NIKOLAI
KNYZHOV
D
Ht/Wt
6’2’’,
218 lbs
Shoots
L
Experience
2
years
Debut
Mar 7, 2020
Born
Mar 20, 1998
(26 yrs)
Kemerovo, Russia
Signed
Signed by San Jose in 2019.
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2024-10-10 |
Signed with the Cincinnati Cyclones (ECHL).
|
| 2024-09-27 |
Released by the Pittsburgh Penguins from professional try-out contract.
|
| 2024-08-22 |
Signed by the Pittsburgh Penguins to a professional try-out contract.
|
| 2024-06-29 |
Placed on waivers by the San Jose Sharks for the purpose of buying him out.
|
| 2023-12-03 |
Assigned to the San Jose Barracuda (AHL).
|
Scouting Report
The Russian defenseman arrived in North America during his formative years as a teenager before returning overseas. The late-blooming rearguard is capable of holding down a regular job in the NHL, when healthy. He is at his best when he keeps things simple and may be best on a pairing with an offensive-minded partner. He moves the puck well and has NHL size, though he is still learning how to use it effectively. Injuries can be an issue for him.
Long Range Potential: Big puck-moving defenseman (when healthy).
