was @Chainshot) that Kisakov and Novikov have the same agent

 

[Diaspora]

I wouldn't plan on any Russians coming here soon. Especially, if that business around Michkov's father is real.

I'd ask @Fjordy for his insider opinion, but I haven't seen him here for a while.

 

[RefsIdeas]

Someone mentioned (I think it was @Chainshot) that Kisakov and Novikov have the same agent

The same agency, yes. It’s a US based agency which typically indicates they’ll go to NA at their first chance

 

[Gabrielor]

I know he wouldn't be a mentor in the traditional sense, but having Kisakov over this year should also help guys like Novikov/Poltapov/Neuchev big time if they choose to come next year.

Yeah, I mean, this response will likely get tagged for making it political, but if I were a russian prospect, I'd want to get to North America sooner rather than later. Who knows if there's more mobilizations, and whether or not they'll include athletes.

 

[Chainshot]

The same agency, yes. It’s a US based agency which typically indicates they’ll go to NA at their first chance

Digging around on EP and they've removed Novikov's agency. They don't list one at the moment.

 

[WhereAreTheCookies]

Poltapov is under contract for another two years.

I'm not expecting to see Poltapov until he's like 23 or 24. Plays for CSKA Moskva, same team as Fedotov last year, and Kaprizov played for. Don't those teams players have some sort of military requirement they need to fulfill first?

 

[Chainshot]

I'm not expecting to see Poltapov until he's like 23 or 24. Plays for CSKA Moskva, same team as Fedotov last year, and Kaprizov played for. Don't those teams players have some sort of military requirement they need to fulfill first?

The law is every male from 18-27 years of age is to serve 1 year as a conscript.

 

[Old Navy Goat]

Fedatov's issue was the counterfeit military id

 

[Matt Ress]

The law is every male from 18-27 years of age is to serve 1 year as a conscript.

Apparently Russia doesn't have many of those left. You have to wonder in these times if the government is putting pressure on these kids to stick around or worse, fight.

 

[elchud]

Petro in Rochester would be amazing, pay him a veteran NHL minimum salary.
No way in heck Novikov is in play for NHL spot next season. Would love Rochester pairs something like this
RyJo - Petrovic
Clague/Bryson - Strand
Novikov - Prow
Jandric - Cecconi

 

[Ace]

I assumed his KHL team would make a hard push for him…so it sounds like he wants to come over asap

 

[debaser66]

Yeah, I mean, this response will likely get tagged for making it political, but if I were a russian prospect, I'd want to get to North America sooner rather than later. Who knows if there's more mobilizations, and whether or not they'll include athletes.

they are not going to do that in a general way; unless you do something to annoy the authorities its those far away from the public eye.

 

[CaliSabresfan24]

I assumed his KHL team would make a hard push for him…so it sounds like he wants to come over asap

Yes please! Really hope he plays in Roch next season

 

[Matt Ress]

Yes please! Really hope he plays in Roch next season

Go get em Adams!!

 

[Nikolajs Sillers]

I hope Russia don't play politics here.

 

[toddkaz]

I hope Russia don't play politics here.

Thats what I would worry about. Dynamo has been around for a long time and I am sure their connections run deep.

Go on "vacation" when you decide to make your decision. Didn't they stop the Philly goalie at the airport after he signed his contract? Or maybe I am thinking of a Russian spy movie

I think no one even knows where Fedotov is right now.

 

[MarkusKetterer]

Thats what I would worry about. Dynamo has been around for a long time and I am sure their connections run deep.

Go on "vacation" when you decide to make your decision. Didn't they stop the Philly goalie at the airport after he signed his contract? Or maybe I am thinking of a Russian spy movie

I think no one even knows where Fedotov is right now.

Fedotov is in Severomosk near the northern border with Finland.

 

[Ehran]

Kind of surprised that Novikov isn't signed yet, especially with Neuchev signed.

 

[CaliSabresfan24]

Kind of surprised that Novikov isn't signed yet, especially with Neuchev signed.

I was upset Joe and Jeremy didn't ask KA about potentially signing Novikov when he went on WGR this week...

 

[Matt Ress]

I actually had a dream that Novikov signed and was really disappointed when I opened HF this morning.

 

[Chainshot]

Kind of surprised that Novikov isn't signed yet, especially with Neuchev signed.

His agency status on EP changed a while back, I wonder if that has anything to do with it?