Nikita Kucherov Net Worth, NHL Career, Endorsements, Wife, Family, and much more

The professional ice hockey player started his career by playing for the Central Army Sports Culb Moscow, a.k.a CSKA Moscow. His full name is Nikita Igorevich Kucherov. He was drafted 58th overall in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. He has played for nearly 9 years for the team and is considered one of the best NHL offensive performers.

He also holds the record for collecting more points as a Russian player in a single season. Apart from the rewards and achievements he has in store, he is also one of the wealthiest NHL players. His income mostly is from playing games for the NHL team. Aside from his career, he is also a happily married husband to Anastasia Kucherov.

Nikita Kucherov’s Net Worth (2022)

The right-winger of the Tamba Bay Lightning is estimated to earn $20 million as of 2020. Kucherov has earned a lot of success as he has been active on the ice since 2011. His income from the Tampa Bay Lightning is approximately around $12 million. 

His earnings are expected to have a rise to $104 million somewhere in the 2026-2027 season. As he has now become quite an imposing character in the NHL by winning various awards and recognitions as the most valuable player, his net worth is bound to get a hike by multiple dollars in the upcoming years.

Nikita Kucherov’s NHL Career

The right-winger, Nikit Kucherov is undoubtedly one of the adored players on the team and is known for his prowess, vigorous attacks, and powerful shots. Speaking about his career, he started playing with the CSKA Moscow, and the Kontinental Hockey League. Later he was drafted during the 2011 NHL Entry Draft by the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Following the draft, he signed a 3-year entry-level contract with the NHL team. On November 25, 2013, he scored his first shot against Henrik Lundqvist of the New York Rangers. The year after that he secured his first career hat-trick by scoring against Arizona Coyotes Mike Smith. In the 2014-2015 season, he had his breakout by scoring 29 goals, 36 assists, and 65 points.

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On May 20th he recorded his two game-winning goals in overtime after joining Martin St.  Louis as the only player in Tampa history. On October 11, 2016, the Tampa Bay Lightning re-signed the young Kucherov with a 3-year contract worth $4,766 million per season. Kucherov made many career-high goals throughout the season while also skating for the 17th Stanley Cup playoff.

Kucherov led his team both in goals, and points. He also completed the around for purposes and sixth for points during the playoff. On January 10th, 2017 Kucherov was named to the 2017 NHL All-Star game, as a member of the Atlantic team.

Nikita Kucherov Endorsements

Apart from the $20 million net worth, the Russian athlete has signed a 6-years contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning worth $76 million in 2018. He also signed a contract worth $14.3 million with the team before the $20 million contract. Adidas signed a multi-year partnership with Kucherov.

So far he has earned more than $28 million just from his career games. He also owns many assets besides building up his career. He has a house in Florida that is worth $1,995,000 million covering an area of 5,668  sq. ft in Florida’s Beach Park community.

Nikita Kucherov’s Wife and Family

The Tampa Bay player, Nikita Kucherov is happily married to his wife Anastasia Kucherov. The two got married in June 2015 which has been a long time since now. All their family and friends celebrated this auspicious day by their side. The couple now has a lovely son to make their life even happier.

Since they are quite a private couple, it is not known when and how these lovely love birds met. His wife Anastasia is a popular model who is active commercially. Despite tying the knot several years back, the couple seems to spend their time happily without any controversies or rumors floating around them.

Q. Where does Nikita Kucherov live?

He lives in Tampa Bay, Florida.

Q. Does Nikita Kucherov have any kids?

Yes, he has a son named Maxim.

Q. What is Nikita Kucherov’s net worth as of 2022?

It is $20 million and is increasing with his tremendous playoffs.

Q. When was Nikita Kucherov first drafted?

Kucherov was drafted 58th overall in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.

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