Player's Profile
- Name: Nikita Nikitin
- Position: D
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 196 lbs
- Birthdate: 1986-06-16
- Eligible for Draft: 2004
- Drafted: 2004
- Hometown: Omsk, Russia
- Acquired: 5th round (136th overall), 2004 Entry Draft
- Playing In: Europe
Nikita Nikitin
Prospect Grade: 6.0 D (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: Kyle McMahon
History
2006-07: Nikitin enjoyed a strong campaign in the Russian Super League. He put up 15 assists with Avangard Omsk, also scoring a goal, and was plus-8 with 99 PIM on the second-place club. Avangard made it to the semi-finals in the playoffs before falling to Matallurg. Nikitin continued to provide offensive production with five assists in 11 games. He also recorded 39 minutes in penalties.
Talent Analysis
Nikitin is a strong skater, which enables him to play the role of puck-moving defenseman. His shot is hard, and he can make crisp break-out passes in his own zone. He doesn’t shy away from physicality.
Future
Nikitin is playing 2007-08 in Russia again, but he looks ready to jump to North America when he chooses to.
Stats
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | +/- |
| 2002-03 | Avangard-2 (Rus-3) | 34 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 4 | |
| 2003-04 | Avangard-2 (Rus-3) | 52 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 50 | |
| Avangard (RSL) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2004-05 | Avangard (RSL) | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -1 |
| 2005-p | Avangard (RSL) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 |
| 2005-06 | Avangard-2 (Rus-3) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Avangard (RSL) | 43 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 22 | -4 | |
| 2006-p | Avangard (RSL) | 13 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -1 |
| 2006-07 | Avangard (RSL) | 54 | 1 | 15 | 16 | 99 | +8 |
| 2007-p | Avangard (RSL) | 11 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 39 | +2 |
Profile Last Updated: March, 8th 2008
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