Zadorov just requested a trade. 😢

[Burner]

Originally Posted by cannon7

Pretty crazy how quick CP Is to turn on this guy. Was one of the few that outwardly GAF.

If Flames were rewarding real leaders, Zadorov would have an "A" instead of Huberdeau.

Zadorov was the only guy keeping the opposition honest physically. Going to be tough to replace what he brings.

Pretty crazy how quick a player who wanted to be here long term turned on the city

[topfiverecords]

Originally Posted by Jbo

Respect the guy and I’ve found his openness to speaking his mind refreshing.

He makes some big plays and is fun to watch but has some huge warts to his game. Just no real foot speed to get back.

I’m fine with him leaving but wish it was handled differently

No foot speed? There was an instance in each of the last three games where he flew back to take away a breakaway opportunity.

[Snuffleupagus]

Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina

Which teams is he a top 2?

Oilers

[Paulie Walnuts]

Originally Posted by cannon7

No, but the last guy who asked for a trade when Conroy stopped returning his phone calls regarding an extension is. 8 goals in 13 games.

He didn't stop returning his calls.

Toffoli got his feelings hurt and jumped the gun and asked for a trade.

They outlined what they plan was and when he found out he wasn't #1 he sounded hurt and asked for a trade right away.

He actually sounded disgruntled and it was a good move to ship him out, instead of having it fester.

Zadorov and his agent look like they are trying to put COnroy into a corner by doing this.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Originally Posted by topfiverecords

No foot speed? There was an instance in each of the last three games where he flew back to take away a breakaway opportunity.

I can only recall one instance and it was less foot speed and more his reach that was able to deflect the puck.

Regardless he is a good skater for that size.

[CFO]

Don't need to make trade today. Wait till deadline or lead up to it.

[dino7c]

I don't think anyone turned on Zadorov

if you asked a week ago, a month ago, a year ago

90% would prefer a trade over a 5x5+

[cannon7]

Originally Posted by Paulie Walnuts

The uproar is hilarious. We should absolutely be catering to Zadorovs demands.

6x6 for a 5th defenceman is the going rate in the NHL right?

Someone said he is a top 2 defenceman lets put him on the top pairing, and lets see the reaction in game threads next season when his gaffes are magnified when played 23 minutes a night.

Every mistake I am sure poster will chime OMG how could COnroy sign him to that deal. 6 more years !!! How could the dumb management not see this coming. Or maybe we can have posters call him a bitch like they did Huberdeau.

Jamie Oleksiak is an obvious Zadorov comparable and got 5 years @ $4.6M. He's also playing top pairing minutes on a weaker d corps on a team ahead of us in the standings. And I'd rather have Zadorov. So yeah, I think 5x5 is fair.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by cannon7

Jamie Oleksiak is an obvious Zadorov comparable and got 5 years @ $4.6M. He's also playing top pairing minutes on a weaker d corps on a team ahead of us in the standings. And I'd rather have Zadorov. So yeah, I think 5x5 is fair.

thing is we have never seen Zadorov play top minutes

Gudbranson looked very good playing on the 3rd pair of a 1st place team too...that contract didn't exactly work out

[cannon7]

Originally Posted by dino7c

I don't think anyone turned on Zadorov

if you asked a week ago, a month ago, a year ago

90% would prefer a trade over a 5x5+

There are multiple posts in this thread telling Zadorov to #### off. Just because you didn't read them doesn't mean they don't exist.

That is what is being responded to.

[CliffFletcher]

Originally Posted by Tbull8

Devils are a great fit imo. Ready to take a step, but their LD looks atrocious.

Siegenthaler
Bahl
Smith

Either Zadorov or Hanifin should be going there

Agreed on Bahl and Smith. But they really like Siegenthaler, and he plays well with Hamilton. Hughes can play LD (he’s a leftie) and will almost certainly be moved to the second pairing as he gets his feet under him. So if the Devils do bring in Zadorov, it will likely be to play on the 3rd pairing.

Siegenthaler-Hamilton
Hughes-Marino
Zadorov-Smith/Miller

[Paulie Walnuts]

Zadorov has signed 4 contracts after his ELC.

2 years, 1 year, 1 year, 2 years.

His last 2 year deal was when he was a UFA so maybe teams are cautious handing him a big deal.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by cannon7

There are multiple posts in this thread telling Zadorov to #### off. Just because you didn't read them doesn't mean they don't exist.

That is what is being responded to.

well to come out with this in Toronto on a back to back was a calculated move...and pretty scummy IMO

I can understand why people are a bit pissed


No matter what the Flames do its always wrong to some of you guys

Colorado and Chicago didnt see a top4 dman either...neither wanted to give him term or dollars. Why is it always the Flames who have to sign the retirement deal? And when they don't they are the bad guy?

[MrMike]

Originally Posted by Paulie Walnuts

Zadorov has signed 4 contracts after his ELC.

2 years, 1 year, 1 year, 2 years.

His last 2 year deal was when he was a UFA so maybe teams are cautious handing him a big deal.

Still blows my mind that Gudbranson got that contract and Zadorov didn’t.

[MegaErtz]

Originally Posted by keenan87

What is the connection between Francis and Edwards?

Francis is his PR man. From lobbying for public money to build the new arena, to chastising agents for doing their jobs, to threatening to move the team to Houston, he’s done it all.

Has Francis ever punished an article critical of the Flames? Not a GM or coach, but the actual organization?

[Spurs]

Originally Posted by Paulie Walnuts

He didn't stop returning his calls.

Toffoli got his feelings hurt and jumped the gun and asked for a trade.

They outlined what they plan was and when he found out he wasn't #1 he sounded hurt and asked for a trade right away.

He actually sounded disgruntled and it was a good move to ship him out, instead of having it fester.

Zadorov and his agent look like they are trying to put COnroy into a corner by doing this.

How did he jump the gun? He got traded to a better team with a better situation for him short term and likely long term?

[gvitaly]

If we're sending Z to TOR, I would like to see either Liljergren or Robertson going the other way. I don't mind taking on Klingberg, but I don't see Tre trading a 1st for a player without term.

[schteve_d]

Originally Posted by mile

https://twitter.com/user/status/1723398728831443408

I'm all for it. I will miss Z as I really liked what he brought in his role. If his rumoured ask is true, then we need to get back the best that we can for him.

If his leaving triggers a rebuild then I fully support it. It's just too bad that this forces our hand when Gaudreau and Tkachuk's leaving didn't. We'd be so far better off had we started our rebuild then, before these ridiculous contracts to Kadri and Huberdeau.

This organization will likely regret that for a long time. I was a fan of Tre but he sure left us in a mess.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by Spurs

How did he jump the gun? He got traded to a better team with a better situation for him short term and likely long term?

lol wat? you may have noticed he doesn't have a contract for next season...could be injured tomorrow. Devils aren't giving him term they have some big contracts coming up.

[Aarongavey]

Originally Posted by cannon7

No, but the last guy who asked for a trade when Conroy stopped returning his phone calls regarding an extension is. 8 goals in 13 games.

Pretty sure I am on the record as saying trading a 70 point guy for what we got was a bad return. Nonetheless it is the right move for the Flames to trade all these guys. I am hoping he does better with the future trades but this team is not going anywhere anytime soon. The Flames should not be signing any of their older players to contracts, certainly not longterm contracts.