| Born: | October 29, 1991 | Draft: | Undrafted |
| Hometown: | Moscow, Russia | Position: | Defense |
| Known For: | Shoots: | Right | |
| National Team: | Russia | Current Team: | Chicago Blackhawks |
Nikita Igorevich Zaitsev (born 29 October 1991) is a Russian professional ice hockey defenseman for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL).
Nikita Zaitsev Statistics
Trade Tracker
| Date | Traded From | Traded With | Traded To | Traded For |
| July 1, 2019 |  | Connor Brown Michael Carcone |  | Third-Round Pick (Alex Laferriere) Aaron Luchuk Cody Ceci Ben Harpur |
| Feb. 22, 2023 | | 2023 Second-Round Pick 2026 Fourth-Round Pick |  | Future Considerations |
Deeper Dive
- Blackhawks Acquire Zaitsev From the Senators
- Who is Nikita Zaitsev
- Maple Leafs’ Nikita Zaitsev Calls Don Cherry a Clown
- Zaitsev’s Deal Good For the Leafs?
Achievements
- IIHF U18 World Juniors Silver Medal (2009)
- IIHF U20 World Juniors Gold Medal (2011)
- IIHF World Championships Bronze Medal (2016, 2019)