Would be a good add and a great fit but I'm worried about the money. We've developed plenty of good 3rd-pairing defensemen over the years and it can become redundant quick if we find a guy in the McQuaid mold (easier said than done) who can be productive and cost effective for years.Zadorov is not 1st pairing defenceman... Idealy he is playing 3rd pairing /forbort replacement
To an extent, I'm OK with overpaying for someone who will immediately be your best center and plays a game that would make him a perfect 2C down the line, especially if the cap continues to go up. Overpaying for depth players can kill you.