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2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Kurban Limatov

Originally posted on Inside The Rink | By Matt Barry | Last updated Jun 26, 2025 5:06 PM ET

Kurban Limatov is an 18-year-old left-shot defenseman who has played the last two seasons with MHK Dynamo Moskva in the MHL in Russia. The Moskva native had a breakout season offensively with eight goals and 15 assists in 46 games and scored two goals in the postseason. The 6-foot-4, 90-pound blueliner is planning to play in Moskva again next season.

Kurban Limatov is ranked by some hockey evaluators in the top 50 in the upcoming draft as a defenseman. The following list will show the scouting rankings for Kurban Limatov:

Ranked #45 by Inside The Rink
Ranked #9 by NHL Central Scouting (European skaters)
Ranked #41 by Daily Faceoff
Ranked #35 by Dobber Prospects
Ranked #48 by Sportsnet
Ranked #69 by TSN/Bob McKenzie

Scouting Report

Kurban Limatov is a big defenseman who plays an aggressive style in the defensive zone. His offensive game is coming along, but his value is in his shutdown defensive capability. He is very strong for his age and is able to fend off opponents to make plays out of the offensive zone.