Alberta Public Enemy # 1- Nikita Zadorov

[UrbanImpact]

Big Z continues to lay the body on Alberta.

If you recall, earlier in the playoffs he expressed that Edmonton has a great building and fan base because there's nothing else to do in Edmonton.

Yesterday, unprovoked, he said there's nothing like playing in Vancouver that he can compare with, he said "maybe Calgary, but Calgary isnt event the number 1 team in Alberta"

https://x.com/i/web/status/1793717492797645016

https://x.com/i/web/status/1793717801993277887

https://x.com/i/web/status/1793733236209975483

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[Mr Kot]

Zadorov while making those comments:

 

[syz]

The Oilers seem to live rent free in his head at this point.

 

[Filthy Dangles]

Wow serious shots fired...

"Edmonton's a boring city outside of hockey; the Oilers have a bigger fanbase than the Flames"

Idk how he ever steps foot in Alberta again after those words.

 

[ConnorMcMullet]

Public enemy #1? I don’t think any Oilers fan cares about him in the slightest.

Can’t say the same for Zadorov, being eliminated by the Oilers twice in a row clearly weighs on him.

 

[I am Bettman]

Only one big Z:

 

[dirtydanglez]

public enemy no. 2.

i dont see anyone driving around in a pick-up with a f*** zadorov sticker.

 

[UrbanImpact]

I honestly love Z's willingness to just say whats on his mind. If you havent had a chance yet, go watch the Russian Interview he does regarding his feelings about Russia. This guy just doesnt give a damn.

I've never seen a free agent do this, usually they wont try to make waves when they become free agents so that they can have all options and all markets available for them to sign to, with Big Z he clearly doesnt care if CGY or Edmonton wants to sign him or not, not that those teams would want to sign him either but its just refreshing to hear an athlete not be censored.

 

[JohanFranzenstein]

We need more and less personality in hockey!

I thought it was pretty funny.

 

[Roksta]

Anyone care about that loser's opinion at this point? Evander freaking Kane made him his bitch, I would be mad too

 

[McShogun99]

I was born and raised in Alberta and he is speaking the truth. That's what I love about Russian players and Russians in general, they usually say what's on their mind and don't care who get butthurt about it

 

[Goose]

Guy from Moscow who doesn't think he can return to his country of origin due to his political comments criticizing Canada's cities.

Okay.

 

[UrbanImpact]

Anyone care about that loser's opinion at this point? Evander freaking Kane made him his bitch, I would be mad too

I think a lot of teams care about his opinion and are hoping to be in his good favors regarding their franchise and city, there's probably going to be a lineup of 20+ teams putting in a bid on him in free agency.

 

[The Nuge]

It’s such a nothing burger. Nobody in Alberta is thinking they live in LA/New York, and everyone knows Edmonton has the bigger fanbase. It just comes across as a kind of cringey attempt at being edgy

 

[Killer Orcas]

I think people reading to much into it he's actually a funny personality. Would love to see him return to Vancouver.

 

[Da McBomb]

First Lucic and now Zadorov saying the Oilers rules Alberta... guess even the players see it.

 

[Breakers]

Yes personality

Love it

 

[Bank Shot]

Yes personality

Love it

Is it really personality?

He's just pandering to his current fanbase.

Guy is trying to secure the biggest bag possible and he's pulling out all the stops.

 

[North Cole]

Public enemy #1 in Edmonton is the Dallas Stars, worrying about some other teams locker cleanout isn't high on the Oilers/fans list of focus these days.

Team that signs him to something big will regret it.

 

[El Travo]

Won't somebody think of the children overly sensitive fans?

 

[Junohockeyfan]

Is it really personality?

He's just pandering to his current fanbase.

Guy is trying to secure the biggest bag possible and he's pulling out all the stops.

I mean, he's just stating facts. I don't see any malice in it.

 

[Maple Leaf]

i for one have no interest in what zadovrov thinks

 

[thefutures]

Wow serious shots fired...

"Edmonton's a boring city outside of hockey; the Oilers have a bigger fanbase than the Flames"

Idk how he ever steps foot in Alberta again after those words.

Nots shots just reality lol

 

[Nucker101]

He should've stuck to "get puck in deep and stick to the game plan"

Can never get enough of hearing that

 

[thefutures]

First Lucic and now Zadorov saying the Oilers rules Alberta... guess even the players see it.

Stevie wonder sees it. Calgary has the worse team and worse owner