NIKITA
POPUGAEV
LW
Status
In the system
Ht/Wt
6’6’’,
217 lbs
Shoots
R
Experience
0
years
(Rookie)
Born
Nov 20, 1998
(26 yrs)
Moscow, Russia
Hometown
Moscow, Russia
Drafted
Drafted by New Jersey in 2017 (4/98).
Drafted from
Prince George (WHL)
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2019-10-02 |
Re-assigned to the Adirondack Thunder (ECHL).
|
| 2019-09-22 |
Assigned to the Binghamton Devils (AHL).
|
| 2019-02-13 |
Signed with the Binghamton Devils (AHL).
|
| 2017-09-19 |
Returned to his junior team (Prince George Cougars-WHL).
|
| 2017-06-24 |
Drafted by the New Jersey Devils in the 4th round (98th overall) in 2017.
|
News
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Rotowire
Mon, Sep 27, 2021 at 2:22 PM
Popugaev announced his retirement from professional hockey Monday, Corey Masisak of The Athletic reports.
Scouting Report
Owns tremendous size and range from the wing, plus a great skill set. Has excellent playmaking skills from the wing and is at his best when playing a classic Russian style from his off-wing (left). Is somewhat inconsistent in terms of utilizing his mammoth frame to win puck battles and maintain possession of the puck. Also needs to work on his play whenever he does not have the puck.
Long Range Potential: Huge, highly-skilled winger with upside.
