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    Nikita Zaitsev

    NikitaZaitsev

    • Defense
    • Birthdate
      10/29/1991
    • Birthplace
      Moscow, USSR

    Stats

    • G
      22
    • A
      96
    • PTS
      118
    • +/-
      -54
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      • Blackhawks will not wear Pride-themed jerseys
        • 3Y
        Blackhawks will not wear Pride-themed jerseys
        • Blackhawks add Zaitsev, more picks in Sens deal
          • 3Y
          • Emily Kaplan
          Blackhawks add Zaitsev, more picks in Sens deal
          • Senators add 3 more to COVID list; 9 players total
            • 5Y
            Senators add 3 more to COVID list; 9 players total
            • Leafs grant Zaitsev trade wish with deal to Sens
              • 2Y
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              • Maple Leafs defenseman Zaitsev asks for trade
                • 7Y
                Nikita Zaitsev
                • Elias Says: Dec. 14, 2017
                  • 9Y
                  • Elias Sports Bureau
                  • Leafs ink D Zaitsev to 7-year, $31.5M deal
                    • 9Y
                    Nikita Zaitsev
                    • Zaitsev returns to Leafs in Game 3 OT victory
                      • 9Y
                      • Pierre LeBrun
                      Nikita Zaitsev
                      • Leafs goalie Andersen back for Game 1 vs. Caps
                        • 9Y
                        Leafs goalie Andersen back for Game 1 vs. Caps
                        • Zaitsev focused on Leafs, not KHL or Olympics
                          • 9Y
                          • Pierre LeBrun
                          Nikita Zaitsev

                        NHL News

                        Pierre-Edouard Bellemare says he's retiring from hockey at age 41

                        Pierre-Edouard Bellemare says he's retiring from hockey at age 41

                        Pierre-Edouard Bellemare announced on social media that he was retiring from hockey, putting an end to a career that included reaching the top league in the world at age 29 and making his Olympic debut weeks before turning 41.
                        Bruins to retire Patrice Bergeron's No. 37 next season

                        Bruins to retire Patrice Bergeron's No. 37 next season

                        The Boston Bruins said Thursday they are retiring Patrice Bergeron's No. 37 as part of a ceremony next season.
                        Ducks' Troy Terry out 5-6 months, will miss start of 2026-27

                        Ducks' Troy Terry out 5-6 months, will miss start of 2026-27

                        Ducks forward Troy Terry is expected to miss five to six months after having surgery to repair a hip impingement and labral tear.
                        NHL clears Mike Babcock for return to coaching

                        NHL clears Mike Babcock for return to coaching

                        Following an investigation into his brief tenure with the Blue Jackets in 2023, the NHL has cleared Mike Babcock to coach again amid the Oilers' interest in hiring him.
                        Capitals sign coach Spencer Carbery to multiyear extension

                        Capitals sign coach Spencer Carbery to multiyear extension

                        The Washington Capitals have signed head coach Spencer Carbery to a multiyear contract extension, the team announced Thursday.
                        Are the Golden Knights actually evil? We asked the players

                        Are the Golden Knights actually evil? We asked the players

                        They're one of the league's most successful franchises -- and one that topped a recent fan poll as "No. 1 villain."
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