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2021 NHL Draft: Nikita Chibrikov is a very technical winger

Nikita Chibrikov is a joy to watch with the puck on his stick. Truly someone that can just run an entire segment of Sportscenter by himself, the young Russian winger has some capabilities that most hockey players dream of having, but it has been counteracted with some heavy criticism for his play away from that vulcanized rubber disk.

Position: LW/RW

Date of Birth: February 13, 2003

Height: 5’10”

Weight: 172 lbs

Chibrikov really excelled in the junior and minor league levels this season, but when he got chances to play in the KHL, his impact was fairly muted.