[Trade] Flames acquire rights to Nikita Zadorov for 3rd acquired in Rittich trade

[LGA]

Originally Posted by CliffFletcher

So basically the defence version of Bennett.

That's not a bad way of thinking of it. Bednar had very little patience for him, so I do wonder if Sutter may be able to get the most of him. He's got a lot of raw tools that could make him one of the best/most intimidating defensive defensemen in the league, but he has never put it all together for an extended period.

[Canada 02]

Zadorov was acquired for Saad; so gives a ballpark for what the Flames would need to give up in value; guessing it will be a 3rd, if not 2nd

[neo45]

The underlying numbers on this guy are pretty ugly

If your goal is to get excited about something focus on his size, physicality, slap shot, and defense

[868904]

Originally Posted by Tbull8

Couple people mentioning the Lucic Zadorov thing as a possible issue. I think it will be great for Zadorov. Lucic is a leader on the team, Z will know that he's got his back now. Will allow Z to play that hard style he is known for, with the extra confidence and guidance that a vet like Lucic can provide.

That’s what I thought Lucic would do for Tkachuk but instead he was told to “tone things down”.

I see your point though, it should give Zadorov more confidence and be the impact he was in the Avs-Flames series and not the Zadorov that disappeared after Lucic set him straight.

[ForeverFlameFan]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

hopefully it is a one-year show me contract, so both sides can assess before an extension next year

and hopefully a 3rd

But I really like this - solidifies the top 4. Better choice than Edler, IMO. Now we just need to get a one-dimensional offensive Dman on the cheap (a Yandle type)

Why not just use Kylington?

Valimaki/Kylington on the third pairing, Kylington gets pp2 minutes, pp1 if he shows he has what it takes. We all want an elite skater with puck-moving skills, feel like we already have that in Kylington.

[tvp2003]

I'll let others ruminate about the potential contract and cap hit.

Zadorov will be entertaining to watch so as a fan I'm giving this a thumbs up.

[the-rasta-masta]

Nice. Really liked him in the Avs series.

[dammage79]

So that's Hanifin, Zadorov, Valimaki Kylington/Mackey on the left side

Tanev, Andersson on the right. Still need a RHD no? Unless they're gonna run Kylington on the right side .


Oh me thinks a nuclear bomb gonna go off today. Tree is setting up something big. Especially if Zadorov is going to come in at 4m or more per year.

[2ArmBands]

Originally Posted by ForeverFlameFan

Why not just use Kylington?

Valimaki/Kylington on the third pairing, Kylington gets pp2 minutes, pp1 if he shows he has what it takes. We all want an elite skater with puck-moving skills, feel like we already have that in Kylington.

Everyone really needs to come to acceptance that Kylington just isn’t good

[Muta]

I'm excited! Will be fun to watch him on the team smashing the rest of the division. I'm going to look at this with lots of optimism, because why the hell not.

[ComixZone]

Originally Posted by dammage79

So that's Hanifin, Zadorov, Kylington/Mackey on the left side

Tanev, Andersson on the right. Still need a RHD no? Unless they're gonna run Kylington on the right side .

Hanifin, Valimaki, Zadarov, Mackey, and LD/RD Kylington.

[JurassicTunga12]

our defense is pretty soft, Zadorov will help in that area for sure.

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by ForeverFlameFan

Why not just use Kylington?

Valimaki/Kylington on the third pairing, Kylington gets pp2 minutes, pp1 if he shows he has what it takes. We all want an elite skater with puck-moving skills, feel like we already have that in Kylington.

Sure. But to this point, Kylington has shown zero offense.

[transplant99]

Originally Posted by ForeverFlameFan

Why not just use Kylington?

Valimaki/Kylington on the third pairing, Kylington gets pp2 minutes, pp1 if he shows he has what it takes. We all want an elite skater with puck-moving skills, feel like we already have that in Kylington.

Kylington just hasnt shown enough to pencil him in the line up yet.

Seems like Sutter wasnt a huge fan either.

[Ashasx]

Originally Posted by dammage79

Unless they're gonna run Kylington on the right side .

something tells me they aren't going to do that

[Lanny_McDonald]

Originally Posted by transplant99

Meaner too. He is a prick on the ice.

This was the main Sutter move I was patiently waiting for. He loves his big mean defensemen and Zadorov was the top of the list IMO. I would put Pysyk and McIlrath in that same category, although not as over the edge as Zadorov. Wouldn't be surprised to see one more bruiser on the back end picked up.

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by dammage79

So that's Hanifin, Zadorov, Kylington/Mackey on the left side

Tanev, Andersson on the right. Still need a RHD no? Unless they're gonna run Kylington on the right side .

I think they sign Edler and run Valimak on the RD as he has played there before.

Hanifin/Tanev
Edler/Andersson
Zadorov/Valimaki

[handgroen]

This a guy you bring in to grind in the playoffs IMO
Another indication that this team thinks it’s for real.

[sureLoss]

https://twitter.com/user/status/1420398085017112587

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by JurassicTunga12

our defense is pretty soft, Zadorov will help in that area for sure.

Yup, we haven't had a nasty Dman in a long time - very welcome