2017 NHL Entry Draft

Nikita Popugaev

NIKITA POPUGAEVRussia

NEW JERSEY • ROUND: 4 OVERALL: 98

 

Previous Team: Prince George Cougars (WHL)

Hockey Draft Central Ranking: No. 44

Vital Statistics

Position: LW • Height: 6-5½ • Weight: 202 • Shoots: Right
Birthdate: Nov. 20, 1998 • Hometown: Moscow, Russia

Additional Information

Current Status: ACTIVE | STATS
Previous: Moscow CSKA (Russia U17/U20); Moose Jaw (WHL)
Post-Draft Teams: Prince George (WHL)
CHL Import Draft: 2015 by Moose Jaw (Round 1, No. 22 Overall)
WHL Debut: Sept. 24, 2015 (Moose Jaw vs. Regina)
First WHL Goal: Oct. 7, 2015 (Moose Jaw vs. Vancouver)

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