Fantasy Summary
With an ideal frame for an NHL defensemen, Shcherbakov is a detailed oriented defender with good puck moving ability and flashes of offensive upside.
Observations
June 2026 – Shcherbakov was selected by the New Jersey Devils in the 2nd round (44th overall) in the 2026 NHL Draft. Chris Babos
October 2025 – While Nikita has ideal size for a defenseman, it sometimes looks as though he’s still getting used to his own body. Shcherbakov makes good quick reads on the breakout, and also shows patience in order for passing lanes to open. Nikita has a good defensive stick in transition, closes gaps quickly and effectively. Struggles with the physicality of playing in a men’s league at times. Flashes of offensive upside with blue line walking ability and jumping into the play off the cycle in the offensive zone.-Zak Egan
| Attributes | |
|---|---|
| Fantasy Upside | 6.0 |
| NHL Certainty | 6.0 |
| Country | RUS |
| Position | D |
| Roster Type | MHL |
| Shoot/Glove | Left |
| Date of Birth | October 23, 2007 |
| Height | 6‘3” |
| Weight | 187 lbs |
| Drafted | 2026 Round 2; Overall: 44 |
Stats – Frozen Tools – Profile on FT
| Season | League | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | KHL | Salavat Yulaev Ufa | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| 2025-2026 | VHL | Toros Neftekamsk | 35 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 24 | -3 |
| 2025-2026 | MHL | Tolpar Ufa | 15 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 4 |
| 2025-2026 | KHL | Salavat Yulaev Ufa | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -3 |
| 2024-2025 | Russia U18 | Salavat Yulaev Ufa U18 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -4 |
| 2024-2025 | MHL | Tolpar Ufa | 40 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 2 |
| 2023-2024 | Russia U18 | Salavat Yulaev Ufa U18 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 8 |
| 2023-2024 | Russia U17 | Salavat Yulaev Ufa U17 | 39 | 6 | 20 | 26 | 10 | 36 |
| 2022-2023 | Russia U16 | Salavat Yulaev Ufa U16 | 34 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 32 | 23 |
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