It's odd, because to me (and maybe many fans?), he's solid as a 5/6 and can sub-in if needed when injuries happen as the #4 temporarily. Above average skater at his size, big hitter who admittedly makes regular bad plays in his own end. Also seems to speak quite candidly to media, which I guess might be the issue his teammates have with him?
Though on this last part, he only did that with the Flames and while we as fans loved it, I can see why guys like Backlund and Coleman came out almost immediately with a bit of a backhand to him saying the team is fine and nobody is as he described. He hasn't done that as far as I know though in Vancouver.
One thing that kinda blew my mind was when his agent tweeted that Zadorov is the Flames best defenceman... not sure if Zadorov also felt that way or if it was just a stupid agent thing they say.
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