The Edmonton Oilers recalled Nikita Nikitin about four days ago, right after they waived Mark Fayne off to Bakersfield. With Nikitin’s call up came a lot of suspicion, and many believe there is something in the works.
A lot of speculation was made over why the Oilers would suddenly bring back their training camp cut; a defenseman who has struggled time and time again and was rumored to be bought out over the summer. Well, recent rumors may give us an answer.
The Edmonton Journal rumored that the Chicago Blackhawks were keeping an eye on the Oilers’ Nikitin.