What is the reasoning behind this - that you cannot have two large Dmen in the lineup at once but can have 4 passive Dmen? I get everyone has a preference on how to build a team, but to say something CANT work seems a bit over the top here.
The one skillset this D is flush with is puck moving dmen....I don't understand the logic behind having to move out a similar player to make room for Zadorov, when they can move Gryz and replace him with a similar skillset in Lohrei, while adding another dimension to their D in Zadorov - but of course this is my preference to team building as I like a good balance in skills both for forwards and D.
They can easily rotate out Forbort/Shatty/Zadorov as needed and now add a guy who has played both LD and RD, has a hard shot and can be physical.
I also question how much of Zadorovs poor underlying defensive stats are because of his skill and how much are due to: playing for a non-playoff team, playing for a new coach 3 times in the past 4 seasons, much like Lindholms were awful before he came here. With the solid defensive structure instilled in the players here, why can't Zadorov see an improvement in his play?
Now if they can pull off Zadorov for Forbort type deal that's fine too, but I think these two can coexist on an NHL team and still be fine.
