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

[viper0220]

Would a long term contract make sense, he can be put on long term injury in the last few years.

He gets his money this way.

 

[PromisedLand]

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.

I think he will test hte UFA market, won't get what he is looking for and then circle back on the initial offer by the nucks (if nucks haven't spent that money already on someone else); or he will see if he can get back to the Avs (he is still tight with his teammates there from what I recall).

Anyone that offers a 6x6 for Zadorov must be of the beleif that they are winning a cup within the next 2 to 3 years and Zadorov is the towring presence needed back there. Else that is one helluva gamble for him.

I really don;t like looking at players' performance in a contract year; instead of long-term consistency. Zadorov IMO hasn't shown a long term consistency in his play to command a 6x6

 

[David71]

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

brad trevling or some team with alot of cap space. example. anahiem

 

[PromisedLand]

brad trevling or some team with alot of cap space. example. anahiem

I am a hardcore Leafs fan and I would riot if Leafs offered Zadorov 6x6.

 

[Three On Zero]

Loved big Z, but 6x6 is too rich, even if he was the best defenceman in the Canucks/Oilers series

 

[Siludin]

Go even more bold: 8 x 4.5

 

[absolute garbage]

Go even more bold: 8 x 4.5

Exactly. Same money. Last years are gonna suck but that's far away.

 

[Bourne Endeavor]

Exactly. Same money. Last years are gonna suck but that's far away.

I don't even think they'll be that bad if the cap continues to rise. If he's especially bad we can always opt for a buyout.

I really hope management isn't afraid to give big term. Which they kind of seem to be.

 

[stats1]

Didn’t Zadorov say he was open to Toronto when he made his trade request? Would not be surprised if he signed there if it doesn’t work out with Vancouver. I’d hate it as a Leaf fan because the last thing this team needs is more slow ogres.

Montour, Theodore (in a Marner trade) would be much much better

 

[hockeykicker]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1802767438628749457

 

[McHelpus]

Loved big Z, but 6x6 is too rich, even if he was the best defenceman in the Canucks/Oilers series

- Big Z is Chara.
- Canucks will overpay because they will panic.
- Bouchard was the best dman in the Canucks/Oilers series.

 

[Canucks LB]

Just how far off are they?

I can understand if Vancouver doesn’t want to give him like 5.5 or 6 million.

But if it’s 5 million, you got to do that deal.

You can’t lose both Joshua and zadorov, they are major parts of our new identity

 

[UrbanImpact]

Just how far off are they?

I can understand if Vancouver doesn’t want to give him like 5.5 or 6 million.

But if it’s 5 million, you got to do that deal.

You can’t lose both Joshua and zadorov, they are major parts of our new identity

They are probably not too far on AAV but more so term than anything.

I'd say Canucks are comfortable with around 4.75x 5

Where Z is probably holding out for more security around 6-7 years.

 

[Bourne Endeavor]

Just how far off are they?

I can understand if Vancouver doesn’t want to give him like 5.5 or 6 million.

But if it’s 5 million, you got to do that deal.

You can’t lose both Joshua and zadorov, they are major parts of our new identity

Likewise, if they're grumbling over term but he's willing to sign for 5M, just do it. Who cares if it's 5, 6 or even 7 years at that point?

 

[Vancity96]

I would do 4-4.5mil for 7-8 years as a Canucks fan. I much prefer this over giving him 5+ for 4-6 years.

The key for me is to keep the AAV down and offer term as the cap rises.

 

[Ianturnedbull]

Enlighten me a bit. Is Z a top 4 D? Are people here knocking his ability because the Leafs are interested?

Be honest. What is the truth here.

Some here are saying 5.5 x 5 is fair. So what is it?

 

[LOFIN]

Enlighten me a bit. Is Z a top 4 D? Are people here knocking his ability because the Leafs are interested?

Be honest. What is the truth here.

Some here are saying 5.5 x 5 is fair. So what is it?

No

 

[Ianturnedbull]

6 x 6 is crazy. Toronto probably want him, but they are not insane.

Z's agent must be ready to wait until training camp. No way anyone picks him up at 6 x 6 on July 1st.

What do bottom 6 d players make these days? Isn't 2.5 million too much too?

 

[DearDiary]

I would go 2 years at 4.5 mill. Anything higher than that is not worth it for a team that wants to routinely make the playoffs.

 

[Avsfan1921]

Enlighten me a bit. Is Z a top 4 D? Are people here knocking his ability because the Leafs are interested?

Be honest. What is the truth here.

Some here are saying 5.5 x 5 is fair. So what is it?

He has always been inconsistent. He can be a great 1v1 defender and can be very physical. Gets lost quite often in defensive systems is not the smartest player. I don’t think anything over 4.5 is a smart move for any franchise. Great character dude though. Toronto is better off reserving that money for a Jeff finger type defenceman.

 

[trellaine201]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1802767438628749457

So there close.

 

[Minnesota Knudsens]

6 x 6 is crazy. Toronto probably want him, but they are not insane.

Z's agent must be ready to wait until training camp. No way anyone picks him up at 6 x 6 on July 1st.

What do bottom 6 d players make these days? Isn't 2.5 million too much too?

The wildcard here is Treliving, who due to his mentorship from Brian Burke, often makes dumb decisions in the name of truculence.

 

[bringbacktheskate604]

So there close.

All these pundits throw as much shit at the wall as we do lol.

My favourite Dhaliwal one was when he said that Edler is basically out the door then 10 minutes later he re-signed.

With Elliote while I love his overall shtik, his podcast etc, he's had so many misses but his complete almost year long bungling of the EP situation has to be my #1.

My shit at the wall is he's gondoo and replaced by Dillion. Guentzel, Roy, Stephenson as well as Toffoli are nucks.
Hronek is re-signed for 8×7

 

[bringbacktheskate604]

Enlighten me a bit. Is Z a top 4 D? Are people here knocking his ability because the Leafs are interested?

Be honest. What is the truth here.

Some here are saying 5.5 x 5 is fair. So what is it?

Z has a lot of good going for him but the only really thing I'll miss is his hitting.
Everything else is fine, he's a solid #5 that has some days he looks like a top 4 guy but just as many where he doesn't.
If he gets paid like a top four guy than obviously he's going to play fulltime in the top four and even when Soucy was out for 20+ games, Tochett and Foote trusted Cole more.

As a nucks fans I'd rather pay less and sign Dillion and with EP2 almost ready, we have our next heavy hitter who is likely going to be ready sooner than later and has great potential defensively, and physically.

Last thing I'll say is Myers is a guy id take 10 times out of 10.

 

[brock hughes007]

Just how far off are they?

I can understand if Vancouver doesn’t want to give him like 5.5 or 6 million.

But if it’s 5 million, you got to do that deal.

You can’t lose both Joshua and zadorov, they are major parts of our new identity

I agree.They both need to stay.