Fedor Tyutin

Fedor Tyutin (born Fedor Anatolievich Tyutin on 19 July 19, 1983) is a Russian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL).

He was drafted in the second round, 40th overall by the New York Rangers in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing Career
Fedor started his North American professional career with the Hartford Wolf Pack, the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the New York Rangers at the start of the 2003–04 season.

He made his NHL debut with the New York Rangers on February 12, 2004 against the Philadelphia Flyers. He recorded his first point four days later with an assist in a game against the Ottawa Senators.

Nearly a month later, on March 13, 2004, Fedor scored his first NHL goal, a shorthanded goal against Roberto Luongo of the Florida Panthers.

On March 21, 2004, he had his first multi-point game with two assists against the Pittsburgh Penguins. He began the 2004–05 season, during the NHL lockout, with the Hartford Wolfpack.

In 13 games, Fedor tallied two goals, one assist and ten penalty minutes.

After his brief stint with the Wolfpack, Fedor returned to Russia to play in the Russian Superleague (RSL) for his old team, SKA Saint Petersburg.

Fedor rejoined the Rangers for the start of the 2005–06 NHL season. He skated in 77 games with the Rangers in the 2005–06 season, registering six goals and 19 assists for 25 points along with 58 penalty minutes.

Among team defensemen, he ranked first in power play goals (four), tied for first in goals (six) and was second in scoring with 25 points.

In addition, Fedor picked up one assist along with four penalty minutes in eight games for Team Russia at the 2006 Olympic Games in Turin, Italy.

On August 2, 2006, he signed a two-year contract extension with the New York Rangers.

On February 17, 2008, Fedor signed a four-year contract extension with the Rangers worth $11.375 million.

On July 2, 2008, he was traded along with Christian Backman to the Columbus Blue Jackets for Nikolai Zherdev and Dan Fritsche. He scored nine goals as well as adding 25 assists in his first season in Columbus.

On August 31, 2011, Fedor signed a six-year contract extension with the Columbus Blue Jackets worth $27 million. During the 2012–13 NHL lockout, he played for Atlant Moscow of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).

Awards & Achievements

 * OHL Rookie of the Month (November 2001)