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

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Here's his assist:

 

[Atas2000]

Our U18 could be scary good this year. I liked the kid a lot playing against men NTs.

 

[Kshahdoo]

And I'd say, Michkov looked better, than Chibrikov in the MHL...

 

[Rayquaza64]

And I'd say, Michkov looked better, than Chibrikov in the MHL...

well, michkov is a generational talent, chibrikov is not

 

[Caser]

Added a goal today:

 

[Kshahdoo]

Added a goal today:

Not just a goal, but an assist as well. 1+1 for the kid. Not bad, given he's just 17.

 

[Atas2000]

I am impressed.

 

[JoshTessler]

Just published my Chibrikov report for Smaht Scouting. If you have any questions, reach out.

 

[thethinglonger]

 

[Kshahdoo]

Looked exactly as advertised vs Americans, scored 2 goals, one of them happened to be an OT winner and played great overall.

 

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[Kshahdoo]

And Michkov got his well deserved assist for the goal.

 

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[Flynn84]

So, ho should higher at the draft, Chibrikov or Svechkov?

 

[Kshahdoo]

So, ho should higher at the draft, Chibrikov or Svechkov?

Svechkov is big, center and good defensively. His offensive problems were rather a myth, than a reality.

Chibrikov's frame is pretty average, but he's dynamic, great skater, and overal doesn't have any obvious weaknesses.

So it's probably up to teams' needs. I think, both of them as well as Poltapov will be picked in the first.

 

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[Pavel Buchnevich]

So, ho should higher at the draft, Chibrikov or Svechkov?

Chibrikov. He has higher upside. Centers usually get an advantage, but not when there’s a clear gap in upside.

 

[LastWordArmy]

Russian forward Nikita Chibrikov bounced around the various Russian leagues this year, getting time playing against men in the KHL and VHL, while also having games in the MHL junior league. Play for Russian powerhouse SKA St. Petersburgh, Chibrikov played 16 KHL games scoring one goal and one assist. He added three goals and eight assists for 11 points in 20 VHL games. Playing against other teenagers, Chibrikov scored three goals and six assists for nine points in 11 games. He also added three assists in five playoff games.

Chibrikov really made his mark at the recent IIHF Under-18 World Championship. He put up four goals and nine assists for 13 points in seven tournament games, helping the Russian team to a silver medal. He led the tournament in assists and was named a top-three player on the Russian team. In 2019-20, Chibrikov also appeared at the Under-17 World Hockey Challenge. He scored three goals and five assists for eight points in six games, helping the Russian team to a gold medal. He played for the Russian men’s team at the recent European Hockey Tournament, putting up a goal and three points in three games.

2021 NHL Draft #18: Nikita Chibrikov Scouting Report

 

[Kshahdoo]

Russian forward Nikita Chibrikov bounced around the various Russian leagues this year, getting time playing against men in the KHL and VHL, while also having games in the MHL junior league. Play for Russian powerhouse SKA St. Petersburgh, Chibrikov played 16 KHL games scoring one goal and one assist. He added three goals and eight assists for 11 points in 20 VHL games. Playing against other teenagers, Chibrikov scored three goals and six assists for nine points in 11 games. He also added three assists in five playoff games.

Chibrikov really made his mark at the recent IIHF Under-18 World Championship. He put up four goals and nine assists for 13 points in seven tournament games, helping the Russian team to a silver medal. He led the tournament in assists and was named a top-three player on the Russian team. In 2019-20, Chibrikov also appeared at the Under-17 World Hockey Challenge. He scored three goals and five assists for eight points in six games, helping the Russian team to a gold medal. He played for the Russian men’s team at the recent European Hockey Tournament, putting up a goal and three points in three games.

2021 NHL Draft #18: Nikita Chibrikov Scouting Report

Not that I actually care, but I think he'll be picked higher, than #18.

 

[majormajor]

Chibrikov. He has higher upside. Centers usually get an advantage, but not when there’s a clear gap in upside.

I've only seen them together at the U18 gold medal game, so I know my knowledge is limited, but based on what I've seen I wouldn't guess that Chibrikov has the higher upside. He seemed pretty well contained to the outside in that game, whereas Svechkov's power allowed him to win battles and get pucks into dangerous areas. More of a pro ready game, it seemed.

 

[echlfreak]

Both of these guys are going to be good players for years to come, Svechov and Chibrikov.

 

[LastWordArmy]

Not that I actually care, but I think he'll be picked higher, than #18.

This isn't a prediction of where they will be picked. This isn't a mock draft (though one will be done later).

This is our ranking of BPA.

Playing for SKA and being signed for 2 additional years, plus they have the money to keep him longer, will also have an impact and is factored into the rankings.

 

[AMScouting]

Five games of significant plays from Chibrikov:

 

[Kshahdoo]

I think, Chibrikov is one of the safest picks of the draft. He has top6 winger upside, but even if he fails to become good enough for top6 role, he can still become a solid bottom6er. He has all the qualities for this, unlike some prospects, who if not on top two lines, will be absolutely useless.