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Danny
Zhilkin

Danny Zhilkin is a sharpshooting center who oozes skill and power and has a nose for the prime scoring areas in the offensive zone. He has one of the better wrist shots in this entire draft class. He can have the puck on and off his stick in a flash with his lightning-quick release and…

Date of Birth
December 19, 2003
Position
Center
Height
6'1"
Draft Year
2022
Place of Birth
Moskva, RUS  
Shoots
Left
Weight
189 lbs
Draft Result
3/77 (WPG)
DATE PLAYER NAME LEAGUE AUTHOR
Mar 25/22 Zhilkin Danny 23630 – Team White vs. Team Red CHL TPG by Joseph Aleong View Report
Jan 29/22 Zhilkin Danny 23320 – London vs. Guelph OHL by Olivia McArter View Report
Oct 6/21 Zhilkin Danny 22559 – Guelph vs. Mississauga OHL by Dylan Galloway View Report
Oct 4/21 Zhilkin Danny 22548 – Guelph vs. Mississauga OHL by FCHockey Staff View Report
May 8/21 Zhilkin Danny 22070 – Canada vs. Sweden WJC-18 by Olivia McArter View Report

Career Stats

Season Team League GP G A TP PPG +/- PIM
2021-2022 Guelph Storm ohl 66 23 32 55 0.83 -12 24
2020-2021 Guelph Storm ohl 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2019-2020 Guelph Storm ohl 60 7 8 15 0.25 -5 22
July 9, 2022
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July 8, 2022
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June 27, 2022
FCHockey releases Final ranking for the 2022 NHL Draft
April 5, 2022
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March 24, 2022
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March 23, 2022
CHL releases results from Top Prospects Game sports combine testing
March 11, 2022
Rosters set for CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game
February 15, 2022
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February 1, 2022
FCHockey releases Midterm ranking for 2022 NHL Draft
December 2, 2021
FCHockey releases Winter ranking for 2022 NHL Draft
November 22, 2021
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November 18, 2021
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November 7, 2021
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October 1, 2021
FCHockey releases preliminary ranking for 2022 draft
April 25, 2021
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April 1, 2021
Guenther, Clarke among eligibles named to Canada’s U18 entry

Danny Zhilkin is a sharpshooting center who oozes skill and power and has a nose for the prime scoring areas in the offensive zone. He has one of the better wrist shots in this entire draft class. He can have the puck on and off his stick in a flash with his lightning-quick release and he can generate a lot of power in that split second. On top of his shooting ability, he has high-end puck skills that allow him to work his way through traffic as he carries the puck up and down the ice. He has quick lateral mobility and can carry the puck on a string, making it tough for opponents to strip him of the puck when he’s going at his full speed. He has a solidly built NHL-ready frame but doesn’t always use it to his advantage, likely because he plays more of a skilled role and can defer to the perimeter when he’s not locked in. His off-puck play is a bit concerning, as he tends to disappear and become less engaged when he’s working away from the puck. This is frustrating because if he could consistently get open for his teammates he would likely have a chance to fill the back of the net due to his shooting ability. This needs to be a point of greater emphasis in his attack. He needs to find that consistency in his offensive game to truly take his game and scoring production to the next level. He has all the skill in the world and the ability to be a lethal scorer in multiple situations. If he finds his stride and becomes better at anticipating the play away from the puck, he will be a nightmare to defend in the offensive zone and will have no issues adapting to a number of different roles in the NHL. Teams will take a swing on him based on his high-end offensive potential and allowing him to work out his kinks over the next few seasons.


– FCHockey’s 2022 NHL Draft Guide