Egor Shilov: NHL Draft Prospect with Offensive Prowess

0:00With the NHL today, March 13th, Igor Shilov stands out as a top prospect for the 2026 NHL draft. This 6'1, 181 pound center from Taim in Russia was born on April 30th, 2008. He plays left shot for the Victoriaville Tigress and the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League, and ranks between 17th and 29th among. North American skaters on major lists from NHL Central Scouting, TSN, and others. Shilov excels as an offensive force, particularly as a playmaker with a precise shot that shines on the power play. He controls the puck smartly in the attack zone and drives plays in transition alongside his Russian-speaking linemates, including Alexei Vlasov and Korni Korniev. Scouts highlight his elite vision, puck handling, and creativity in setting up high quality chances. They see him as a cerebral center, who manipulates defenders and supports possession without turning over the puck often.

1:03His skills put him among the best in his class offensively. That said, Shilov plays at a deliver pace and needs to boost his skating speed and overall tempo. Without much international competition in recent years, evaluators want to see him tested more rigorously beyond junior leagues like the QMJHL and his. Prior U.S.HL stint. Next season, expect Shilov to head to Boston University in the NCAA, joining other prospects like Chicago's Jack Prittum. Draftboards project him late in the first round, around picks 25-30 as a potential scoring line forward with boom potential but some. Development hurdles ahead. The Daily News now is made possible with support from our sponsor. Head in, sound on, lights out. That is the routine, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.