Confirmed Signing with Link: [BOS] D Nikita Zadorov signs with the Bruins (6 years, $5M AAV)

[DFAC]

Love Zadorov - wish he could've kept him in Vancouver but the money just didn't make sense.

Boston fans will love him, hope he does well. He's a very easy guy to cheer for

 

[cliffclaven]

6x5??? Should’ve been 4x4 at most

 

[Burnaby Schmo]

6x5??? Should’ve been 4x4 at most

if 4x4 was an option, he'd still be in Vancouver.

 

[TheNumber4]

Classless POS players deserve each other. Big Z and Marchand on the same team? Nothing but bad hockey karma coming Boston's way.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

Boston's D just got harder to play against. Really like this from a Bruin's standpoint.

 

[Cancuks]

Doesn't seem like what the Bruins needed. But better than the Lindholm signing which is going to be awful in 2-3 years.

 

[cliffclaven]

if 4x4 was an option, he'd still be in Vancouver.

Fair enough but Boston got screwed

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

It's possible Zad has leveled up, and can play top four minutes. I think that's what he wanted and we'll get to see how it plays out this season. It's possible Vancouver didn't see him succeeding in that role
Everyone knows how strong he is, and if his play is more consistent, then the value will be there for the contract. A really fun guy to have on your team and he'll definitely be missed.
Downside is if he plays like a bottom pairing guy with costly turn overs and missed assignments. Canucks fans got to see that from Myers for most of his tenure with the Canucks, so that kind of play can really effect a team. If he's only a bottom pairing guy, 5 million seems like a big hit.

Personally, I think he's worth the gamble.

I bet if Z was paired with someone like McAvoy, Charlie would make him look like a top four defenseman.

 

[Bertuzzzi44]

Canucks & Bruins just swapping players at this point.

Zadorov, Lindholm

For

DeBrusk, Heinen, Forbort

Who won the trade? Lol

 

[Sheppy]

Classless POS players deserve each other. Big Z and Marchand on the same team? Nothing but bad hockey karma coming Boston's way.

It’s the crying like this that makes me love this signing even more.

 

[BB79]

Classless POS players deserve each other. Big Z and Marchand on the same team? Nothing but bad hockey karma coming Boston's way.

Cry more.

 

[Double Dion]

This isn't the bad deal people make it out to be. It's a market value deal and the exact contract I thought he'd get.

 

[TheNumber4]

It’s the crying like this that makes me love this signing even more.

Cry more.

Who's crying. I don't care if he goes there. Boston is irrelevant to me, most times I'm cheering them on to take out the Leafs. Just stating facts here.

 

[thefutures]

5m is a risk but it can also be a steal, I trust Boston more than most to give a proper value assessment on Zadorov

 

[Sheppy]

Who's crying. I don't care if he goes there. Boston is irrelevant to me, most times I'm cheering them on to take out the Leafs. Just stating facts here.

You. You’re crying.

 

[TheNumber4]

You. You’re crying.

Nah. Just stating facts. Z is a classless POS and so is Marchand.

I could see Z being decent in Boston though.

 

[Three On Zero]

The moment you knew Big Z was going to get paid…

 

[BB79]

Glad we pumped Zad and Linds value so they could fleece Boston. Neither player will move the needle over 82 and get you firmly into a playoff spot

Glad we pumped the value of DeBrusk and Heinen (LOL!) up for you guys too. DeBrusk was a good 20-25 goal guy for us, so figure he should be a good 12 goal guy for you. Enjoy!

 

[Brookbank]

Glad we pumped the value of DeBrusk and Heinen (LOL!) up for you guys too. DeBrusk was a good 20-25 goal guy for us, so figure he should be a good 12 goal guy for you. Enjoy!

DeBrusk is the same age with similar production as JT Miller in 2019. His dad and Tocchet are friends. He wont want to let his dad down.

Zad and Lind will be good in the playoffs. But not over 82

 

[nucks88]

Wish him well...great personality....6th franchise since 13/14...kinda strange....

 

[GhostfaceWu]

DeBrusk is the same age with similar production as JT Miller in 2019. His dad and Tocchet are friends. He wont want to let his dad down.

Zad and Lind will be good in the playoffs. But not over 82

Lol my dads friends with you coach I won't let you down. Imagine thinking this was something that shouldnt have stayed inside your head.

 

[MKGamingByMunish]

As a Canucks season ticket holder, this stings but the Boston game next season is going to be so damn rowdy and amazing. Everything from the chirping to the game itself!

 

[Gee Wally]

Basically subtract one of the Lollipop Guild guys (Gryz) for a hard hitting monster (Z).

Im more than ok with that.

 

[Artemi Panarin]

Classless POS players deserve each other. Big Z and Marchand on the same team? Nothing but bad hockey karma coming Boston's way.

This guy is terrified of the Boston Bruins

 

[sxvnert]

Not a bottom pairing after signing in boston.