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Nikita Filatov: I took the right decision
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.
Filatov: Why I'm leaving Columbus for Russia
Filatov: Why I'm leaving Columbus for Russia
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
Bon Voyage, Nikita Filatov - by Big Tex
Bon Voyage, Nikita Filatov - by Big Tex
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
It's Official: Filatov Back To Russia (updated 4 p.m)
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)
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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

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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 ...

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