Stephen Burtch ‏@SteveBurtch 6m6 minutes ago Toronto, Ontario

As noted Zaitsev is only 23, his birthday is Oct 29th. So this is basically like adding a top NCAA prospect (only better because its KHL)
- lumlums

Ok...so...we got nuthin.

Here is what Adam wrote on him


http://www.hockeybuzz.com...ted-Free-Agents/155/67025


Best of the Undrafted Free Agents
March 9, 2015, 11:36 AM ET [20 Comments]




Nikita Zaitsev - Right Defenseman, 6'1 190lbs, 23 years old, CSKA Moskva in the KHL

57gp 12g 20a 32p +27 (league high)

Zaitsev has really turned heads this year after three seasons of solid, but unspectacular play. He was good, but not really providing enough impetus for a team to sign him. He led first place CSKA in goals and points by defensemen by a healthy margin, along with hits and blocked shots. He ended up with 11PPG's and while I'm not going to run through each one, they all look rather similar, a massive one-timer. He led the club in ice-time playing on the top-pairing for the second year in a row. He has always been viewed as a defensive defender who plays physical. This goes back to his World Junior days and his early KHL career. Since being moved to CSKA he has been allowed to explore his offensive game to great success while maintaining his defensive posture.

While he has yet to earn a point thus far in the KHL playoffs, he remains their all purpose rock on the back end playing over 20 minutes a night. Teams are always looking to add right handed defensemen and he could be an interesting guy to watch for.

A blog about a midget who couldn't stick with the Leafs' AHL affiliate.

Welcome to the summer doldrums.
- Atomic Wedgie

MiB will update it to include Zaitsev

i keep this site handy for times like these

http://www.nooooooooooooooo.com/

Here is what Adam wrote on him


http://www.hockeybuzz.com...ted-Free-Agents/155/67025


Best of the Undrafted Free Agents
March 9, 2015, 11:36 AM ET
- PinkSock[20 Comments]




Nikita Zaitsev - Right Defenseman, 6'1 190lbs, 23 years old, CSKA Moskva in the KHL

57gp 12g 20a 32p +27 (league high)

Zaitsev has really turned heads this year after three seasons of solid, but unspectacular play. He was good, but not really providing enough impetus for a team to sign him. He led first place CSKA in goals and points by defensemen by a healthy margin, along with hits and blocked shots. He ended up with 11PPG's and while I'm not going to run through each one, they all look rather similar, a massive one-timer. He led the club in ice-time playing on the top-pairing for the second year in a row. He has always been viewed as a defensive defender who plays physical. This goes back to his World Junior days and his early KHL career. Since being moved to CSKA he has been allowed to explore his offensive game to great success while maintaining his defensive posture.

While he has yet to earn a point thus far in the KHL playoffs, he remains their all purpose rock on the back end playing over 20 minutes a night. Teams are always looking to add right handed defensemen and he could be an interesting guy to watch for.

What's Kaberle doing now?

Plagiarism.

Stephen Burtch ‏@SteveBurtch 6m6 minutes ago Toronto, Ontario

As noted Zaitsev is only 23, his birthday is Oct 29th. So this is basically like adding a top NCAA prospect (only better because its KHL)
- lumlums

Anyone know how much this guy was making in the KHL?

I don't think he'd be coming to the Leafs unless he was given some assurances that he would be playing with the Leafs (in other words, collecting an NHL salary).

I guess we can wait and see what his actual contract is, but maybe this is an indication that there are moves coming on the blue line for the Leafs.

Although at the moment, we only have the following pencilled in to the starting lineup for next year:

Dion
Gardiner
Robidas
Polak
Rielly

Plagiarism.
- AdamFrench

Keep your filthy Russian religious beliefs to yourself

What's Kaberle doing now?
- Woderwick

Who did the Leafs draft with the first pick we gave up for him?

Plagiarism.
- AdamFrench

Acknowledgment.

Here is what Adam wrote on him


http://www.hockeybuzz.com...ted-Free-Agents/155/67025


Best of the Undrafted Free Agents
March 9, 2015, 11:36 AM ET
- PinkSock[20 Comments]




Nikita Zaitsev - Right Defenseman, 6'1 190lbs, 23 years old, CSKA Moskva in the KHL

57gp 12g 20a 32p +27 (league high)

Zaitsev has really turned heads this year after three seasons of solid, but unspectacular play. He was good, but not really providing enough impetus for a team to sign him. He led first place CSKA in goals and points by defensemen by a healthy margin, along with hits and blocked shots. He ended up with 11PPG's and while I'm not going to run through each one, they all look rather similar, a massive one-timer. He led the club in ice-time playing on the top-pairing for the second year in a row. He has always been viewed as a defensive defender who plays physical. This goes back to his World Junior days and his early KHL career. Since being moved to CSKA he has been allowed to explore his offensive game to great success while maintaining his defensive posture.

While he has yet to earn a point thus far in the KHL playoffs, he remains their all purpose rock on the back end playing over 20 minutes a night. Teams are always looking to add right handed defensemen and he could be an interesting guy to watch for.

Actually, that doesn't sound too bad.

Anyone know how much this guy was making in the KHL?

I don't think he'd be coming to the Leafs unless he was given some assurances that he would be playing with the Leafs (in other words, collecting an NHL salary).

I guess we can wait and see what his actual contract is, but maybe this is an indication that there are moves coming on the blue line for the Leafs.

Although at the moment, we only have the following pencilled in to the starting lineup for next year:

Dion
Gardiner
Robidas
Polak
Rielly
- Atomic Wedgie

He could come over here and make a half million less, maybe even more, and be plenty happy.

Once he takes his USD or CAD and puts it into Rubbles, he just made up the difference in buying power in his country.

Plagiarism.
- AdamFrench

please clarify

Who did the Leafs draft with the first pick we gave up for him?
- RickJames77

(frank) you Rickky....(frank) you.

(frank) you Rickky....(frank) you.
- Woderwick

It was actually a serious question

idk who it is?

It was actually a serious question

idk who it is?
- RickJames77

Thought it was Percy
....or was it Biggs?

Plagiarism.
- AdamFrench

It was actually a serious question

idk who it is?
- RickJames77

This sentence should clarify things.

"So with Liles, Colborne and now Biggs, the Kaberle trade is one that keeps on giving for the Leafs."

Ok...so...we got nuthin.
- Woderwick

What up Woder?

This sentence should clarify things.

"So with Liles, Colborne and now Biggs, the Kaberle trade is one that keeps on giving for the Leafs."


- Woderwick

What up Woder?
- Iggysbff

Hiya Iggy! Not much buddy - you?

Sounds like a solid signing

Sounds like a solid signing
- senstroll

I agree...don't know much about him, but from the info that's been posted he could be a steal.

Does he have to sign an ELC?

Sounds like a solid signing
- senstroll

agent says he's staying in the K

Hiya Iggy! Not much buddy - you?
- Woderwick

Usual. Finally getting some rain here. We need it.

I see you guys are looking to the khl for the next Kontiola.