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Nikita Popugayev Profile


Nikita Popugayev
Ht/Wt: 6' 4"/205 lbs
Position: RW
Team: Moose Jaw (WHL)



Nikita Popugayev's Player Profile

Jeff Marek of Sportsnet - Mar. 8th: "Second generation player (dad played for Moscow Dynamo) who turned some heads at the Top Prospects game. His production has tailed off since his torrid start, but plays with some high-end talent with the Cougars and should enjoy a long playoff run."

ISS Hockey - Feb. 16th: "Played well at CHL Top Prospect game. Tremendous skillset, handles puck well & has great hands"

Mike Morreale NHL.com - Jan. 20th: "The right-shot forward from Moscow has said he compares his style to Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin. Popugaev (6-5, 204) has developed his game well in his second WHL season, with 57 points (24 goals, 33 assists) in 48 games. He has an excellent combination of size and skill, and uses his reach very well."

Dennis Schellenberg Hockey Prospectus - Nov. 9th: "Big and offensively minded winger who possesses very good puck skills and offensive awareness. He possesses a great shot release and can fire the puck with good velocity. Can create offence and is a strong puck protector as he uses his long reach perfectly."



Nikita Popugayev Videos

Nov 03, 2014 WHC-17: Nikita O. Popugayev scores with 1 second left in 3rd vs Finland


Nikita Popugayev game highlights Oct 28 2016





Nikita Popugaev | 2015-16 Highlights | Moose Jaw Warriors



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