Zamula was undrafted out of Chelyabinsk, Russia.
Reports out of Russia have indicated that Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Egor Zamula's right have been traded to CSKA of the NHL.
This trade likely indicates that the 26-year-old defenseman will continue his career in Russia. Should he be given another NHL shot, however, he'd most likely stay in America.
Zamula, who was undrafted, played 20 games with Columbus last season after being signed in January. Zamula started the season with Philadelphia but was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins on December 31. He then refused to report to the AHL's Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. The Pens put him on waivers for which he cleared. The Jackets immediately signed Zamula for the rest of the season due to some depth issues for Columbus.
Egor Zamula played in 20 games for the CBJ this past season and had 2 points. He was brought in for depth and wasn't really expected to contribute to the score sheet.
Next Up For Columbus: The NHL Draft is on June 26 and 27 in Buffalo, where the CBJ will own pick #14.
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