Nikita Zaitsev

Chicago Blackhawks logo
Age 32 Oct 29, 1991
Moscow Russia
Defense shoots right
6'2" 188 cm
192 lbs 87 kg
ELC Signing Age 24
Waivers Signing Age 25
UFA Year 2019
Agent Daniel Milstein

Transaction History
Nov 19, 2023 Chicago Blackhawks | Nikita Zaitsev | Zaitsev (personal) was activated from the non-roster list Sunday, according to Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago.
Nov 16, 2023 Chicago Blackhawks | Nikita Zaitsev | Per Scott Powers of The Athletic, Zaitsev (personal) was placed on non-roster reserve list Thursday.
Nov 15, 2023 Chicago Blackhawks | Nikita Zaitsev | Zaitsev was not in attendance for Wednesday's practice session for personal reasons, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports.
Mar 23, 2023 Chicago Blackhawks | Nikita Zaitsev | Zaitsev scored a goal on one shot in the Chicago Blackhawks' 6-1 loss to the Washington Capitals on Thursday.
Mar 3, 2023 Chicago Blackhawks | Nikita Zaitsev | Zaitsev (not injury related) was activated off the non-roster list Friday, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Feb 22, 2023 TRADE ANALYSIS
The Chicago Blackhawks acquired Nikita Zaitsev, 2023 2nd Round Pick and 2026 4th Round Pick from the Ottawa Senators for future considerations
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Feb 22, 2023 Chicago Blackhawks | Nikita Zaitsev | Zaitsev has been dealt to Chicago from Ottawa along with a 2023 second-round pick and a 2026 fourth-round selection in exchange for future considerations.
Feb 18, 2023 Ottawa Senators | Nikita Zaitsev | Zaitsev recorded an assist in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Chicago Blackhawks.
Jan 23, 2023 Ottawa Senators | Nikita Zaitsev | Zaitsev (lower body) is expected to return to the lineup Wednesday against the New York Islanders, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.
Jan 11, 2023 Ottawa Senators | Nikita Zaitsev | Zaitsev (lower body) is traveling with the team but won't play during its three-game road trip, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports Wednesday.
Dec 29, 2022 Ottawa Senators | Nikita Zaitsev | Zaitsev (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, per the NHL media site.
Dec 28, 2022 Ottawa Senators | Nikita Zaitsev | Zaitsev (lower body) is facing a stint on the sidelines after coach D.J. Smith told reporters Wednesday, "He'll certainly be out for the next little bit, Ian Mendes of TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.
Dec 27, 2022 Ottawa Senators | Nikita Zaitsev | Zaitsev (lower body) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Boston Bruins.
Dec 12, 2022 Ottawa Senators | Nikita Zaitsev | Zaitsev earned a first-period assist during a 3-0 win over the visiting Ducks on Monday.
Dec 1, 2022 Ottawa Senators | Nikita Zaitsev | Zaitsev was recalled from AHL Belleville on Thursday.
Nov 18, 2022 Ottawa Senators | Nikita Zaitsev | Zaitsev was sent to AHL Belleville on Friday.
Nov 16, 2022 Ottawa Senators | Nikita Zaitsev | Zaitsev remained on the Ottawa Senators' roster after clearing waivers last Thursday, per the NHL media site.
Nov 9, 2022 Ottawa Senators | Nikita Zaitsev | Zaitsev was waived by Ottawa on Wednesday, per Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press.
Oct 27, 2022 Ottawa Senators | Nikita Zaitsev | Zaitsev will be in Ottawa's lineup for Thursday's contest with Minnesota, per Wayne Scanlan of the Ottawa Citizen.
Oct 22, 2022 Ottawa Senators | Nikita Zaitsev | Zaitsev has appeared in just one of four games to start the season.
Apr 26, 2022 Ottawa Senators | Nikita Zaitsev | Zaitsev (illness) will be in action versus New Jersey on Tuesday, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.
Apr 23, 2022 Ottawa Senators | Nikita Zaitsev | Zaitsev won't play Saturday versus Montreal due to a non-COVID illness, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.
