| Final Rank: | 22 | Midterm Rank: | 30 |
| Position: | Defenseman | Shoots: | Left |
| Height: | 6' 5" | Weight: | 221 |
| Born: | April 16, 1995 | ||
| Born in: | Moscow, RUS | ||
| Drafted: | 2013: BUF (1st Round / 16th Overall) | ||
NHL Central Scouting's Chris Edwards:
“Nikita is a big player who skates very well. He has very good mobility and his backwards skating is about the best in this year's draft. He will take the body and battles hard along the boards. He uses his long reach well and is an effective poke-checker."
“Nikita is a big player who skates very well. He has very good mobility and his backwards skating is about the best in this year's draft. He will take the body and battles hard along the boards. He uses his long reach well and is an effective poke-checker."