The Winnipeg Jets announced the signing of forward Nikita Chibrikov to a three-year, entry-level deal on Monday.
Chibrikov, 20, was the 50th overall selection of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft out of SKA Saint Petersburg of the Kontinental Hockey League.
A native of Moscow, Chibrikov played in the KHL with Spartak Moscow this past season, along with stints in the minor-league Supreme Hockey League (VHL) and the Junior Hockey League (MHL).
In 31 games with Spartak, Chibrikov had a goal and an assist.
Internationally, Chibrikov has represented Russia at multiple youth levels and captained the Russian entry at the 2021 U18 worlds to a silver-medal performance.
