I think this is quite easy to understand. Zadorov has stated publicly that he wanted to extend and the team ghosts him. So he wants to be traded to a teams that will hopefully give him a bigger role and show himself in the playoffs so that he gets a better contract next year. He is on the 3rd pairing with the Flames and there is a good chance he gets more opportunities with another team.
I love Zadorov but his next contract will be around 5x5 or more, can’t say I want to commit that much to him. I would rather get a first round pick or a prospect
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