Viktor Fyodorov (C, L, 5’11”, 176, Chaika Nizhny Novgorod, 02/21/2008) Viktor Fyodorov is a 5’11’, 176-pound left-shot center who has spent the 2025/26 season moving between the KHL, VHL, and MHL: with the most notable element of his profile is that he has already appeared in 13 KHL games as a 2008-born forward. That level of exposure against professional competition makes him an NHL prospect with legitimate offensive upside. At 5’11’ he is undersized compared to the typical NHL forward, meaning additional strength, mass, explosiveness and power will be necessary as he continues towards his NHL opportunity. Across all levels he showed offensive ability and 1-on-1 puck skill, producing efficiently at the MHL level with 9 points in 12 games while also holding his own in the VHL and contributing 4 points in limited KHL action. He is a skilled, possession-oriented player who can contribute and create opportunities from all three zones. He wins 53% of his faceoffs and his 86% pass completion rate shows eyes-up composure, puck distribution and confidence through the middle of the ice. Fyodorov also generates steady shot volume and scoring chances while maintaining defensive side positioning from defensive transition situations, meaning in all three leagues he is trusted in a two-way role rather than being a young kid who is sheltered offensively. His 49% puck battle win rate is high for a 2008 competing against older players, and he shows a disruptive willingness with over one hit per game while still being willing to absorb contact to maintain possession. I feel Fyodorov could become an NHL player because he demonstrates translatable traits for a center; clear hockey sense, understanding all five guy’s role on faceoffs, playmaking touch, and the ability to contribute offensively without taking unnecessary risks. The fact that he has already appeared in the KHL as a teenager shows his skill level and processing ability allow him to handle professional pace. However, I also have reasons for caution. While he produces offense, he has not yet dominated at any level, and his puck management in the grey areas are consistently more giveaways than takeaways, which simply does not work in the National League for very long if you’re not producing, and I mean goals nit just Grade A opportunities. Additionally, he will need to add strength and functional body mass to consistently win puck battles and control space against NHL-caliber players. His scoring efficiency is also modest relative to the chances he creates, This clearly shows that his finishing ability will certainly impact how many NHL contracts he earns. Ultimately, Fyodorov projects as a skilled two-way forward, possibly a center, with legitimate offensive upside who could grow into having an NHL career if his physical maturity and puck management in important areas continue to improve. If his strength and pace progress and his offensive instincts translate against higher levels of competition, he could become a middle-six possession-driving center, but if the physical development doesn’t happen, he will settle in as a highly productive professional player outside the NHL.