Sergei Fedorov believes Nikita Zaitsev will join Maple Leafs
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Russian defenseman Nikita Zaitsev appears set for a move to Canada.
CSKA Moscow general manager Sergei Fedorov said Wednesday the 24-year-old has committed to joining the Toronto Maple Leafs.
GM of #CSKA Sergei Fedorov to @rsportru: 'Right from the start of the season we knew Nikita Zaitsev agreed to terms with #MapleLeafs'
— Igor Eronko (@IgorEronko) April 13, 2016
Zaitsev met with the Maple Leafs in Toronto last summer and said he was "pleasantly shocked" by the reception. It was reported in January he'd sign an entry-level deal with the Maple Leafs.
In 46 KHL games this season, Zaitsev scored eight goals and added eight assists.