
Nikita Nikitin
39-Year-Old
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Nikitin was recalled by the Oilers on Monday, Jason Gregor of the Edmonton Journal reports.
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Nikitin is essentially swapping places with defenseman Darnell Nurse, who was reassigned to AHl Bakersfield on Monday. Due to the Oilers' rash of blue-line injuries, the 29-year-old Russian should have a good chance of earning some playing time, possibly on the third defensive pairing alongside Adam Clendening. Nikitin has just one assist in eight games this season with Edmonton, so it would be wise to temper expectations.
Nikitin is essentially swapping places with defenseman Darnell Nurse, who was reassigned to AHl Bakersfield on Monday. Due to the Oilers' rash of blue-line injuries, the 29-year-old Russian should have a good chance of earning some playing time, possibly on the third defensive pairing alongside Adam Clendening. Nikitin has just one assist in eight games this season with Edmonton, so it would be wise to temper expectations.
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Nikitin's first year in Edmonton was pretty much a bust, as he missed half the season due to multiple injuries. The Oilers were counting on him to anchor the top defensive pair defensively and lead the rush out of the zone, but he seemed miscast in a role as a shutdown blueliner. He profiles as more of a solid second-pairing option, where the Oilers may look to utilize him more frequently during the upcoming season.
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Nikitin was reassigned to AHL Bakersfield on Sunday.
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Nikitin was recalled by the Oilers on Wednesday.
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Nikitin was reassigned to AHL Bakersfield on Thursday.
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Nikitin was recalled from AHL Bakersfield by the Oilers on Thursday.
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Nikitin was placed on waivers by Edmonton on Saturday, reports Edmonton Journal.
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