Egor Shilov

November 2026 – Shilov’s greatest strength is his puck-handling ability. Combined with his high-end decision-making, his quick hands allow him to navigate tight spaces and maintain possession through contact. He also displays excellent vision, using deception to keep opponents guessing and create separation efficiently. In the offensive zone, he does an excellent job of finding scoring areas. Through 16 games this season, 56% of his 63 shots have come from the inner slot, ranking fifth in the QMJHL in total shots. The Russian center consistently finds soft spots in defensive coverage, maintains good spacing and times his movements to arrive in the slot as plays develop.

However, Shilov can be a passive player away from the puck. He often waits for the play to develop rather than actively retrieving pucks in the corners and using his frame to win battles. At 6-foot-1 and 187 lbs., he has the size to get involved in traffic and compete physically. Improving his intensity and engagement away from the puck would give him another dimension to build on as he continues to develop. Pat Bast

June 2026 – Shilov was drafted by the Colorado Avalanche in the 2nd round (43rd overall) in the 2026 NHL Draft. Chris Babos

October 2025 – Shilov is an incredibly skilled 200-ft center who approaches the game with almost a relaxed style, which is nearly unpredictable for defending players. He has 19 points through the first 10 games of the year and has shown night in and night out that he is an offensive threat. His strongest skill is his stickhandling, and he utilizes it to attack the middle of the ice, which makes him a highly dangerous and projectable player.-James Connelly