NIKITA
SOSHNIKOV
RW
Ht/Wt
5’11’’,
185 lbs
Shoots
L
Experience
5
years
Debut
Feb 29, 2016
Born
Oct 14, 1993
(31 yrs)
Nizhny Tagil, Russia
Signed
Signed by Toronto in 2015.
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2022-12-20 |
Signed with the Traktor Chelyabinsk of the KHL.
|
| 2022-12-19 |
Released by the New York Islanders.
|
| 2022-12-18 |
Placed on unconditional waivers by the New York Islanders for the purpose of being released from his contract.
|
| 2022-11-16 |
Assigned to the Bridgeport Islanders (AHL).
|
| 2022-11-15 |
Placed on waivers by the New York Islanders.
|
Scouting Report
The smallish Russian forward returned to the NHL after three seasons in the KHL, where he was much more of an offensive force. He is fast, physical for his size, defensively responsible and a penalty-killing option at the highest level. His hockey vision and IQ are first-rate, as is his work ethic. Still must prove himself as a consistent point producer in the NHL.
Long Range Potential: Hard-working depth forward.
