Nicolai Knyzhov
Age 25 Mar 20, 1998
Kemerovo RUS
Defense shoots left
6'2" 188 cm
194 lbs 88 kg
ELC Signing Age 21
Waivers Signing Age 21
UFA Year 2025
Agent Daniel Milstein 
Transaction History
| Apr 9, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Nikolai Knyzhov | Knyzhov was recalled from AHL San Jose on Sunday. |
| Mar 29, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Nikolai Knyzhov | Knyzhov agreed to a two-year contract extension with San Jose. |
| Mar 25, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Nikolai Knyzhov | Knyzhov was reassigned to AHL San Jose on Saturday, |
| Mar 15, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Nikolai Knyzhov | Knyzhov scored a goal in Tuesday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. |
| Mar 5, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Nikolai Knyzhov | Knyzhov was recalled from AHL San Jose on Sunday. |
| Feb 5, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Nikolai Knyzhov | Knyzhov (Achilles) was activated from injured reserve and subsequently assigned to the AHL on Sunday. |
| Jan 23, 2023 | San Jose Sharks | Nikolai Knyzhov | Knyzhov (Achilles) was sent to AHL San Jose on Monday for a conditioning stint, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. |
| Dec 29, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Nikolai Knyzhov | Knyzhov (Achilles) practiced with the San Jose Sharks on Thursday for the first time since undergoing surgery in August, per Colton Pankiw of San Jose Hockey Now. |
| Nov 8, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Nikolai Knyzhov | Knyzhov (Achilles) skated Tuesday, getting on the ice for the first time since his August surgery, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. |
| Sep 22, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Nikolai Knyzhov | Knyzhov (Achilles) is not guaranteed to return for the San Jose Sharks this season, Corey Masisak of The Athletic reports. |
| Aug 13, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Nikolai Knyzhov | Knyzhov underwent surgery Aug. 10 for a torn Achilles that he recently suffered during off-ice activity. The recovery timeline is approximately six months. |
| Aug 1, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Nikolai Knyzhov | Knyzhov (groin) is expected to be healthy for the start of training camp, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports Monday. |
| Apr 30, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Nikolai Knyzhov | Knyzhov battled a groin injury in 2021-22, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. |
| Apr 1, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Nikolai Knyzhov | Knyzhov (lower body) signed a one-year, $750,000 contract with the San Jose Sharks on Friday. |
| Mar 19, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Nikolai Knyzhov | Knyzhov (lower body) has been ruled out of the remainder of the season, Corey Masisak of The Athletic reports. |
| Oct 17, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Nikolai Knyzhov | Knyzhov (lower body) will undergo surgery Friday and will be out approximately 8-10 weeks, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. |
| Oct 13, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Nikolai Knyzhov | Knyzhov is set to see a specialist regarding his lower-body injury, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports. |
| Oct 2, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Nikolai Knyzhov | Coach Bob Boughner is hopeful Knyzhov (abdomen) will be able to begin skating on his own in the next 7-10 days, but the 23-year-old blueliner's status for San Jose's regular-season opener versus Winnipeg on Oct. 16 remains in doubt, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. |
| Sep 27, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Nikolai Knyzhov | Knyzhov (abdomen) is now considered week-to-week but may still be ready for Opening Night against the Winnipeg Jets on Oct. 16, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. |
| Sep 23, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Nikolai Knyzhov | Knyzhov (abdomen) is at the San Jose Sharks' training camp but has not started skating, and he is considered day-to-day, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. |
| May 12, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Nikolai Knyzhov | Knyzhov is scheduled for surgery on a sports hernia Friday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports. |
| May 5, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Nikolai Knyzhov | Knyzhov recorded an assist, five hits and two blocked shots in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche. |
| Apr 19, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Nikolai Knyzhov | Knyzhov scored a goal on three shots and added two PIM in Monday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. |
| Apr 3, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Nikolai Knyzhov | Knyzhov posted an assist and two hits in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings. |
| Apr 2, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Nikolai Knyzhov | Knyzhov notched an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Friday's 3-0 win over the Los Angeles Kings. |