Apr 19, 2022 Ottawa Senators | Nikita Zaitsev | Zaitsev record two assists, four blocked shots, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout win over the Vancouver Canucks.
Apr 18, 2022 Ottawa Senators | Nikita Zaitsev | Zaitsev posted an assist and two hits in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Seattle Kraken.
Mar 26, 2022 Ottawa Senators | Nikita Zaitsev | Zaitsev (face) is expected to play Saturday versus the Florida Panthers.
Mar 26, 2022 Ottawa Senators | Nikita Zaitsev | Zaitsev (face) will be a game-time decision for Saturday's matchup with Florida, Ian Mendes of TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.
Mar 24, 2022 Ottawa Senators | Nikita Zaitsev | Zaitsev (face) got stitches and may not be available for Saturday's game versus the Florida Panthers, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.
Mar 18, 2022 Ottawa Senators | Nikita Zaitsev | Zaitsev registered a shorthanded assist in Friday's 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Mar 1, 2022 Ottawa Senators | Nikita Zaitsev | Zaitsev (illness) is in Tuesday's lineup against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Feb 26, 2022 Ottawa Senators | Nikita Zaitsev | Zaitsev (illness) won't play Saturday versus the Montreal Canadiens.
Feb 7, 2022 Ottawa Senators | Nikita Zaitsev | Zaitsev (heel) is set to suit up versus New Jersey on Monday, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports. Additionally, the blueliner has been activated off injured reserve per the NHL media site.
Feb 6, 2022 Ottawa Senators | Nikita Zaitsev | Zaitsev (heel) is expected to play Monday against the New Jersey Devils, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.
Dec 18, 2021 Ottawa Senators | Nikita Zaitsev | Zaitsev is expected to be sidelined for approximately four weeks with a heel injury, Adam Kimelman of NHL.come reports.
Dec 16, 2021 Ottawa Senators | Nikita Zaitsev | Zaitsev (lower body) won't return to Thursday's game versus the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Nov 24, 2021 Ottawa Senators | Nikita Zaitsev | Zaitsev (COVID-19 protocols) was activated off the Ottawa Senators' non-roster list Wednesday, per the NHL media site.
Nov 13, 2021 Ottawa Senators | Nikita Zaitsev | Zaitsev was once again placed in COVID-19 protocols Saturday, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.
Nov 13, 2021 Ottawa Senators | Nikita Zaitsev | Zaitsev has been activated off the NHL's COVID-19 protocols list ahead of Saturday's matchup with Pittsburgh, source reports.
Nov 11, 2021 Ottawa Senators | Nikita Zaitsev | Zaitsev was placed in the league's COVID-19 protocols Thursday.
Nov 6, 2021 Ottawa Senators | Nikita Zaitsev | Zaitsev (undisclosed) will return to the lineup for Saturday's game versus Tampa Bay, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.
Nov 4, 2021 Ottawa Senators | Nikita Zaitsev | Zaitsev (undisclosed) won't play Thursday versus Vegas, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.
Sep 23, 2021 Ottawa Senators | Nikita Zaitsev | Zaitsev (undisclosed) practiced with the Ottawa Senators on Thursday, per TSN 1200 Ottawa.
May 13, 2021 Ottawa Senators | Nikita Zaitsev | Zaitsev (undisclosed) won't play for Team Russia in the upcoming IIHF World Championship, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.
May 12, 2021 Ottawa Senators | Nikita Zaitsev | Zaitsev recorded a goal and an assist with two shots and four blocks Wednesday in a 4-3 overtime win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.
May 3, 2021 Ottawa Senators | Nikita Zaitsev | Zaitsev scored the game-winning goal and added five blocks and four PIM in Monday's 2-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets.
Apr 22, 2021 Ottawa Senators | Nikita Zaitsev | Zaitsev recorded an assist, five hits and three blocked shots in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Vancouver Canucks.
Apr 17, 2021 Ottawa Senators | Nikita Zaitsev | Zaitsev (lower body) will play in Saturday's game versus the Montreal Canadiens, per the NHL's official media site.
