Nikita Zaitsev, the Russian defender of the National Hockey League (NHL) “Chicago Blackhawks” club, said that he will not return to the Continental Hockey League (KHL). Transmits words “Match TV”.
“Going to the KHL club? No, there is no such thought yet. I’m playing here in the NHL. Am I following the Gagarin Cup qualifiers? To be honest no. I have a lot of work right now. Therefore, thoughts are busy with something else, ”said Zaitsev.
The 31-year-old Zaitsev has made 31 appearances and 5 assists this season.
Zaitsev won bronze medals twice at world championships. In Russia, he played for Wings of the Sovets, Sibir and CSKA Moscow. In May 2016, he signed a seven-year rookie contract with Toronto for $31.5 million in 2019. In the summer of that year, Toronto traded him to Ottawa, where his contract was calculated until the end. 2023/24 season.
Formerly Ottawa Senators exchange Nikita Zaitsev for Chicago Blackhawks.