The Detroit Red Wings drafted defenseman Nikita Tyurin with the 140th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.
The Red Wings pick defenseman Nikita Tyurin 140th overall.
— George Malik (@georgemalik) June 28, 2025
Welcome to Detroit, Nikita! pic.twitter.com/Qfyo6QektJ
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) June 28, 2025
The 6,’ 174-pound defenseman played for Spartak of the MHL (the Russian junior league) this past season.
Per his EliteProspects profile:
Tyurin is an effective, puck-moving defender. A smooth handler and mover, he can escape forecheckers, keep the puck away from them, and find passing targets as his team regroups around him. He lets his options come to him, slowing the play, and then connects with teammates as they get open. Defending off the rush, he closes his gap on opponents near the red line, removing passing plays, and stepping up on opponents as opportunities arise. -EliteProspects 2025 NHL Draft Guide
5th round: #RedWings take D Nikita Tyurin – had 20 points (four goals) in 50 games for Spartak Moskva in Russia. 6-foot, 174 pounds
— Ted Kulfan (@tkulfan) June 28, 2025
At 140, Red Wings pick Nikita Tyurin, 6-0 Russian LHD
— Max Bultman (@m_bultman) June 28, 2025
#RedWings selected their first defenseman of this year's draft, taking Nikita Tyurin (6-0, 174) of Spartak Jr. in Russia in the fifth round at No. 140.
— Ansar Khan (@AnsarKhanMLive) June 28, 2025
Nikita Tyurin 6’0 LHD 174Lbs
— Red Wings Prospects (@LGRWProspects) June 28, 2025
MHL 50GP 4G 16A
Playoffs 19GP 5A
Earned one KHL game which is rare for a draft eligible in this range.
He was on my honorable mentions. Extremely mobile. Should be a good puck mover. Jumps into the play occasionally. Pretty good stick #LGRW pic.twitter.com/FlPaaqH1Cm
Nikita Tyurin is an interesting bet for the #LGRW. A little before I had him, but he holds the blues as well as anyone in the class. Great passer.
— Foley (@NHLFoley) June 28, 2025
Bit too lanky everywhere else for much upside. But wonder if he can be a Carl Gunnarsson type with some more weight gain. pic.twitter.com/EMSbRjAyU1
