Most Recent Nikita Nikitin News
#CBJ D Nikita Niktin is expected to play on Thursday after being struck in ankle by puck and missing 3rd period on Tuesday.
Good news for both Nikitin and the Blue Jackets. In 38 games, he has four goals and 22 points.
March 7, 2012, 1:18 p.m.
INJURY UPDATE: #CBJ D Nikita Nikitin has suffered a lower body injury and will not return to tonight's game.
Nikitin could have re-aggravated his previous knee injury. Expect a further update on his status.
March 6, 2012, 10:57 p.m.
#CBJ D Nikita Nikitin is activated off injured reserve.
Sidelined since January 21st with a knee injury, Nikitin registered two goals and 18 points in his first 31 games on the Blue Jackets. He is expected to draw back into the lineup tonight.
Feb. 21, 2012, 1:47 p.m.
#CBJ D Nikita Nikitin -- out since Jan. 21 with a knee injury -- likely to play on Tuesday vs. #SJSharks.
Sidelined since January 21st with a knee injury, Nikitin registered two goals and 18 points in his first 31 games on the Blue Jackets.
Feb. 20, 2012, 2:39 p.m.
#CBJ coach Todd Richards says Nikita Nikitin isn't ready to play tomorrow
He's close but likely needs a few more practices. Sidelined since January 21st with a knee injury, Nikitin registered two goals and 18 points in his first 31 games on the Blue Jackets.
Feb. 17, 2012, 12:22 p.m.
Nikitin and Lebda skating, too.
Getting on the ice for practice is a good sign for the injured blue liner. Sidelined since January 21st with a knee injury, Nikitin registered two goals and 18 points in his first 31 games on the Blue Jackets.
Feb. 17, 2012, 11:10 a.m.
#CBJ D Nikita Nikitin (knee) and Brett Lebda (thumb) among 15 or so players practicing this a.m.
Getting on the ice for practice is a good sign for the injured blue liner. Sidelined since January 21st with a knee injury, Nikitin registered two goals and 18 points in his first 31 games on the Blue Jackets.
Feb. 16, 2012, 10:56 a.m.
#CBJ D Nikita Nikitin (knee) and G Curtis Sanford (back) not on ice this a.m.
Doesn't sound like either player is an option for tonight's game. Sidelined since January 21st with a knee injury, Nikitin registered two goals and 18 points in his first 31 games on the Blue Jackets.
Feb. 14, 2012, 10:54 a.m.
Some good news for battered #CBJ defense corps: Wisniewski (ankle) and Nikitin (knee) are skating and are 1-2 weeks from returning.
Nikitin was a vital cog in the Blue Jackets system so his return should help. He scored two goals and 18 points through his first 31 games in Columbus.
Feb. 6, 2012, 12:34 p.m.
D Nikita Nikitin is week-to-week with a knee injury, and is placed on IR.
Nikitin moves onto the IR as a paper move. He is eligible to come off injury reserve at any time but will miss a few more weeks with his current knee injury.
Feb. 2, 2012, 5:54 p.m.
GM Scott Howson told The Dispatch today that Nikitin will not play in the final two games before the NHL's All-Star Game break, and will be evaluated again after the break. But it does not appear to be a significant injury.
Nikitin has been part of the solution in Columbus but will be out at least a week. He has two goals and 18 points over his first 31 games in Ohio.
Jan. 22, 2012, 1:06 p.m.
Tyutin - Nikitin
Nikitin is expected to get back into the lineup after a bout with the flu. He has a goal and 14 points through 22 games with the Blue Jackets.
Jan. 4, 2012, 4:45 p.m.
Nikitin out with flu.
Look for David Savard to play for him tonight.
Dec. 31, 2011, 6:58 p.m.
#CBJ D Nikita Nikitin (flu) is questionable for tonight's game.
Nikitin has been excellent since coming over from the Blues, scoring a goal and 14 points through 22 games.
Dec. 31, 2011, 11:36 a.m.
#CBJ D Nikita Nikitin has eight assists in 13 games with #CBJ. Had eight in 41 games with STL last season.
Nikitin has certainly benefited from a change in scenery. He's not a bad option in standard leagues, playing alongside countryman Fedor Tyutin.
Dec. 9, 2011, 12:28 a.m.
