[Signing] Flames sign Zadorov to 1 year deal worth $3.75 mil

[Robbob]

Tanev did play a chunk of last season with broken ribs IIRC

[Roof-Daddy]

Originally Posted by Canada 02

just throwing this out there; the Blues were rumoured to be interested in Zadorov

I'll bite...

Tkachuk
Zadorov
Kylington

for

Parayko
Tarasenko (retained)
Kyrou
Neighbors


lol

I dunno, whatever.

[Icantwhisper]

Originally Posted by Macindoc

Why? Does he have a nagging recurring injury? A bunch of unrelated injuries could just be bad luck. You’d be just as likely to be right guaranteeing that a player would never be injured because he didn’t have a history of injuries.

I think 7 consecutive years of not playing more than 70 games indicates it’s not bad luck. His style of play leads to a lot of injuries, constantly blocking shots at all cost takes its toll, I’m not saying it as an insult, you just have to have realistic expectations. He plays a tough game, tough games leads to injuries. If he makes it to 82 that’s great, I just think it’s unlikely because it’s never happened and he averages below 60

[DeluxeMoustache]

Probably worth a mention that although he played all 56 games, he also reportedly took a hit in Winnipeg this season with 1 1/2 months left, broke a couple of ribs and tore a pec

So even when he played all the games, he was injured then too

[EVERLAST]

Originally Posted by DeluxeMoustache

Probably worth a mention that although he played all 56 games, he also reportedly took a hit in Winnipeg this season with 1 1/2 months left, broke a couple of ribs and tore a pec

So even when he played all the games, he was injured then too

All the stuff that Sutter loves. I remember hearing a few interviews from his former players that said Darryl had a way to motivate you even IF you were hurt he still had demands on you reasonable or not.

Tanev was awesome last year and I cannot remember the last time we acquired a player that stepped in and performed that well ......I actually wouldn't mind him being captain.

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by Canada 02

just throwing this out there; the Blues were rumoured to be interested in Zadorov

He was available for basically nothing. Seattle passed on him, the Blues could have let them know they would give up a draft pick for him.


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[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by Robbob

Tanev did play a chunk of last season with broken ribs IIRC

Dude was an absolute stud before the injury, and still quietly solid afterward.

Pretty impressive all things considered.

[djsFlames]

What are people's pairings for next season? Would you keep Hanifin and Tanev together as they were all-worldly before Noah went down, or split them up to keep the top two pairings solid in their own end?

[Roof-Daddy]

Originally Posted by djsFlames

What are people's pairings for next season? Would you keep Hanifin and Tanev together as they were all-worldly before Noah went down, or split them up to keep the top two pairings solid in their own end?

I probably go...

Hanifin - Tanev

Hopefully let Hanifin find more offense paired with a defensive stalwart

Zadorov - Andersson

Same thing here, really

Valimaki - XXXXX

Best out of Mackey, Kylington, Kinvall, or anyone else they happen to bring in.

[DeluxeMoustache]

Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy

I probably go...

Hanifin - Tanev

Hopefully let Hanifin find more offense paired with a defensive stalwart

Zadorov - Andersson

Same thing here, really

Valimaki - XXXXX

Best out of Mackey, Kylington, Kinvall, or anyone else they happen to bring in.

Michael Stone

[djsFlames]

Stone with Valimaki and Kinvall rotating as the #6 is my ideal third pairing.

I think Kinvall is that darkhorse prospect that is seasoned and quietly already on the cusp.

[ComixZone]

Originally Posted by djsFlames

Stone with Valimaki and Kinvall rotating as the #6 is my ideal third pairing.

I think Kinvall is that darkhorse prospect that is seasoned and quietly already on the cusp.

I think I’d like to see:

Hanifin - Andersson
Valimaki - Tanev
Kylington - Zadarov

I don’t think Zadarov is a top-four defenceman on a playoff team, and placing Valimaki with Tanev is the best spot for him and his development. It’s asking a lot of Hanifin, Andersson, and Valimaki but that’s just the situation this team is in.

[Jimdon]

Are there comparable defenseman with zero offence that make 4 mill a year? If we are structuring our team around low event hockey does a player with a reputation for taking too many penalties match that structure?

[FlamesAddiction]

I like what Zadorov brings, but I am not sure he is the kind of player you want to invest in long term. See if it's a fit, then offer him an extension. If not, there are always players like him available.

[Matty81]

From a pure asset management perspective was hoping for at least 2 years even if the salary was high. Just feels like they flushed the 3rd tbh. Team is not a cup contender this year so why give up picks for a stopgap.

[FlamesAddiction]

Originally Posted by Matty81

From a pure asset management perspective was hoping for at least 2 years even if the salary was high. Just feels like they flushed the 3rd tbh. Team is not a cup contender this year so why give up picks for a stopgap.

I think they are in denial.

Fake it 'til ya make it I guess.

[gvitaly]

Originally Posted by Jimdon

Are there comparable defenseman with zero offence that make 4 mill a year? If we are structuring our team around low event hockey does a player with a reputation for taking too many penalties match that structure?

There are several I can think of, but I don't want to argue about who is a better comparable and who brings more offense. I went off points, and not analytics so this list is up for debate:

Jamie Oleksiak @ 4.6M

Olli Maata @ 4.083M
Adam Larsson @ 4M
Joel Edmundson @ 3.5M

David Savard @ 3.5M
Dylan DeMelo @ 3M

Ian Cole(?) @ 2.9M was 4.25M

last season Niklas Hjalmarsson @ 5M

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Jimdon

Are there comparable defenseman with zero offence that make 4 mill a year? If we are structuring our team around low event hockey does a player with a reputation for taking too many penalties match that structure?

McCabe, Larson, Carlo, Maata

[kehatch]

This is a good deal. He fills a need, and a try before you buy approach makes sense. It also keeps the cap low giving them more flexibility to make improvements in other areas.

If he is a great fit, we will extend him. If not, the damage is limited.

Did fans really expect we were going into the season with Tanev, Andersson, Hanafin, Valamki, Kylington, Mackay?

[Hackey]

So basically, he doesn't want to be a Flame. Hopefully he plays hard for his big pay day next off season.