russianhockeyfans.com - 11/22/2009
—
The young player talked about the impressions felt in his debut with CSKA, about his new line mates and also about his experience with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
sports.yahoo.com - 11/17/2009
—
sports.yahoo.com —
Nikita Filatov's (notes) days of misery with the
Columbus Blue Jackets are over -- for now. His...
Russian agent said the following this morning to SovSport: "[Blue Jackets Coach Ken] Hitchcock sticks to defensive hockey, and Nikita prefers ...
(more)
Filatov: Why I'm leaving Columbus for Russia
theogablog.blogspot.com - 11/17/2009
—
theogablog.blogspot.com —
photo: www.faceoff.com I'm very disappointed to see Nikita
Filatov leaving Columbus for Russia and the KHL ....
Not surprised, mind you, just disappointed. The Blue Jackets have been grooming the kid for stardom, as evidenced by the controversy they created last season with their decision to ...
(more)
Bon Voyage, Nikita Filatov - by Big Tex
blog.dispatch.com - 11/17/2009
—
blog.dispatch.com —
By mid-morning, Nikita Filatov's locker in the Blue
Jackets dressing room was empty. By noon, his nameplate...
above the stall was removed. By Wednesday morning, the rookie left winger will be on a plane back to Russia. The Blue Jackets...
(more)
It's Official: Filatov Back To Russia (updated 4 p.m)
Comments
Blog Reactions
Filatov Happy To Be In The KHL
KK Hockey —
... get to a match planning how many points collect, if score or not...The first thing is that my team wins. Especially now that CSKA had a long losing streak it’s a good thing that we interrupted it. We played an excellent game and I think that we deserved to win. Any regrets for your play in Columbus? I didn’t even think about it. I will follow the guys and their matches. There is a good team there too. I had no such intentions as to prove something to them. Not now and never before… more Filed in: ...
Nikita Filatov happy to be in KHL
Crash the Crease —
... You got the player of the game honors. Are you happy to be named the best?
Of course, it’s always pleasant. I scored and successfully played my first game – I’m very happy.
Was it important for you to play well your debut match?
I didn’t even thought about that. It’s a game. Now it’s finished and I’m ready to get the next one. I set to any game equally.
Full interview here
Monday's news: Predators bandwagon gets rolling, as panic sets in elsewhere
On the Forecheck —
... Years Later, Fischer's Collapse Resonates - Winging It In Motown Looking back at that day four years ago when Detroit defenseman Jiri Fischer collapsed (and nearly died) during a Red Wings/Predators game.
Game No. 21 (Puck-rakers) The Columbus perspective on Saturday night's shootout win by the Predators.
A Bit on Ebbett - Hockey Wilderness Minnesota picks up Andrew Ebbett on waivers. Hey, he can't hurt...
Nikita Filatov: I took the right decision - RussianHockeyFans.com Back home playing for the team he ...
Related Content
Is Nikita Filatov Headed Back to Russia?
thehockeywriters.com 11/17/2009 — CBJ 2008 1st round draft pick Nikita Filatov (Photo by Dave Gainer/The Hockey Writers)
Aaron Portzline, Puck Rakers , is reporting that Columbus Blue Jackets 2008 1st round draft pick Nikita Filatov could be headed back to Russia as soon as this week. Although no one within the ...
Nikita Filatov, Blue Jackets - Stats - NHL.com - Players
nhl.com 11/13/2009 — Be sure to print out the November issue of Impact!, NHL.com's online magazine for a comprehensive look at the men who make up one of the top classes in Hockey Hall of Fame history -- Steve Yzerman, Brett Hull, Brian Leetch and Lou Lamoriello. VIEW ISSUE
Nikita Filatov scores game-winning goal and 2 assists in KHL debut
russianhockeyfans.com 11/21/2009 — Nikita Filatov, who was loaned to CSKA from Columbus Blue Jackets, scored game-winning goal and added 2 assists to help his CSKA defeat Traktor 4-1 in his first game in the KHL.
Filatov got team's second best time on ice among forwards - 16:40 (Denis Parshin was first with 18:27).
Nikita Filatov: "I might stay in KHL for one more year"
russianhockeyfans.com 11/28/2009 — - But nevertheless you intend to return to the NHL next year. What can CSKA do to make you stay?
- The one thing I'm not thinking about right now is where I will spend next year. But I wouldn't exclude the possibility of staying in CSKA.
Nikita Filatov happy to be in KHL
crashthecrease.com 11/22/2009 —
Are you happy about your return and about today?
Yes, of course I am happy. The first thing I am happy for is my team’s victory.
And three points on your first match…
Yeah, I picked up three. But I never get to a match planning how many points collect, if score or ...
Nikita Filatov Trade Could Bring Bounty For Blue Jackets
nhl.fanhouse.com 11/19/2009 — by Christopher Botta The Columbus Blue Jackets drafted a super-skilled freelancing forward a year ago and are now wondering why he's not developing into Jere Lehtinen . So on Tuesday, Nikita Filatov took his sticks and went home to Russia and the ...
Nikita Filatov Trade Could Bring a Bounty for Blue Jackets
nhl.fanhouse.com 11/18/2009 — by Christopher Botta The Columbus Blue Jackets drafted a super-skilled free-lancing forward and are now wondering why he's not developing into Jere Lehtinen . So on Tuesday, Nikita Filatov took his sticks and went home to Russia and the KHL -- as ...
Filatov Returning to Russia?
blog.dispatch.com 11/17/2009 — Rookie forward Nikita Filatov, who has struggled to remain in coach Ken Hitchcock's lineup, might be headed back to Russia, perhaps as soon as this week, according to sources within and beyond the NHL. Jackets general manager Scott Howson would...