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868904 · 11-10-2023, 10:21 PM

I love tough physical hockey, but even I can see you don't sign a guy like Zadorov to a big long term contract. He has great raw talent, but is also extremely erratic, though he has gotten better.

I'm not actually upset at this move by his agent at all. You can't get better marketing of the situation than while in the centre of the hockey world. Add in a goal and a highlight reel hit and the national media will be pumping up his value.

Every contending team should want a UFA Zadorov. A 1st is totally possible if Conroy can pull it off. I wouldn't mind that Robertson kid from the Leafs, that'd be a decent return.

As for the Flames becoming soft afterwards, they will, but that's only on the hitting department. Gilbert is a better fighter than Zadorov and he'd likely be in the lineup every night afterwards.

11-10-2023, 10:21 PM	#230
868904 Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Exp:	I love tough physical hockey, but even I can see you don't sign a guy like Zadorov to a big long term contract. He has great raw talent, but is also extremely erratic, though he has gotten better. I'm not actually upset at this move by his agent at all. You can't get better marketing of the situation than while in the centre of the hockey world. Add in a goal and a highlight reel hit and the national media will be pumping up his value. Every contending team should want a UFA Zadorov. A 1st is totally possible if Conroy can pull it off. I wouldn't mind that Robertson kid from the Leafs, that'd be a decent return. As for the Flames becoming soft afterwards, they will, but that's only on the hitting department. Gilbert is a better fighter than Zadorov and he'd likely be in the lineup every night afterwards. __________________ Calgary Flames, PLEASE GO TO THE NET! AND SHOOT THE PUCK! GENERATING OFFENSE IS NOT DIFFICULT! SKATE HARD, SHOOT HARD, CRASH THE NET HARD!