ILYA
NIKOLAEV
C
Status
In the minors
Ht/Wt
6’0’’,
190 lbs
Shoots
L
Experience
0
years
(Rookie)
Born
Jun 26, 2001
(22 yrs)
Yaroslavl, Russia
Drafted
Drafted by Calgary in 2019 (3/88).
Drafted from
Yaroslavl (Rus Jr.)
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2023-09-28 |
Assigned to the Calgary Wranglers (AHL).
|
| 2022-09-30 |
Assigned to the Calgary Wranglers (AHL).
|
| 2022-05-21 |
Signed by the Calgary Flames to a three-year entry-level contract.
|
| 2021-09-25 |
Returned to his junior team (Tri-City Storm-USHL).
|
| 2019-06-22 |
Drafted by the Calgary Flames in the 3rd round (88th overall) in 2019.
|
Scouting Report
Has excellent playmaking skills from the center position. His hands are very smooth and he has the type of puck skills that belong in the NHL. Also displays a willingness to play tenacious defense, although his two-way game lacks consistency. Needs to prove himself against tougher competition. Owns a reasonably projectable frame but will need to get stronger in order to thrive on North American ice surfaces.
Long Range Potential: Talented, two-way playmaker with upside.
