Atlantic Division RANK: 2
Record: 46-31-7
NHL rank: 12
Nikita Kucherov 86
RW- Status: Restricted free agent
- Height: 5'11
- Weight: 178 lbs.
- Shoots: L
- Experience: 3 years
- Birthdate: Jun 17, 1993
- Birthplace: Moscow, RUS
- Drafted: Drafted by Tampa Bay in 2011 (2/58).
Season stats
- Team Lightning
- GP 77
- G 30
- A 36
- Pts 66
- +/- 9
- PIM 30
- PPG 9
- SHG 0
- GWG 4
- TOI 18:12
- S 209
- PtsPG 0.86
2015-16 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | PPG | SHG | GWG | TOI | S | PtsPG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 77 | 30 | 36 | 66 | 9 | 30 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 18:12 | 209 | 0.86 |
| Playoffs | 17 | 11 | 8 | 19 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 20:08 | 51 | 1.12 |
Scouting Report
| Assets: |
|---|
| Is a great shooter. Has an explosive skating stride and great one-on-one moves. Can beat defenders on the outside with relative frequency. Simply oozes offensive acumen. Can play either wing position. |
| Flaws: |
| Is not very big, so he could use added strength in order to better avoid injuries and better handle physical opponents. Also, he needs to avoid the temptation to play a constant peripheral game. |
| Career Potential: |
| Outstanding scoring winger with upside. |
