Rumor: Canucks making their final offer on Zadorov this weekend. There are rumblings that some teams are prepared to offer him 6x6 on July 1

[Canucks LB]

Zadorov was great in Vancouver. We loved his play, his swagger, his soundbytes, and the presence he brought to the team.

But 6x6 is insane.

Perfectly said, the guy is absolutely loved here, he performed incredibly well, but you can’t give him 6 million for six years

 

[Canucks LB]

I actually think he would be a fantastic fit for Toronto, and his personality would make him a fan favourite over there as well

 

[LeonDraisaitl]

I see him falling out of favour on his new contract ala Tyler Myers

 

[innitfam]

Best of luck elsewhere to Z at that price.

 

[rea]

Ima throw out a guess of canucks 4.85m for 6yrs but give him huge front loaded bonuses in the first 3 yrs that pay the majority of the salary, thus making it easier to trade later if needed, but satisfies the player getting front loaded money.

 

[Son of Petter]

I hope the Canucks stay away from anything crazy like 6M. Money better spent elsewhere, just go get a Brendan Dillon on the cheap instead.

 

[Cancuks]

6x6 is not unrealistic considering they gave Myers 6x5 five years ago. I'd rather offer him 8x4.5 to lower the cap hit. Some team with cap space to burn might even offer 7 million plus.

 

[iFan]

6x6 is not unrealistic considering they gave Myers 6x5 five years ago. I'd rather offer him 8x4.5 to lower the cap hit. Some team with cap space to burn might even offer 7 million plus.

Benning gave Myers that...

 

[Canuck Luck]

if someone gives him 6x6 cya Zaddy! Guy is a solid #4 but the Canucks can't afford a 6M #4. Dillon should come in at half that for half the years at most and should be a slight drop off I imagine

 

[Ita]

6x6 is not unrealistic considering they gave Myers 6x5 five years ago. I'd rather offer him 8x4.5 to lower the cap hit. Some team with cap space to burn might even offer 7 million plus.

The Myers contract was bad from day 1.

 

[Musampa]

Everyone just need to imagine Oilers with Zadorov instead of Nurse and then to think again if he worth 6x6

 

[Nona Di Giuseppe]

Really? He gets third pairing minutes more often than not on the teams he's played for.

that was then. he got more minutes with the canucks and canucks started winning. not hard to figure

 

[Szechwan]

that was then. he got more minutes with the canucks and canucks started winning. not hard to figure

?? Nucks were a top 3 team in the league for the 1st half of the season, we'll before Z got here.

Agree he can play more than a bottom pairing role though

 

[Nona Di Giuseppe]

A lot of fuss over a pretty average player

coming from a guy in bed by the time he usually plays, hilarious.. he was everything anyone would want out of a player in the playoffs.

 

[Shane Diesel]

that was then. he got more minutes with the canucks and canucks started winning. not hard to figure

He finished sixth in TOI among Vancouver defensemen in the regular season.

 

[Russian_fanatic]

5x5 is the perfect deal

This is good for both parties, come on, buddy

Definitely do not want more than 5x5

If a team wants to throw out 6x6, more power to big Z.

 

[Djp]

6x6 is not unrealistic considering they gave Myers 6x5 five years ago. I'd rather offer him 8x4.5 to lower the cap hit. Some team with cap space to burn might even offer 7 million plus.

Different GM

What is he...a bottom pair D?

I like him. I just dont think he should get that much. Physical Dmen usually dont last as long dur to injuries that occur at 30+

He also is a LD which hurts his value

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

Some of y’all are so dramatic.

We’ve got Vancouver fans in here saying between 4.5-5.5 x 6 is fine - but somehow 500k more is an “albatross” contract.

Proven commodity in the playoffs, mentally sound, solid overall player. 6x6 would be fine for any team IMO. Last couple years would probably hurt but that’s July 1 for you.

Hronek at 7.5 or Zadorov at 6

Which is more impactful to your team and which do you keep?

 

[Phrasing]

Hronek at 7.5 or Zadorov at 6

Which is more impactful to your team and which do you keep?

Both overpaid

 

[TGWL]

Jalen Chatfield who is a verteran AHLer and has only been a regular the last couple of seasons just signed for 3mil.

You think Big Z is only worth 1mil more than him?

Zadorov is starting to get severely under-rated here.

I think with what he brings, he is easily worth around 4.75-5.25AAV

It's not the 6 million part. It's the 6 million over 6 years. If Zadorov asked for 6 over 3, teams wouldn't have an issue. Going 6 years at that price is what seems to be an issue. I don't know that he's the dman you sign to age 35.

6x6 is not unrealistic considering they gave Myers 6x5 five years ago. I'd rather offer him 8x4.5 to lower the cap hit. Some team with cap space to burn might even offer 7 million plus.

8 years is ridiculous even at 4.5

 

[Budz]

While I really love his game, too many LD already for the Leafs. I don’t think it happens for TO.

Now, If we are moving Rielly (NMC), then I’m all for it - even at 6x6.

This would also mean 2 additional signings for RD. Seems like a lot of moving parts and Tre already has the Marner drama to manage.

I think signs elsewhere…

 

[sittler rules!!!]

Canucks making one last push to re-sign Zadorov this weekend. Both Dhalliwal and Friedman are reporting that Vancouver will try one last time this weekend to get a deal done otherwise both parties will be moving on.

Dhaliwal adds that there are rumblings that some teams are prepared to offer Z a 6x6contract on July 1.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1801677032646185125

https://x.com/i/web/status/1801662761472299245

https://x.com/i/web/status/1801610614558888354

Why do I have a bad feeling that it is the Leafs offering 6 x 6 (Treliving had him in Calgary)

 

[dgibb10]

6 mill a year for Nikita Zadorov until he's 35 would be a disaster of a contract waiting to happen

 

[PromisedLand]

who the F is offering Zadorov 6 x 6 ? WHAT MADNESS is this?

 

[Trash Panda]

Guy is gonna be Brooks Orpik 2.0 when he signs this summer, but more power to him.

Make hay while the sun is shining, bud.