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

[Master Bill]

Classic Edmonton thinking they are the center of the hockey universe, and these transactions occurred because of them

The Oilers chased him right out of the Pacific/West

 

[ref19]

Huh? Just lo

B's blueline has to be the best in the NHL after this signing.

Lohrei-McAvoy
Lindholm-Carlo
Zadorov-Peeke
Wotherspoon

Pairs obviously subject to change, but this is definitely the biggest group they've had in a while + Lohrei adds an offensive element that they haven't had since Krug. He was their best player for a lot of the playoffs.

Huh? Just looking at the Central. Colorado, Minnesota and Nashville are all better

 

[Superlative Soup]

Can’t wait to see Zadarov vs the Leafs

 

[CheerstoBeers]

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

As you sign Debrusk for 5.5 and PTO hero Heinen .. Gross

 

[Aqualung]

That's pricier but not as bad as the others for a #4/5

 

[Zerotonine]

Big z back in Boston.... wait a second.....

 

[WarriorOfGandhi]

you could pay Zadorov a max contract and not regret it for a second. Just ask Mark Schiefele:

 

[cheesymc]

Dang I'm jealous... I wanted him on my team...

Didn't he want 6 million per? What did the Canucks offer?

 

[BruinsFan37]

From Vancouver to Boston:
Elias Lindholm
Nikita Zadorov

From Boston to Vancouver:
Jake Debrusk
Danon Heinlen
Derek Forbort

Seems like a fair trade to me...

 

[HuskyBruinPride]

Huh? Just lo

Huh? Just looking at the Central. Colorado, Minnesota and Nashville are all better

That's just like

Huh? Just lo

Huh? Just looking at the Central. Colorado, Minnesota and Nashville are all better

That's just like, you opinion, man.

 

[thekernel]

The Oilers chased him right out of the Pacific/West

Idk what you're smoking, his performance against Edmonton is what got him a 6-year deal

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

5M and 6 years for a bottom pairing dman is still too much. Zadorov can fill in on the top 4 when injuries happen but he's not a top 4.

 

[KillerMillerTime]

Way too much money and term for a bottom pairing D.

Lol, sure bub. He'll see a decent amount of 5\5 time with McAvoy and will absolutely
kill at least a cycle a game more than any other dman.

 

[LordBacon]

Good player but not worth the term imho.
Best of luck to Zadorov. He will fit right in the bruins.

 

[Larry Hanson]

Love the player, not that contract though. He can be very effective at times, at least it won't be a boat anchor. Good luck medium Z.

 

[quat]

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.

 

[vanarchy]

This guy will fit the Bruins like a glove. The AAV isn't even as bad as I was expecting.

 

[Mad-Marcus]

Bruins D system is different from both Calgary and Vancouver, should help. Hybrid zone, guess we'll see.

 

[PanniniClaus]

Boston will be absolutely miserable to play.. More miserable than ever,

 

[zar]

I thought the Canucks offered 6 x 6 and he wanted to stay there? What happened?

 

[Burnaby Schmo]

That term, tho. I glad Alvin stayed away from that.

I thought the Canucks offered 6 x 6 and he wanted to stay there? What happened?

The final offer was 5x5, I guess he wanted the extra year.

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

I wonder if Big Z sees time with McAvoy. Big Z will fit into the Bruins style of play perfectly.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

Too much, too long. But exciting nonetheless.

Size and toughness desperately needed.

 

[Zirakzigil]

Ugly contract. Too much term and cap. Hes a #4 on a decent team.

 

[ijuka]

Dunno, feels like a lot of money for Zadorov.