Nikita Chibrikov Scouting Report

Chibrikov is spending most of his time playing at the VHL level in Russia (their version of the AHL). He has also had some games at the KHL level. Chibrikov is a talented player who produces offense. He's dangerous off the rush, can beat goaltenders from the flank, and back opponents off with his playmaking. On the PP he rotates on his weak side and is best described as equal parts distributor/shooter. There is not secret to his potential upside at the NHL level. His off the puck detail and awareness has room to improve. He's never going to be used in a defensive role. His offense wins out - he only needs to be average defensively.