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Nikita Filatov

Columbus Blue Jackets

1990/05/25 19

6-0 172

Moscow, USSR (now Russia)

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the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2008 (1st round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2009 Blue Jackets 13 2 0 2 0 8 0 0 1 0 11

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Is an explosive skater with slick moves and a keen ability to light the lamp. Has game-changing shiftiness and excellent offensive instincts.
Flaws
  • Must add bulk to his 6-0 frame in order to maximize his scoring potential in the NHL. Needs to work on his defensive-zone coverage and increase his level of intensity.
Career Potential
  • Skilled scoring winger.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

November 17, 2009 Loaned to HK CSKA Moskva of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).
November 4, 2009 Missed 1 game (bruised back).
November 1, 2009 Bruised back, day-to-day.
April 1, 2009 Recalled from Syracuse (AHL).
February 5, 2009 Missed 7 games (leg injury) and assigned to Syracuse (AHL).
January 18, 2009 Leg injury, day-to-day.
January 7, 2009 Recalled from Syracuse (AHL).
January 6, 2009 Assigned to Syracuse (AHL).
October 28, 2008 Assigned to Syracuse (AHL).
October 15, 2008 Recalled from Syracuse (AHL).
October 8, 2008 Assigned to Syracuse (AHL).
July 10, 2008 Signed by the Columbus Blue Jackets to a three-year entry-level contract.

Trades

June 20, 2008 Drafted by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 1st round (6th overall) in 2008.

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