Oct 1, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) reacts as New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) celebrates his empty net goal with teammates during the third period at Madison Square Garden.
LIGHTNINGFriedman: teams ready to pay Kucherov this superior price per year if he reaches free agency
Feb 8, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) and Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) battle for the puck in the first period at Little Caesars Arena.
RED WINGSBrandon Hagel defends Kucherov, takes aim at Larkin
Oct 23, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning fans cheer for right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) before the game against the Colorado Buffaloes at Ball Arena.
LIGHTNINGNikita Kucherov reportedly selects 3 players who he wants to play alongside in the NHL
HOCKEY STATS
NHL

EVGENY ARTYUKHIN

April 4, 1983  
Moscou, RU

Right wing  
6'5"  
Entry drafts
TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING
NHL earnings$ 2 502 000
STATS
EVGENY ARTYUKHIN
PER SEASONSEASONSPLAYOFFS
GPGAPTSPM+/-GPGAPTSPM+/-
2000-01WJC-18 - RU61124+1------
2002-03LHJMQ - WIL53132740204+6612329-
WJC-20 - RU61-110-------
2003-04AHL - BEA36336111-1------
2004-05AHL - FAL6291928142+1------
2005-06NHL - TB724131790--45161-
AHL - FAL42134-2------
2008-09NHL - TB7361016151-1-----
2009-10NHL - ATL1752731--4-----
NHL - ANA3745941-------
2010-11KHL - SKA26459115+61121326+3
WM - RU921324-------
2011-12KHL - SKA4716723150+81411240-2
2012-13KHL - SKA30112127-51232510-2
2013-14KHL - ATL4641519176+7------
KHL - ATL------3---2-3
2014-15KHL - CSK484812153+141222416-1
2015-16KHL - SKA35-3364-3------
2016-17KHL - SIB54549115-14------
2017-18KHL - DYN4225760-3------
2019-20KHL - VIT3012366-------
2020-21KHL - VIT4322424-6------
2021-22KHL - NEF7-1110-------
KHL - ADM22---28-5------
PER LEAGUESEASONSPLAYOFFS
GPGAPTSPM+/-GPGAPTSPM+/-
NHL199193049313--75161-
AHL102142337257-2------
LHJMQ53132740204+6612329-
KHL4303953921088-149861492-2
WM921324-------
WJC-1861124+13---2-3
WJC-2061-110-------
NHL SALARIES
EVGENY ARTYUKHIN
NHLAGESALAIRECAP HITTOTAL
2005-0622602 000-602 000
2 years  ·  $ 1 900 000
2008-0925900 000950 0001 502 000
2009-10261 000 000950 0002 502 000
TOTAL2 502 0001 900 000
AWARDS
EVGENY ARTYUKHIN
2002-03U20Gold
NHL TROPHIES
TRANSACTIONS
EVGENY ARTYUKHIN
August 13, 2009

Evgeny Artyukhin is traded to the Anaheim Ducks. In return, the Tampa Bay Lightning acquired Drew Miller and 3rd round draft pick in 2010 (#72: Adam Janosik).

March 1, 2010

Evgeny Artyukhin is traded to the Atlanta Thrashers. In return, the Anaheim Ducks acquired Nathan Oystrick and future considerations.