JUNE 1 • CALGARYHERALD.COM
Flames defenceman Nikita Okhotiuk reportedly signs in Russia According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, rugged rearguard Nikita Okhotiuk is returning home on a two-year deal with CSKA Moscow of the KHL.
Gets first point with new team Okhotyuk notched an assist and three hits in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Sharks.
Impact Okhotyuk's assist was his first point in seven contests with the Flames since he was traded from the Sharks at the deadline. The 23-year-old has struggled to stay in the lineup even in a bottom-four role. For the season, he has nine points, 52 shots on net, 144 hits, 78 blocked shots, 46 PIM and a minus-25 rating over 50 appearances.
APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE
HockeyBuzz.com - Trevor Neufeld - Finally Someone Mean - Flames Acquire Defenceman Nikita Okhotiuk NHL Hockey Trade Rumors
MARCH 9 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM
Flames acquire Okhotiuk, sign Rooney to contract extension Prior to Friday's trade deadline, the Calgary Flames added defenceman Nikita Okhotiuk from San Jose for a fifth-round draft pick.
MARCH 8 • CALGARYHERALD.COM
Shipped north Okhotyuk was traded to Calgary by San Jose on Friday in a swap for a 2024 fifth-round selection.
Impact Okhotyuk is currently stuck in a 14-game goal drought during which he registered one assist and 18 shots while adding 34 hits and 17 blocks. Even with the move to the Flames, the blueliner is far from a lock for the lineup, especially with the club adding Joel Hanley and Daniil Miromanov via waivers and trade, respectively.
MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE
Grabs helper in loss Okhotyuk recorded an assist in Thursday's 6-4 loss to the Ducks.
Impact Okhotyuk snapped an 11-game point drought with the helper on an Anthony Duclair tally early in the first period. The slump has cost Okhotyuk some playing time lately, but Marc-Edouard Vlasic's upper-body injury has temporarily opened a place in the lineup. For the season, Okhotyuk has eight points, 47 shots on net, 119 hits, 72 blocked shots, 42 PIM and a minus-21 rating over 41 appearances. The 23-year-old blueliner could gain additional security in the lineup if Ty Emberson (undisclosed) misses time after exiting Thursday's game.
MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE
First goal in 29 games Okhotyuk scored the game-winning goal Thursday in a 3-2 win over the Canadiens.
Impact Okhotyuk pinched in from the left point to take a pass from Mikael Granlund before snapping a shot under Sam Montembeault's right arm. It was his first goal in 29 games. Okhotyuk is often the forgotten man in the Timo Meier trade with New Jersey. He's known for his physical play, not his scoring. But we have to say he showed a scorer's instinct on Thursday's snipe.
JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE
Provides helper in win Okhotyuk notched an assist, two shots on goal, three hits, three blocked shots and two PIM in Monday's 2-1 win over the Capitals.
Impact Okhotyuk was scratched Saturday versus the Canucks, but it appears to just be standard rest for the 22-year-old as he adjusts to the rigors of a full NHL campaign. He's logged four assists over his last five games, growing into a top-four role on the Sharks' blue line. Okhotyuk is up to five assists, 27 blocked shots, 20 hits, 16 PIM, nine shots on net and a minus-5 rating through a career-high 12 appearances.
NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Generates assist Okhotyuk notched an assist, two blocked shots and two PIM in Wednesday's 7-1 loss to the Kraken.
Impact Okhotyuk took a shot that went high but bounced off the boards to Mike Hoffman, who scored the Sharks' lone goal. With three helpers over his last two games, Okhotyuk seems to be settling into his newfound top-four role. He's at four assists, seven shots on net, 17 hits, 20 blocked shots, 14 PIM and a minus-3 rating through 10 outings overall.
NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up first helper of season Okhotyuk notched an assist, five hits, eight blocked shots and two PIM in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Oilers.
Impact Okhotyuk was involved physically and even chipped in a helper on a Tomas Hertl goal in the second period. The assist was Okhotyuk's first point with the Sharks. He's managed 11 hits, 10 blocked shots, four shots on goal, 12 PIM and a minus-5 rating through four contests this season. The 22-year-old figures to continue seeing bottom-four minutes when in the lineup.
NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Back from conditioning loan Okhotyuk (abdomen) was recalled from his conditioning loan with AHL San Jose on Tuesday.
Impact Okhotyuk has posted one assist, four PIM and a minus-4 rating in five AHL contests this campaign. He is listed on the Sharks' roster, per the NHL media site, after beginning the year on season-opening injured reserve, which makes him available to play when called upon. However, it is unclear when he will make his San Jose debut following his recovery from core muscle surgery in April.
OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
On conditioning assignment Okhotyuk (abdomen) was moved to AHL San Jose on Thursday for a conditioning assignment.
Impact Okhotyuk underwent core muscle surgery in April and began the season on the injured reserve list. He had a goal in 10 games with New Jersey as well as six points in 20 contests with AHL Utica last year.
OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Roughly week away from practicing Okhotyuk (abdomen) is about a week away from being a full participant in San Jose's practices, according to Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now on Saturday.
Impact Okhotyuk had a goal in 10 games with New Jersey as well as six points in 20 AHL contests with Utica last season. When Okhotyuk is healthy, he might be reassigned to AHL San Jose.
OCTOBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lands on IR Okhotyuk (abdomen) was placed on injured reserve Monday, per CapFriendly.
Impact Okhotyuk has been practicing but is still recovering from core muscle surgery in April. The 22-year-old blueliner will likely head to AHL San Jose once he's healthy. He tallied one goal in 10 games with New Jersey last year before being dealt to the Sharks in the Timo Meier trade.
OCTOBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Skates at Thursday's practice Okhotyuk (abdomen) was at practice Thursday and general manager Mike Grier said it was "good to see himskating the way he was skating" after the session, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hoc...
Impact Okhotyuk underwent core muscle surgery in April. He'll be competing for a roster spot in training camp now that he's recovered, but there's a good chance the 22-year-old defenseman opens the season with AHL San Jose. He has three points in 15 career NHL games, all with the Devils.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Undergoes surgery Okhotyuk underwent core muscle surgery Monday and is expected to recover in time for training camp.
Impact Okhotyuk had one goal in 10 games with the Devils this season, but he didn't play at the NHL level after he was traded to the Sharks in the Timo Meier deal. Okhotyuk will likely contend for a roster spot in training camp in September, assuming he doesn't suffer a setback over the summer.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sent to Sharks San Jose acquired Okhotyuk, Fabian Zetterlund, Andreas Johnsson, Shakir Mukhamadullin and three draft picks, including a 2023 first, from New Jersey in exchange for Timo Meier (upp...
Impact Okhotyuk has one goal and 31 hits in 10 NHL games this season. He's also tallied six points in 20 AHL contests. The 22-year-old blueliner was the 61st overall pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. Okhotyuk could be promoted to the top level soon.
FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rises to taxi squad Okhotyuk was promoted to the taxi squad Thursday, per CapFriendly.
Impact Okhotyuk has yet to make his NHL debut, and it shouldn't be considered all that likely to happen in 2020-21. The 20-year-old defenseman has three points in 15 contests with AHL Binghamton this year.
APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