Apr 14, 2021 Ottawa Senators | Nikita Zaitsev | Zaitsev (undisclosed) exited warmups early and won't play in Wednesday's game against the Winnipeg Jets, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.
Mar 12, 2021 Ottawa Senators | Nikita Zaitsev | Zaitsev recorded an assist, four hits, four blocked shots and a minus-3 rating in Friday's 6-2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers.
Mar 8, 2021 Ottawa Senators | Nikita Zaitsev | Zaitsev notched an assist, three blocked shots, two hits and two PIM in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers.
Mar 7, 2021 Ottawa Senators | Nikita Zaitsev | Zaitsev recorded an assist and five blocked shots in Sunday's 4-3 shootout win over the Calgary Flames.
Feb 22, 2021 Ottawa Senators | Nikita Zaitsev | Zaitsev registered an assist Sunday in a 3-2 overtime win over the Montreal Canadiens.
Jan 15, 2021 Ottawa Senators | Nikita Zaitsev | Zaitsev picked up two assists in Friday's 5-3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Jan 14, 2020 Ottawa Senators | Activated D Nikita Zaitsev from injured reserve.
Jan 1, 2020 Ottawa Senators | Activated D Nikita Zaitsev from injured reserve.
Jul 1, 2019 TRADE ANALYSIS
The Ottawa Senators acquired Nikita Zaitsev, Connor Brown and Michael Carcone from the Toronto Maple Leafs for Cody Ceci, Ben Harpur, Aaron Luchuk, and 2020 third round pick
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Jan 31, 2018 Toronto Maple Leafs | Activated D Nikita Zaitsev from injured reserve.
Dec 17, 2017 Toronto Maple Leafs | Placed D Nikita Zaitsev on IR.
May 2, 2017 Toronto Maple Leafs | Signed D Nikita Zaitsev to a seven-year, $31.5 million contract extension.
May 2, 2016 Toronto Maple Leafs | Signed D Nikita Zaitsev to a one-year, entry-level contract.
2023-2024 Regular Season Stats

Nikita Zaitsev
GP G A P +/- PIM TOI GF% DFF% Rel DFF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60
Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks logo 9 1 0 1 3 4
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Career Stats
Season Team League GP G A TP PIM TOI GF% DFF% Rel DFF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60 Playoffs GP G A TP PIM
2006-2007 Team Moskva U16 Districts Cup U16 4 0 1 1 0
2007-2008 Team Moskva U17 Districts Cup U17 5 0 0 0 2
2008-2009 Russia U18 WJC-18 7 1 4 5 14
2008-2009 MHK Krylia Sovetov Moskva Russia2 8 0 0 0 0 Playoffs 3 0 0 0 0
2008-2009 MHK Krylia Sovetov Moskva-2 Russia4 23 5 12 17 24
2009-2010 Sibir Novosibirsk KHL 40 0 1 1 6
2009-2010 Russia U20 WJC-20 6 0 0 0 4
2009-2010 Sibirskie Snaipery Novosibirsk MHL 4 0 1 1 2
2010-2011 Sibir Novosibirsk KHL 39 0 2 2 12 Playoffs 4 0 0 0 0
2010-2011 Russia U20 WJC-20 6 0 0 0 0
2010-2011 Sibirskie Snaipery Novosibirsk MHL 4 1 2 3 0
2011-2012 Sibir Novosibirsk KHL 53 1 3 4 28
2011-2012 Sibirskie Snaipery Novosibirsk MHL 4 4 0 4 0
2011-2012 Sibirskie Snaipery Novosibirsk MHL 1 0 0 0 10
2012-2013 Sibir Novosibirsk KHL 49 7 11 18 41 Playoffs 7 1 0 1 0
2012-2013 Russia EHT 2 0 0 0 0
2012-2013 Russia WC 3 1 0 1 0
2012-2013 Russia (all) International 5 1 0 1 0
