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Oilers' Nikita Nikitin: Promoted from AHL
Nikita Nikitin was recalled by the Edmonton Oilers on Monday, Jason Gregor of the Edmonton Journal reports.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 assists in eight games this season with Edmonton, so it would be wise to temper expectations.
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Oilers' Nikita Nikitin: Sent to Bakersfield
Nikita Nikitin was reassigned to AHL Bakersfield on Sunday.Nikitin drew into Saturday's contest after being recalled Wednesday, but it appears the Edmonton Oilers weren't exactly impressed with what they saw. As a result, the 29-year-old blueliner will return to the AHL affiliate in favor of Jordan Oesterle, who was recalled in a corresponding move. A borderline NHL player, Nikitin doesn't offer much appeal in terms of fantasy.
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Oilers' Nikita Nikitin: Promoted from AHL
Nikita Nikitin was recalled by the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday.Edmonton's defensive corps has been decimated by injury of late, as Andrew Ference (hip), Oscar Klefbom (infection), and Eric Gryba (knee) are all currently dealing with long-term ailments. Nikitin will provide the Oilers with additional depth at defense, but won't be on many fantasy owners' radars, as he's only managed to tally a single assist and nine shots on goal in seven games with the big club this season.
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Oilers' Nikita Nikitin: Sent back to AHL
Nikita Nikitin was reassigned to AHL Bakersfield on Thursday.Nikitin garnered a lone assist in seven games during this stretch in the NHL. In 14 games with the Condors this season, the 29-year-old has one goal and eight helpers.
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Oilers' Nikita Nikitin: Recalled Thursday
Nikita Nikitin was recalled from AHL Bakersfield by the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday.Nikitin was likely called up to give Edmonton some defensive depth while Andrew Ference recovers from injury. He totaled nine points in 14 contests with Bakersfield this season. The 29-year-old Russian played in 42 games with the Oilers last season, tallying 10 points.
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Placed on waivers
Nikitin was placed on waivers by Edmonton on Saturday, reports Edmonton Journal.The Oilers attempted to trade Nikitin to no avail and now, assuming he clears waivers, they will ship him and his $4.5 million salary to Bakersfield of the AHL.
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Is on the trade block
The Oilers have placed Nikitin on the trade block, reports Edmonton Journal.The Oilers have several extra defensemen and would like to move one or two. Nikitin has never lived up to expectations since coming to Edmonton and is unlikely to bring any kind of windfall via a trade.
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Oilers' Nikitin To Miss Third Straight
Nikitin (undisclosed) will not play Thursday against the Sharks.The Oilers haven't formally indicated that Nikitin has been shut down for the season, but with only Saturday's game against the Canucks remaining on the schedule, that seems likely to be the case. The blueliner will sit out a third straight game Thursday, allowing David Musil to earn another nod on the Oilers' second defensive pairing.
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Oilers' Nikitin Out Again Tuesday
Nikitin (undisclosed) will not play Tuesday against the Kings.Nikitin's absence will allow AHL call-up David Musil to earn a second straight nod in the lineup. It's not clear if the Oilers plan on having Nikitin available for either of their final two games of the season, scheduled for Thursday and Saturday.
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Oilers' Nikitin Out Saturday
Nikitin (undisclosed) will not play Saturday against the Flames, Jack Michaels of the Oilers Radio Network reports.The origin of Nikitin's injury remains unknown, but the blueliner more than likely sustained it at some point during Thursday's loss to the Blues. The Oilers recalled David Musil from AHL Oklahoma City on an emergency basis to assume Nikitin's spot in Saturday's lineup.