| Mar 31, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Nikolai Knyzhov | Knyzhov scored a goal on two shots and added three hits in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Minnesota Wild. |
| Mar 22, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Nikolai Knyzhov | Knyzhov posted an assist, three shots on goal and four PIM in Monday's 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings. |
| Mar 20, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Nikolai Knyzhov | Knyzhov produced an assist and two hits in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues. |
| Feb 11, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Nikolai Knyzhov | Knyzhov posted an assist in Thursday's 6-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings. |
| Feb 10, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Nikolai Knyzhov | Knyzhov posted an assist and two hits in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout win over the Los Angeles Kings. |
| Jan 13, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Nikolai Knyzhov | Knyzhov made the San Jose Sharks' Opening Night roster. |
2022-2023 Regular Season Stats
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Nicolai Knyzhov |
GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | TOI | GF% | DFF% | Rel DFF% | CF% | Rel CF% | G60 | P60 |
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| San Jose Sharks
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12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -13 | 8 | 171 | 16.70 | 39.60 | -1.60 | 43.40 | -1.70 | 0.35 | 0.35 |
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Career Stats
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | TOI | GF% | DFF% | Rel DFF% | CF% | Rel CF% | G60 | P60 | Playoffs | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | ||
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| 2010-2011 | Russia Silver Lions | QC Int PW | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2013-2014 | Phoenix Firebirds 16U AAA | NAPHL 16U | 17 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 30 | Playoffs | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2013-2014 | Phoenix Firebirds 18U AAA | NAPHL 18U | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2014-2015 | Phoenix Jr. Coyotes 16U AAA | T1EHL 16U | 24 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 16 | Playoffs | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2015-2016 | Regina Pats | WHL | 19 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2015-2016 | Springfield Jr. Blues | NAHL | 17 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2016-2017 | Austin Bruins | NAHL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2016-2017 | Serebryanye Lvy St. Petersburg | MHL | 41 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 24 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2017-2018 | Russia U20 (all) | International-Jr | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2017-2018 | SKA-Neva St. Petersburg | VHL | 33 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 16 | Playoffs | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2017-2018 | Serebryanye Lvy St. Petersburg | MHL | 9 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2017-2018 | Russian Selects U20 | Jr Super Series | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2017-2018 | Russia U20 | WJC-20 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2018-2019 | SKA-Varyagi St. Petersburg | MHL | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2018-2019 | SKA-Neva St. Petersburg | VHL | 46 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 22 | Playoffs | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2018-2019 | SKA St. Petersburg | KHL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2019-2020 | San Jose Barracuda | AHL | 33 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 22 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2019-2020 | San Jose Sharks | NHL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 56.00 | 15.90 | 46.20 | 2.40 | |||||||||||
| 2020-2021 | San Jose Sharks | NHL | 56 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 39 | 867 | 45.60 | 48.50 | -0.90 | 49.80 | 2.80 | 0.14 | 0.62 | ||||||||
| 2022-2023 | San Jose Barracuda | AHL | 19 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2022-2023 | San Jose Sharks | NHL | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 171 | 16.70 | 39.60 | -1.60 | 43.40 | -1.70 | 0.35 | 0.35 | ||||||||
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Active Contract
Standard Contract | 2 Years $2,500,000 1.50% of cap space
| 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cap Hit | $1,250,000 | $1,250,000 | UFA |
| AAV | $1,250,000 | $1,250,000 | |
| Performance Bonuses | $0 | $0 | |
| Base Salary | $1,100,000 | $1,400,000 | |
| Signing Bonuses | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Salary | $1,100,000 | $1,400,000 | |
| Minors Salary | $1,100,000 | $1,400,000 | |
| Clauses | |||
| UFA Year | |||
| Buy It Out | Buy It Out | ||
Contract History
Entry Level Contract | 3 Years $2,390,001 0.98% of cap space