Nikita Vasilyevich Filatov (born May 25, 1990 in
Moscow, U.S.S.R.) is a Russian professional ice
hockey winger, currently playing for CSKA Moscow of
the Russian Super League. Selected 6th overall by
the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2008 NHL Entry
Draft on June 20th, 2008.
Filatov was the top ranked European and drafted 6th
overall by Columbus in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.
He won a gold medal in the 2007 IIHF World U18
Championships and a bronze medal in the 2008 IIHF
World Junior Championships with the Russian squad.
Both medals were earned in wins over Team USA;
Filatov had 3 points in the 2008 bronze medal game.
