NIKITA FILATOV RUMORS
Filatov Signs Contract with KHL's Salavat Yulaev
Judging by Pierre Dorion's politically correct but lukewarm response to a question posed by Steve Lloyd during an interview last week, it's no surprise to learn that the likelihood of Nikita Filatov returning to Ottawa would essentially be limited to him posing as an Arya Stark doppleganger at next year's Ottawa Comiccon.
On whether or Ottawa would like to bring...
Travis Yost: The Curious Case of Nikita Filatov
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June 25th, 2011. The Ottawa Senators and Columbus Blue Jackets agree to a trade, sending highly-touted prospect Nikita Filatov to the nation's capital in exchange for a third-round selection in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.
From an Ottawa perspective, the move was a classic low-risk, high-reward buy.
Unfortunately, it hasn't...
Around The NHL: Downie Fined, Filatov Flees & More
Filatov To KHL, Again
To no surprise former 6th overall pick Nikita Filatov is heading back to Russia for the second time in his short career. The Senators announced on Monday that they have loaned the young forward to CSKA Moscow of the KHL.
Filatov was traded to Ottawa this past summer (for a 3rd round pick) from Columbus after showing no interest in playing in the AHL. According...
Bryan Murray Addresses the Filatov Situation
This afternoon, Bryan Murray held a media scrum to update everyone on today’s Nikita Filatov happenings. As always, my comments are in bold. Enjoy.
Q: Can you update us on Filatov?
A: “Well, he’s being loaned back to Central Red Army in Russia of the KHL. After a fair amount of discussion with him, we had (to make) a determination of whether to return him to Binghamton...
Breaking: Nikita Filatov Loaned to CSKA
Eighty-eight minutes and twenty-two seconds. That's the amount of playing time that it took for the Ottawa Senators organization to determine that Nikita Filatov did not have a future with the team this season. In other words, like his doppelganger's character from HBO's Game of Thrones, Nikita Filatov is headed east across the narrow sea.
First reported by Slava Malamud...
Travis Yost: Gameday: Nikita Filatov Returns, Ottawa Hosts Carolina at Scotiabank Place
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As a whole, a seemingly tough six game road trip yielded some very positive results. Now, Ottawa gets a slight reprieve before another road stretch, hosting the Carolina Hurricanes in their barn on Sunday afternoon.
There's no question that the Ottawa Senators are going to come out hard in front of their home crowd, especially early...
Filatov: I want to play in the NHL. OK, but is he NHL Ready?
In 2008, the Columbus Blue Jackets selected Nikita Filatov out of Moscow, Russia with the sixth overall pick. Filatov was one of the most talented prospects in that year’s NHL entry draft, ranking second in forwards just behind the awesome Steven Stamkos.
Filatov found himself floating between the NHL and AHL ranks throughout his rookie season. After a short stint in the NHL in...
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Filatov's Agent Alludes to Client Going Back to Russia
According to Yahoo! Sports' Dmitri Chesnokov (@dchesnokov):
Nikita Filatov's Russian agent says Filatov is considering returning to Russia after another demotion to the minors by the #Sens.
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Filatov's agent tells RIAN the #Sens will have to make a decision whether to allow Filatov to return to Russia to join #KHL's CSKA.
While interesting, Russian news...
Senators demote struggling Filatov to AHL
The stunning fall of one-time prospect Nikita Filatov may be complete after the Ottawa Senators demoted the struggling forward to their American Hockey League affiliate in Birmingham.Filatov had one assist in two games with the Senators, but looked lethargic and didn't endear himself to the Senators coaching staff.The sixth overall pick in the 2008 draft, Filatov has been a monumental...
Senators F Filatov facing demotion
Ottawa Senators forward Nikita Filatov will be a fourth-liner for his team's next game Tuesday night against the Minnesota Wild - if he plays at all.Filatov skated with the fourth line in Monday's practice after going through a dreadful weekend that saw the Senators lose to the Detroit Red Wings and rival Toronto Maple Leafs.The 21-year-old left-winger recorded a single assist...
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