Nikita Popugaev

Birthday: 11/20/1998
Birthplace: Moskva, Russia
Position: LW/RW
Shoots: Right
Height: 6’6″
Weight: 203
NHL Draft: 2017: 4th Round, 98th Overall by New Jersey Devils

Rankings:
#28 by Riding Pine Hockey
#50 by Future Considerations
#55 by ISS Hockey
#28 by Central Scouting (NA Skaters)

Scouting Reports:
“Massive power winger with a shoot first mentality, Popugaev uses his size to his advantage to make life for opposing defenders and goaltenders a nightmare down low and in front of the crease. Has an accurate and heavy shot that he can let go to beat goaltenders from far out.” – Brandon Holmes, Riding Pine Hockey

“A big, lanky, offensively minded winger…a massive and skilled player who shows offensive prowess and underrated skills without the puck…gets from Point A to Point B in good time, but has some work to do on his stride…has surprising agility for a kid his size…tends to lean toward being a goal-scorer…can really rifle the puck and has an exceptional release…dangerous as he trails the play looking for open ice to get a shot off…can really jive and juke around to shake opponents, showing craftiness in his hands…has good vision of the ice and acts quickly to make plays…has an unreal reach and protects the puck with it…a predatory player without the puck and won’t back off when applying pressure…when he gains more muscle and improves his skating, he will be an absolute force.” – Future Considerations

Season	Team	League	GP	G	A	TP	PIM
2014-2015	CSKA Moskva U17	Russia U17 Finals	6	5	4	9	2
	CSKA Moskva U17	Russia U17	24	19	22	41	10
	Krasnaya Armiya Moskva	MHL	28	2	2	4	4
	Russia U17	WHC-17	6	3	0	3	2
	Russia U17 (all)	International-Jr	7	3	0	3	2
2015-2016	Moose Jaw Warriors	WHL	70	16	31	47	28
2016-2017	Moose Jaw Warriors	WHL	40	22	29	51	14
	Prince George Cougars	WHL	31	7	11	18	15
	Russian Selects U20	Jr Super Series	2	0	1	1	2

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