TIER 5 — DEEPINT #52 CONSENSUS
RIGHT WING · 2026 NHL DRAFT ELIGIBLE

Matvei Kotkov

Russian winger from Yaroslavl's MHL team.

Height
5'11"
Weight
176 lb
Position
RW
League
MHL
Rank
#52
HMD Tier
T5
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HMD Editorial · Profile updated weekly · Last refreshed 2026-05-07
NHL COMPARABLE
Valeri Nichushkin lite
Bottom-six winger
Scouting Report

Matvei Kotkov — 2026 NHL Draft Profile

Matvei Kotkov is a deep-tier prospect for the 2026 NHL Draft. Russian winger from Yaroslavl's MHL team. Fast with a good shot.

Shows flashes of high-end skill. Consistency is the big question.

Matvei is a prospect to watch for teams with strong development pipelines and patience for a longer NHL timeline.

Scouts compare Matvei’s game to Valeri Nichushkin lite. The comparison reflects similar playing style, position, and the projected role at the NHL level.

✓ Strengths
SpeedShotCompete
△ Areas to Develop
SizeConsistency
👑 PRO INSIGHT
Advanced Scouting Report
Deep-dive analysis from our 10 War Room advisors

Game-by-game heat map: Matvei Kotkov's scoring distribution over the past 30 days reveals patterns invisible at the box-score level. Per-60 production rate vs top-pair defenders is...

Trade scenarios: Three teams have the draft capital to trade up for Matvei. Each scenario carries different risk profiles for the acquiring team...

Comparable analysis: Among MHL prospects with similar age-adjusted production, Matvei's underlying metrics rank...

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📋 SCOUTING NOTES — AGGREGATED
Russian winger from Yaroslavl's MHL team. Fast with a good shot. Shows flashes of high-end skill. Consistency is the big question.
Compiled from: TSN (Bob McKenzie, Craig Button), Hockey Prospects (Ferrari), Tankathon, Sound of Hockey composite, EliteProspects.
Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matvei

Where will Matvei Kotkov be drafted in 2026?
Matvei Kotkov projects as a late-round selection in the 2026 NHL Draft, currently in our deep prospect tier.
Who does Matvei Kotkov play like?
Most-cited NHL comparable is Valeri Nichushkin lite. The comparison is based on playing style, position, and projected role.
What team does Matvei Kotkov play for?
Matvei Kotkov plays for Yaroslavl Jr. in the MHL. Matvei was born May 2008.
What are Matvei Kotkov's strengths?
Scouting consensus highlights Speed, Shot, and Compete as Matvei's primary strengths. See the full strengths-and-weaknesses breakdown above.
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