Ht/Wt: 6' 5"/187 lbs
Position: LHD
Team: Salavat UFA (KHL)

Nikita Shcherbakov's Player Profile

Steven Ellis - Daily Faceoff - April 14th: "He’s strong, but he moves well – which is important for a guy his size. Shcherbakov has definitely grown on me a bit over the past few months, especially after watching him play well against his own age group. His game lacks high-end thinking, and he’ll likely slot in as a third-pairing defender."

Scott Wheeler - The Athletic - March 17th: "His game is still pretty raw, and he has development ahead of him on both sides of the puck, but I've seen him carry pucks into the offensive zone and stop up and find the trailer, and his comfort over his feet at his size makes him intriguing for NHL clubs. He's going to be watched closely this year as teams try to decide what level of prospect he is."

Jason Bukala - Sportsnet - March 17th: "Some teams might shy away from the big Russian defenceman due to the fact he hasn’t produced a ton of offence so far (4G-14A in 53GP combined across leagues), but you can’t teach size and coordination. Shcherbakov is an outstanding skater. He adds a layer offensively and has the small-area agility to escape pressure and outlet pucks accurately."

Smaht Scouting - February 27th: "He is 6’5 and a great skater, not just in terms of speed but lateral movement as well. His incredible reach combined with that mean he is also a good blue-line defender. What is more? He has some skill. His shot is hard, he is a plus passer, and he can handle a puck."

Sam Cosentino - Sportsnet - February 25th: "Always a fascinating study, this player looks every bit the part of an NHL player. His size goes without question, but his stick skills are elite for a player his size. The fact he didn’t produce a goal in 13 MHL games is mind-boggling."

Nikita Shcherbakov's Stats

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