Nikita Vasilyevich Filatov is a Russian professional ice hockey player who is currently playing with Yugra Khanty-Mansiysk of the Kontinental Hockey League. He has previously played for HC CSKA Moscow and Salavat Yulaev Ufa of the KHL. Prior to 2012, Filatov played in North America for the Ottawa Senators and Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League and their affiliates in the American Hockey League. At the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, Filatov was selected sixth overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets. Filatov was the top-ranked European skater by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau. Filatov played two seasons with the Blue Jackets organization. During the 2009?10 season, Filatov was unhappy with his situation in Columbus and was loaned to CSKA Moscow for the remainder of the season. At the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, the Blue Jackets traded him to the Ottawa Senators for a third-round pick. In December 2011, the Senators loaned Filatov to CSKA Moscow for the balance of the 2011?12 season. The following season, Filatov signed with Salavat Yulaev. The Senators chose not to tender Filatov a qualifying offer, making him a free agent. 

May 25th, 1990 in Moscow (Age 34)