2013-2014 CSKA Moskva KHL 33 4 8 12 18 Playoffs 4 1 1 2 0
2013-2014 Russia EHT 6 0 0 0 2
2013-2014 CSKA Moskva Spengler Cup 2 1 2 3 0 Playoffs 4 1 1 2 0
2013-2014 Russia (all) International 11 0 0 0 2
2014-2015 CSKA Moskva KHL 57 12 20 32 31 Playoffs 16 1 7 8 0
2014-2015 Russia EHT 3 0 0 0 0
2014-2015 Russia (all) International 3 0 0 0 0
2015-2016 CSKA Moskva KHL 46 8 18 26 20 Playoffs 20 4 9 13 0
2015-2016 Russia EHT 8 0 0 0 4
2015-2016 Russia WC 10 1 3 4 2
2015-2016 Russia (all) International 18 1 3 4 6
2016-2017 Toronto Maple Leafs NHL 82 4 32 36 38 1,426 44.53 48.75 -2.65 49.96 -1.60 0.08 0.84 Playoffs 4 0 0 0 0
2016-2017 Russia WCup 4 0 2 2 2
2016-2017 Russia (all) International 7 0 2 2 2
2017-2018 Toronto Maple Leafs NHL 60 5 8 13 31 1,099 52.08 48.81 -2.40 48.21 -3.76 0.27 0.66 Playoffs 7 0 2 2 0
2017-2018 Russia WC 8 0 8 8 0
2017-2018 Russia (all) International 8 0 8 8 0
2018-2019 Toronto Maple Leafs NHL 81 3 11 14 18 1,376 48.60 51.13 0.30 49.79 -2.91 0.13 0.57 Playoffs 7 0 0 0 0
2018-2019 Russia WC 10 2 2 4 0
2018-2019 Russia EHT 2 0 0 0 2
2018-2019 Russia (all) International 12 2 2 4 2
2019-2020 Ottawa Senators NHL 58 1 11 12 22 1,055 39.30 45.90 -6.90 44.70 -6.60 0.51
2020-2021 Ottawa Senators NHL 55 4 13 17 26 1,042 38.80 48.10 -0.20 46.80 -3.00 0.12 0.63
2021-2022 Ottawa Senators NHL 62 2 9 11 28 974 42.20 45.80 -1.80 45.30 -3.50 0.06 0.43
2022-2023 Ottawa Senators NHL 28 0 5 5 8 392 42.40 48.60 -2.50 45.10 -6.20 0.77
2022-2023 Belleville Senators AHL 3 0 0 0 2
2022-2023 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 18 1 2 3 12 235 39.10 31.90 -17.50 35.30 -15.30 1.27
2023-2024 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 9 1 0 1 4
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Active Contract

Signing Team Toronto Maple Leafs logo
Signing Date May 2, 2017
Signing Status RFA
Agent Daniel Milstein
Standard Contract | 7 Years $31,500,000 5.39% of cap space
2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024
Cap Hit $4,500,000 $4,500,000 $4,500,000 $4,500,000 $4,500,000 $4,500,000 $4,500,000
UFA
AAV $4,500,000 $4,500,000 $4,500,000 $4,500,000 $4,500,000 $4,500,000 $4,500,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Base Salary $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $4,500,000 $4,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000
Signing Bonuses $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $0 $0 $2,000,000 $2,000,000
Total Salary $4,500,000 $4,500,000 $4,500,000 $4,500,000 $4,500,000 $4,500,000 $4,500,000
Minors Salary $4,500,000 $4,500,000 $4,500,000 $4,500,000 $4,500,000 $4,500,000 $4,500,000
Clauses M-NTC M-NTC M-NTC M-NTC M-NTC
UFA Year
Buy It Out
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Contract History

Signing Team Toronto Maple Leafs logo
Signing Date May 2, 2016
Entry Level Contract | 1 Years $1,775,000 1.27% of cap space
2016-2017
Cap Hit $925,000
RFA
AAV $1,775,000
Performance Bonuses $850,000
Base Salary $832,500
Signing Bonuses $92,500
Total Salary $925,000
Minors Salary $70,000
Clauses
UFA Year