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Chicago Blackhawks Western Conference Central Division
 
Nikita Zaitsev • #22 • D
Status:On roster
Ht/Wt:6'2", 199 lbs.
Born:Oct 29, 1991 (32 yrs) in Moscow, RUS
Experience:7 years
Drafted:Signed by Toronto in 2016.
Acquired:Acquired in a trade with Ottawa in 2023.
Shoots:R
2023-24 Season Stats
GP G A Pts +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG TOI S PtsPG
YTD 35 2 5 7 1 12 0 0 0 16:07 30 0.20
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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.
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