LA Kings Draft: Nikita Chibrikov 2021 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
By Ryan Sikes
The LA Kings should select Nikita Chibrikov just for his goal celebrations alone.
A gifted winger, the 18-year-old is small in stature, but he dangles through defenders to create his own shot. He has terrific vision to get his teammates involved in the scoring.
Chibrikov captained Team Russia at the U18s while accumulating 13 points in just seven games. There’s so much to like about his game because he only knows one speed – as fast as possible.
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Nikita Chibrikov, LW/RW
Vitals
- Age: 18
- Height: 5’10”
- Weight: 172 lbs
- Shot: L
Rankings
- Ranked #18 by CONSOLIDATED RANKING
- Ranked #38 by ELITEPROSPECTS.COM
- Ranked #21 by FCHOCKEY
- Ranked #11 by NEUTRAL ZONE
- Ranked #35 by MCKEEN’S HOCKEY
- Ranked #4 by NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING (EU Skaters)
- Ranked #20 by SPORTSNET’S
- Ranked #15 by RECRUIT SCOUTING
- Ranked #24 by DOBBERPROSPECTS
- Ranked #27 by DRAFT PROSPECTS HOCKEY
- Ranked #16 by SMAHT SCOUTING
- Ranked #24 by THE PUCK AUTHORITY
- Ranked #22 by TSN/McKenzie