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Alexei Zhitnik

52-Year-Old DefensemanD
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Weight 204
DOB 10/10/1972
Signed as a free agent with the Isles in August of 2005, agreeing to a four-year deal. Traded to Philadelphia on December 16, 2006. Traded to Atlanta on February 24th, 2007 for Braydon Coburn. Contract bought out by the Trashers in June 2008.
DFree Agent
June 30, 2008
Zhitnik cleared waivers Monday and was bought out by the Thrashers.
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Zhitnik may catch on elsewhere, but the 15-year vet had just three goals and five assists in 65 games last season.
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Zhitnik came over to the Thrashers in the deadline deal for prospect Braydon Coburn. All he did was score 14 points (eight on the power play) in 18 games. That’s 64 points over an 82 game season. We’re not expecting a 64 point season but there is no reason not to expect Zhitnik to top 45-50 points. He is the power play QB and all those PP minutes passing to Hossa and/or Kovalchuk has to equate to a ton of points. He should also go under a lot of people’s radar as his totals from last season (38 points and plus-1) are a bit low due to his time with the Isles and especially the Flyers. He’s a great sleeper that would look great as your 3rd or 4th d-man.
It was expected that Zhitnik defensive shortcomings might come to the forefront on the Island, but he was actually the lone Islanders with more than 50 games played to finish on the plus side (+5). Draft him for 30 points, but hope for more and don't be surprised if his plus/minus falls back to the minus this year.
Zhitnik has the ability to be a good contributor offensively, but tends to be a streaky player. May do the Isles more harm than good in terms of his defensive deficiencies and lapses (his last season with a positive plus/minus rating was 1997-98). His best years are behind him, but he still has enough skill in the tank for a 30 point season. The question, however, is does he have the determination for it? We'd draft him for 25 points, and hope that playing with Yashin and Satan raises his game a notch.
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Alexei Zhitnik: Getting Passed Through Waivers
DFree Agent
June 28, 2008
Zhitnik was placed on waivers Saturday, reports TSN.ca.
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DFree Agent
June 16, 2008
Zhitnik remains in the Thrashers' plans after a season in which he played only 65 games though he was paid $3.5 million, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
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DFree Agent
March 17, 2008
Zhitnik didn't make the trip to Philly for the game against the Flyers Tuesday night, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
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Alexei Zhitnik: Healthy Scratch Again
DFree Agent
March 11, 2008
Zhitnik will be a healthy scratch for the third consecutive game Tuesday night against Colorado, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
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DFree Agent
March 11, 2008
Zhitnik was a healthy scratch for the second straight game on Sunday against Florida, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
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