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2027 NHL DRAFT · PROSPECT REPORT · NOVEMBER 5, 2026

NAZAR PRIVALOV

C/LW · CSKA Moscow · 2027 NHL Draft watch

Skilled power forward

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2027 DRAFT WATCH

POSITIONC/LW
TEAMCSKA Moscow
DRAFT2027 eligible
REPORTEditorial preview

Player bio, team affiliation, and eligibility should be confirmed against current official rosters before publication.

VERIFIED STATISTICS & SOURCES

2026–27 · CSKA Moscow (KHL), Elite Prospects draft-center snapshot: 17 GP · 2 G · 0 A · 2 P. Source and snapshot date ↗

SCOUTING OVERVIEW

Privalov combines a physical presence with flashes of puck skill. He can protect possession through contact, work toward the net, and make plays in confined spaces.

OFFENSIVE TOOLS AND HOCKEY IQ

Puck protection, net-front involvement, physical engagement, and skill in traffic. These traits inform his offensive projection, though their consistency against higher-level opponents remains important to evaluate.

SKATING, PACE AND TWO-WAY DEVELOPMENT

How effectively Nazar sustains pace, supports teammates without the puck, and manages defensive responsibilities will be important parts of his development.

KEY STRENGTHS

Puck protection, net-front involvement, physical engagement, and skill in traffic.

AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT

Maintaining offensive involvement shift to shift, pace of execution, and consistent use of his size.

NHL PROJECTION

Potential top-six power forward if his offensive consistency develops. This is a subjective role projection, not a verified draft ranking.

THE PUCK PIPELINE VERDICT

The size-and-skill combination is exciting, but sustained impact will determine how high he climbs.

Editorial disclosure: This report is a preliminary assessment, not a firsthand in-person scouting evaluation. Rankings, biographical details, and specific performance claims require source verification before publication.

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EDITORIAL NOTES

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