Gleb Trikozov is a skilled and creative forward who thrives at generating offense through extended periods of puck possession. He is immediately noticeable with the puck on his stick due to his advanced puck skills and offensive creativity. He is a very shifty and elusive player, able to stickhandle through traffic in the offensive zone and evade checks through quick pivots, allowing him to extend offensive zone possession of the puck and open up attacking lanes. He often shows high-end offensive instincts, displaying equal ability as both a finisher and a set-up man. He reads the offensive zone very well, able to make plays off the cycle to set up teammates or find soft spots of ice for himself to make himself available as a shooting option. He’s a capable shooter, able to pick spots on opposing netminders while shooting from a standstill, though he could show improvement in his ability to shoot in stride as his shots while attacking on the rush generally lack the strength required to score from medium-to-long range. Though he shows high-end offensive traits, there are deficiencies in his overall decision-making that will need improvement for him to become a reliable pro player. He’s guilty of working himself out of room and into situations where he’s forced into turnovers, whether that be by having the puck poked off his own stick or by throwing the puck away when faced with limited space. He could also stand to show more engagement in his own zone. Overall, Trikozov has the potential to become a top-six forward at the NHL level, and will need to overcome his hurdles in his decision-making, defensive engagement, and add more strength to his frame to be a frequent contributor in the NHL.

– FCHockey’s 2022 NHL Draft Guide