Zadorov just requested a trade. 😢

[Lanny_McDonald]

I like Zad, but if he wants out, make it so. So tired of hearing from guys that want to be elsewhere and causing distractions. Clean house and get guys that want to play here. You can do that by bringing in young hungry guys with careers to build. Do it right and rebuild/retool

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Originally Posted by ben voyonsdonc

He’s recently been recorded as one of the fastest defensemen in the league and he hit the highest speed of anyone on the team. He definitely has warts though but foot speed isn’t one.

Might not have acceleration but he has top speed and more importantly has that crazy reach with his wingspan.

We saw it last night.

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Originally Posted by jayswin

Two utterly and completely different players.

Just because hanifin can munch minutes doesn't mean he does it well. Two guys for different roles but outside of a couple goals for Hanifin, I'd say Zadorov has been the better defenseman this season.

Not worth over 7/per in my mind.

[Britflamesfan]

Something not right here. He was all for staying only a couple of days ago and now he wants out! This organisation is beyond bad, it tries to keep players who said they want out and then does not support a player who was willing to stay on.

This team is already butter soft and we are now going to lose the only person who can throw a decent hit. He is also one of the only decent defencemen who could actually shoot the puck. He should have been tried on the PP as I doubt he could make it any worse.

He would have been ideal to keep around during a rebuild. I despair of this team.

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

https://twitter.com/user/status/1723204856003891709

I wonder if they can get a bidding war going on Z if they can pray Holtz out of NJ. He is buried down their right side depth chart, might have to add something to get it done. We could definitely use RS sniper.

[ComixZone]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

I wonder if they can get a bidding war going on Z if they can pray Holtz out of NJ. He is buried down their right side depth chart, might have to add something to get it done. We could definitely use RS sniper.

That could be a Forsberg for Erat style move. I'd love it, but man - I just don't know if Z is getting a return in this realm. Could Vladar and Z tip the scales? Schmid and Vanecek haven't exactly run away with the job.

[Scooter]

Originally Posted by Otto29

It doesn't make sense why the agent would say this. Whatever is the case, Zadorov needs new representation. I think his agent screwed him

I think his agent has done quite well representing his other Russian clients!

[EVERLAST]

Sad if true. This generations version of Todd Simpson. Oh ffs.

This guy plays like he wants this team on his back right now. Who else is leading the clownshow?

Honestly. For the people spewing stupid hate wake up. Zadorov has been steady , is vocal and transparent about what he sees , feels etc.

Breath of fresh air. Conroy!!!! Better fix this buddy boy. This hasn't even begun to ugly yet folks but this could be a bad bad bad start

[Derek Sutton]

Why now? There has to be a story behind this request and the timing. Just when things were staring to look up for the team too. Hoping he is healthy scratched going forward, really selfish move by Z and have lost all respect for the player. This puts Conroy in a corner and crushes his trade value hurting the franchise going forward.

[devo22]

Originally Posted by Derek Sutton

Why now? There has to be a story behind this request and the timing. Just when things were staring to look up for the team too. Hoping he is healthy scratched going forward, really selfish move by Z and have lost all respect for the player, really puts Conroy in a corner and crushes his trade value.

he's in a contract year and wants more minutes to get his payday. I don't think there's more it than that, honestly.

[Aarongavey]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

Those picks have value.

Why do the Flames keep him at this stage? They're the 3rd worst team in the league, and this is a player who just publicly announced he no longer wants to be here.

Why do they have to move him in the next 48 hours. I said wait if that is all the return is, not keep.

[Derek Sutton]

Originally Posted by devo22

he's in a contract year and wants more minutes to get his payday. I don't think there's more it than that, honestly.

Then going public at this point is a really selfish move as it limits Conroy’s ability to get the most out of a deal.

[Aarongavey]

Originally Posted by EVERLAST

Sad if true. This generations version of Todd Simpson. Oh ffs.

This guy plays like he wants this team on his back right now. Who else is leading the clownshow?

Honestly. For the people spewing stupid hate wake up. Zadorov has been steady , is vocal and transparent about what he sees , feels etc.

Breath of fresh air. Conroy!!!! Better fix this buddy boy. This hasn't even begun to ugly yet folks but this could be a bad bad bad start

Todd Simpson was not spewing hate, he was a heart and soul guy that was not a great hockey player. That is Zadorov to a tee. I hope they get a good return for the guy but he is not someone a competitive team wins with in their top 4. He is an effective bottom pairing guy.

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Don't think zadorov thought this through very well (going public).

[dustygoon]

Originally Posted by devo22

he's in a contract year and wants more minutes to get his payday. I don't think there's more it than that, honestly.

Agree. And sees Lindholm dying on the vine. How’s lindholm worth $8.5mm right now in FA?

[Jason14h]

Originally Posted by Derek Sutton

Then going public at this point is a really selfish move as it limits Conroy’s ability to get the most out of a deal.

Does it limit the ability to get a return ?

Everyone knew he would be traded or signed .

The market is set by the competition between other teams , not Conroy (unless he decided to pull a Burke and take nothing over something)

This isn’t a signed player forcing a trade . It’s a UFA wanting to be traded earlier before the deadline .

And Conroy can wait as long as he wants

[TOfan]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

Those picks have value.

Why do the Flames keep him at this stage? They're the 3rd worst team in the league, and this is a player who just publicly announced he no longer wants to be here.

I suspect the level of interest/potential suitors will increase towards the deadline. Contenders are almost always looking to add depth. I’d bet that’s when you can get the best return via multiple teams making offers.

That said, if someone wants to step up now and give the Flames what they want, you take it.

Considering the Flames gave up a third for Zadorov (a move that was widely panned by the way) anything more than that should be a win. I think the Flames should easily get that value back. Hopefully all the ‘asset management’ people will acknowledge that when the time comes.

[Matty81]

There is no way this comes as a surprise ro the flames or is out of nowhere

I am betting this is just to Amp up the pressure on the flames and encourage interest given the team have done absolutely nothing to address any of the ufa issues facing the team and he probably told them he was leaving months ago.

Hopefully this finally kicks the team in the ass to make some moves and rhet get a decent return. club has just been sitting on its hands doing nothing watching another classic flames middling team stagger towards a bad draft pick and near playoffs miss or first round exit with more key assets having their value run down


Just dont trade him to edmonton please.

[Major Major]

I wonder if this is strictly about ice time does moving Hanifin temporarily appease the situation?

The sequencing of these 3 dmen trades is important I think.

[Matty81]

Originally Posted by Major Major

I wonder if this is strictly about ice time does moving Hanifin temporarily appease the situation?

The sequencing of these 3 dmen trades is important I think.

Just a guess but I think it's more, he was critical earlier in the season of teammates who had been saying sutter was the problem and seems to like that harder style of coaching. Seems to me like he would prefer to be in another room