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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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