Ht/Wt: 5'11"/187 lbs
Position: LW
Team: Nizhny Novogorod (KHL)

Nikita Artamonov's Player Profile

Rachel Doerrie - ESPN - April 2nd: "There's a boom-or-bust element with a small winger who isn't dynamic, but Artamonov strategizes well and has a demonstrated ability to fit in with various linemates and play styles. He'll fit in nicely with a prospect pool that has many small but talented players."

Scott Wheeler - The Athletic - March 25th: "He knows who he is and how to best fit into a line, he plays within himself, and he allows the game — and the play — to come to him. He’s a good skater who plays the game with decent pace, though I’d say he's more above average than high end."

Corey Pronman - The Athletic - March 12th: "But Artamonov isn't that big, he isn't a natural finisher, and while he competes well enough, I wouldn't call him the type of competitor you'd love to have in a small winger. It's why he projects more as a middle-six scorer."

Steven Ellis - Daily Faceoff - March 9th: "A lot of the underlying numbers make Artamonov look really good, and he ultimately finished at around half a point per game as an 18-year-old in the KHL. He has quickly become one of my favorite wingers due to his high-end hockey IQ and how he gets into scoring position."

Peter Baracchini - The Hockey Writers - March 7th: "He has great playmaking vision and strong control with his hands in tight spaces. He’s constantly battling for possession and is relentless in pursuit of the puck showing that drive and competitive nature."

Mike Morreale - NHL.com - March 1st: "Artamonov (5-11, 187) is a prototypical power forward capable of doing a lot of the grunt work to retrieve pucks in the offensive end and get to the net to create screens and seek rebounds. The 18-year-old has shown impressive skating, vision and playmaking ability to complement his physical style."

Nikita Artamonov's Stats

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