Oilers Rivals Make Surprising Zadorov Trade
While the Edmonton Oilers seem to be sorting out their own problems on defense, other teams are going the trade route.
Nikita Zadorov.
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In a Thursday afternoon trade, the Calgary Flames have found a suitor for Nikita Zadorov - the Vancouver Canucks.
The Flames have traded Zadorov to the Canucks in exchange for a 5th round 2024 draft pick and a 2026 3rd round pick.
The 6-foot-6 248 pound left handed defenseman is in the last year of a contract that pays him $3.75-million.
Nikita Zadorov.
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The 28-year old blueliner has averaged 18:24 of ice time across 21 games this season. He's collected six points in that time.
To go along with the okay point production, Zadorov is a very physical player - with 41 hits this year.
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