NIKITA
ZAITSEV
#22 -
D
Status
On roster
Ht/Wt
6’2’’,
199 lbs
Shoots
R
Experience
5
years
Debut
Oct 12, 2016
Born
Oct 29, 1991
(32 yrs)
Moscow, Russia
Signed
Signed by Toronto in 2016.
Acquired
Acquired in a trade with Toronto in 2019.
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2022-04-26 |
Missed 1 game (illness).
|
| 2022-04-23 |
Illness, day-to-day.
|
| 2022-03-01 |
Missed 1 game (illness).
|
| 2022-02-26 |
Illness, day-to-day.
|
| 2022-02-07 |
Missed 13 games (heel injury).
|
News
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Rotowire
Sat, Feb 18, 2023 at 11:28 AM
Zaitsev recorded an assist in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Blackhawks.
Rotowire
Wed, Nov 09, 2022 at 2:24 PM
Zaitsev was waived by Ottawa on Wednesday, per Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press.
Scouting Report
The rangy (6’2”) defenseman has the size to play a physical game in the NHL, though he needs to get stronger. Has not put up the kind of offensive numbers in the NHL that he did in his native Russia, but he is a decent passer and puck mover capable of playing major minutes. He has to develop more consistency.
Long Range Potential: Inconsistent, minute-munching defenseman.
