Prospect Info: Nikita Nesterenko 6'0" Center (6th round 172nd)

[ScJeff]

Nikita Nesterenko at eliteprospects.com

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[AJ Thelen]

Chilliwack Chiefs land NHL draft-eligible forward Nikita Nesterenko - Chilliwack Progress

"He’s a dynamic forward with great speed and good size who creates offence,” said Chiefs associate coach/assistant general manager Brad Rihela. “He’s a character kid who gets a lot of good reviews from coaches and scouts."

 

[2Pair]

By far the greatest player pic I have ever seen on EP. Kid looks like he weighs about 6 pounds

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Jeez, born in Brooklyn, NY the day before 9/11.

 

[Bazeek]

By far the greatest player pic I have ever seen on EP. Kid looks like he ways about 6 pounds

And it's all head.

 

[2Pair]

And it's all head.

He makes his gloves look huge

 

[57special]

Wonder if he is related to Eric.

 

[AJ Thelen]

Wonder if he is related to Eric.

I just asked him on twitter.

 

[57special]

Anyone watch this guy at all? PPG in the NCAA isn't too bad for a 6th rounder. Does he have a chance to play in the NHL, or is something holding him back?

 

[MNRube]

Anyone watch this guy at all? PPG in the NCAA isn't too bad for a 6th rounder. Does he have a chance to play in the NHL, or is something holding him back?

Swaney, Firtsov, Hentges, McBain, Nesterenko....each has been successful at NCAA level at some point. Hopefully we get a solid NHL forward or two out of that group.

 

[Al Lagoon]

Never really heard of this guy until tonight.

4th on BC in points , 2 behind McBain, 3 behind Boldy. 10th place in Hockey East as a freshman.

He's listed at 6'2" now.

Hmmm, very interesting. McBain is also looking good as a 6'4" center as well.

 

[2Pair]

Swaney, Firtsov, Hentges, McBain, Nesterenko....each has been successful at NCAA level at some point. Hopefully we get a solid NHL forward or two out of that group.

I think McBain could become a Sturm type player if he's willing to change his game some for the NHL. He could be a very effective checking line player that has a touch of skill to go with it.

Nesterenko is at a spot in his development where he could go in any direction at this point. He has the size and the skill to be an NHL player.

I haven't seen enough of Firstov to really have an opinion.

Swaney and Hentges don't look like NHL prospects to me.