Nikita Filatov News: Pro Sports Daily

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November 5

Columbus Dispatch

"Blue Jackets rookie Nikita Filatov was disappointed with the chance he failed to convert last night. In the context of his development, however, the winger was pleased with the opportunities he received. Filatov, who failed on a shootout attempt, played a season-high 11 minutes, 33 seconds in a 3-2 loss to the San Jose Sharks. Coach Ken Hitchcock, missing two key forwards, had enough faith in Filatov to play him in the final three minutes of a tie game. "It's a sign of trust," Filatov said. "I'm not usually on the ice in the final five or six minutes of a period." Filatov, who had not played 10 minutes in a game this season, bounced around the third and fourth lines because an upper-body ..."

Blue Jackets support Filatov as he bides his time

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October 10

Columbus Dispatch

"Amid the chaos of Thursday's 6-3 loss to the San Jose Sharks, Blue Jackets center Derick Brassard tried to be a calming influence. Each time Brassard returned to the bench, he sat next to rookie winger Nikita Filatov. Locating Filatov wasn't difficult, as he barely moved, drawing only eight shifts. "It's hard when you see a guy go through it, when he's not playing much," Brassard said. "I know, because I've been there, and so have most of the guys in this dressing room. "Nikita, in his head, feels like he can score a goal in every game, so when his ice time drops, you know he's thinking about it, how he can earn the coach's trust, and how he can help his team win the game." Filatov's ice ..."

Don't read much into bogus Filatov tweets

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October 1

Columbus Dispatch

"Blue Jackets rookie Nikita Filatov said he does not tweet, has not tweeted and won't be tweeting anytime soon. His online impersonator, however, was singing like a bird yesterday. A person on the social networking site alleging to be Filatov apologized to the player and the organization for any trouble his Twitter posts had caused. The apology was made on the bogus account, which had 396 followers. The "phony" Filatov exposed his prank less than a day after writing he was receiving a large contract offer from Russia's Continental Hockey League. The Jackets contacted Twitter yesterday to inform the site of the fraudulent activity. "I had no idea about this site," Filatov said, laughing. "I ..."

Filatov's honest, talented -- and he'll be a Jacket

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September 12

Columbus Dispatch

columnist Michael Arace

"It is possible that Nikita Filatov will be playing in Magnitogorsk, Moscow, or some other city in Russia's Continental Hockey League this season. It is equally possible that Rick Nash will be wearing a Maple Leafs jersey. Filatov arrived in Columbus on Wednesday night. Today, he will have his physical, the first official task of Blue Jackets training camp. He will be watched closely because he is 19 years old, arguably the most talented player in the team's stable -- and unafraid to speak his mind. Last month, Filatov caused a stir on two sides of the globe when he told a Russian journalist that he has interest in the Continental Hockey League, or KHL. Filatov said he had been approached ..."