Oilers' Nikitin assigned to AHL after clearing waivers
Chris Humphreys / Reuters
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Nikita Nikitin was assigned to the AHL's Bakersfield Condors after clearing waivers Sunday.
Nikitin was placed on waivers for the purpose of assignment Saturday.
The 29-year-old collected 10 points in 42 games for the Oilers last season.
His $4.5 million cap hit will now be reduced to $3.55 million, according to General Fanager.
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