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

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by The Cobra

He’s better than we thought, and way better than Neal.

But he’s a below average NHL player.

And I’m happy he’s on the team, but he’d look better as a 4th line player.


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This years moves seem to indicate a 4th line role. 3rd liners will likely be Dube and Pitlick, unless Dube plays C.

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

This years moves seem to indicate a 4th line role. 3rd liners will likely be Dube and Pitlick, unless Dube plays C.

I’d rather Lucic play on the third line than simply go with 2 forwards.


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[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by The Cobra

I’d rather Lucic play on the third line than simply go with 2 forwards.


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Ha ha.

[thefoss1957]

I read some comments worrying about Zadarov's disipline. He seemed to have a normal amount of penalties that one would expect from defensmen. He was not the worst of a mostly dysfunctional D- Corps in Chicago, but he couldn't really cover for the many mistakes that the youngsters would make. Also, I have mentioned elsewhere, that Colliton's hybrid coverage plan was crap, given the skills of the players he had to work with.

I am neutral on the decision to let Zadarov move on, but, it seemed clear that he wasn't in the long term plans, and there was some in the Organization that wouldn't have been surprised to see him drafted as a Kraken.

Defensively, last year was awful, and, the thing that saddens this fan, is the apparent Organizational love for Murphy, who, is in my subjective opinion, completely useless.

[SuperMatt18]

Was just thinking about this asset management for Chicago.

Panarin > Saad > Zadorov > 3rd

That has to hurt

[AC]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

Was just thinking about this asset management for Chicago.

Panarin > Saad > Zadorov > 3rd

That has to hurt

[AC]

[flamesgod]

Bone crushing hits. I like!

[Ragnar]

What are we thinking contract wise? 3-4 mil over 3-4 years? Anything over 4 may be a stretch, especially if we are still in the Eichel sweepstakes.

[1qqaaz]

I think it's interesting that Nikita Zadorov asked Landeskog about Calgary, and then Landeskog just told him about the Swedes on the team.

Maybe the Flames have more of a reputation for Swedish culture than I thought.

And I was surprised to hear how good Zadorov's English was. I guess he has been in North America for a while.

[868904]

That was a long highlight package. So many hits and a lot of one time blasts from the point. He might have the best slap shot on the Flames.

Hope Darryl can mold him into Regher. He also reminds me of Chara, maybe Looch can tell him what made Chara so successful.

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

Was just thinking about this asset management for Chicago.

Panarin > Saad > Zadorov > 3rd

That has to hurt

Of course, with Panarin and Saad having left those teams as UFA, the 3rd is all that remains from those trades.


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[Rick M.]

Originally Posted by AC

“Hammered down by Zadorov….”

[Wood]

Originally Posted by 1qqaaz

I think it's interesting that Nikita Zadorov asked Landeskog about Calgary, and then Landeskog just told him about the Swedes on the team.

Maybe the Flames have more of a reputation for Swedish culture than I thought.

And I was surprised to hear how good Zadorov's English was. I guess he has been in North America for a while.

Backlund and Lindholm are two of the most well liked Swedes in the NHL. Backlund will have a letter if he makes the Olympic team

[Always Earned Never Given]

What's impressive about all those hits is that player being hit is completely eliminated from play but Zadorov remains on his skates (except for maybe once).

This is good if you want to be a team that generates chances off counter attacks.

[Lanny_McDonald]

Zadorov is going to become a fan favorite because of the hits he delivers. He’s going to add a dimension sorely missing with this team.

[timbit]

I realize it’s a highlight video, however, Zadorov’s agility, mobility, vision and skills are quite impressive.

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by Lanny_McDonald

Zadorov is going to become a fan favorite because of the hits he delivers. He’s going to add a dimension sorely missing with this team.

I agree and I have been hoping he was a possibility to acquire since the season ended. Really happy he only cost a 3rd so now hoping for a decent contract. This guy is going to thrive playing for Darryl

[Tkachukwagon]

Originally Posted by Lanny_McDonald

Zadorov is going to become a fan favorite because of the hits he delivers. He’s going to add a dimension sorely missing with this team.

If he hits like Denis Gauthier, I’ll get his damn jersey.

[Goriders]

Originally Posted by AC

Ha ha. I can’t wait to watch Nadorov crush people.

I really like this signing.