Columbus Blue Jackets Defensemen/Goalie – Expiring Contracts
By Mark Huss
- Current Cap Hit – $2,150,000
- Current Contract – 2 Years, $4,300,000
Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports
The 27 year old Russian has been with the Blue Jackets since the 2011-2012 season, in which he played 54 games and had a total of 32 points, 7 goals and 25 assists. He came over to the Blue Jackets via a trade with the St. Louis Blues. Not including this season, he has played in a total of 140 NHL games, and has 50 points. Last season, Nikitin played in 38 out of the 48 games, scored 3 goals, added 6 assists, for a total of 9 points, and was also a plus 2.
Best Performance:
- 2011-2012: 7 goals, 25 assists for 32 points (54 GP – Columbus Blue Jackets)