Russian free agent Zaitsev intends to sign with Maple Leafs

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Russian free agent defenceman Nikita Zaitsev is planning on signing with the Toronto Maple Leafs, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.

https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/690643633762992128

Friedman reported last October that Zaitsev’s agent said the KHLer is coming to North America next season.

The 24-year-old blue-liner has been of interest to more than a few NHL clubs, with the Maple Leafs, Calgary Flames, Vancouver Canucks, Philadelphia Flyers and Los Angeles among team reported to have been interested in acquiring his services.

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