Rumor: Nikita Zadorov Would Welcome Move To Toronto

[Ianturnedbull]

I think if I’m Tre, I’m making this a bigger move than just one player.

I’m thinking about defense, the 4th line, our prospects who can step in, even goalies and signing Nylander if I’m the GM right now.

I think if this is happening and it drags out, that these teams are looking at a bigger deal. I wouldn’t mind a 10 player deal with the flames again

You had me right up until that last sentence.

 

[Strangle]

You had me right up until that last sentence.

I get it, it’s difficult scenario to picture or to work through.

But I can see a much bigger deal or series of deals working out for these two teams

 

[arso40]

We have like 5 good prospects so we're probably not gonna get away with someone else

Topi is probably the one you can maybe sell

Ugh I don’t wanna

 

[Larcos_Unal]

6'6
235lbs
above average skater
ornery bastard

 

[arso40]

I get it, it’s difficult scenario to picture or to work through.

But I can see a much bigger deal or series of deals working out for these two teams

Do elaborate

 

[leafsfan5]

Last year TJ was not good in the playoffs.

That is recency bias though, he was very good in previous playoffs with us.

He only struggled against Florida last year

Against Tampa he shut down the 2 best playoff performers in the NHL 5v5

 

[rumman]

I'm not a big TJ Brodie guy but he can do well when he's put with the right partner.

did you mean when he has a capable partner to carry his load for him???????

 

[WTFMAN99]

did you mean when he has a capable partner to carry his load for him???????

Muzzin-Brodie in that playoff series against the Bolts was actually highly effective. Muzzin had missed a bunch of time but Brodie was probably a breath of fresh air after being with Holl for a couple of years.

 

[al secord]

With all these commercials trying to attract Torontonians to Alberta, it's refreshing to hear someone publicly state his desire to move here.

 

[PROUD PAPA]

Was hoping we'd get him last summer. Big, mobile, physical d-man has been on my wish list for years.
I won't even care if we overpay a little.
And if we do acquire Zadorov, find a way to keep him if at all reasonable to do so.

 

[DarkKnight]

https://x.com/nylanderthews/status/1723368952372334640?s=46&t=WFIOQmx68zn6ETcfoESWmA

 

[Mess]

Zadorov and Leafs GM Brad Treliving have an obvious history, and the Leafs have reportedly been interested in the big Russian defenseman since before the season began, which bodes well for a potential deal to be struck. Treliving also has a great relationship with Flames GM Craig Conroy, which also doesn't hurt.

Zadorov and the Leafs might be a match made in heaven with what they stand to be able to do for one another right now. Big, nasty, physical defensemen seem to be a hot commodity. Zadorov is already an effective NHL defenseman in Calgary during the regular season, but his game is tailor made for the postseason.

 

[Drytoast]

 

[Rants Mulliniks]

Zadorov and Leafs GM Brad Treliving have an obvious history, and the Leafs have reportedly been interested in the big Russian defenseman since before the season began, which bodes well for a potential deal to be struck. Treliving also has a great relationship with Flames GM Craig Conroy, which also doesn't hurt.

Zadorov and the Leafs might be a match made in heaven with what they stand to be able to do for one another right now. Big, nasty, physical defensemen seem to be a hot commodity. Zadorov is already an effective NHL defenseman in Calgary during the regular season, but his game is tailor made for the postseason.

Certainly would help towards replacing Schenn.

 

[Mess]

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TJ Brodie back to Calgary @ $5 mil for Zadorov $3.750 mil = + $1.25 mil additional cap space and then allows the Leafs to carry an extra depth player.

 

[Drytoast]

TJ Brodie back to Calgary @ $5 mil for Zadorov $3.750 mil = + $1.25 mil additional cap space and then allows the Leafs to carry an extra depth player.

Why on EARTH would Calgary make that trade? Beyond the reality that they also have zero cap space. (so they can't take on Brodie's contract without clearing out more cap space somehow...) Why does everyone assume we could just dump our garbage in trades for their better pieces?

While we are at it, let's just trade up Domi + Reaves to Edmonton for Draisaitl!

Calgary is going to want something spicy in return or they will find another dance partner. And the cap numbers have to work.

 

[myleafs]

Driving up what price?

It's a trade not a free agent signing.

His agent doesn't give a shit what Calgary gets in return.

But what is Calgary gonna want in return?

 

[leafan11]

To get Zadorov you’re gonna have to give up a first , Minten, or Robertson . You think the cost is worth it ? Not to mention giving up another asset to get rid of Klingberg.

 

[myleafs]

Miss Dubas yet?

Who?

 

[Gallagbi]

Why on EARTH would Calgary make that trade? Beyond the reality that they also have zero cap space. (so they can't take on Brodie's contract without clearing out more cap space somehow...) Why does everyone assume we could just dump our garbage in trades for their better pieces?

While we are at it, let's just trade up Domi + Reaves to Edmonton for Draisaitl!

Calgary is going to want something spicy in return or they will find another dance partner. And the cap numbers have to work.

Brodie's better and its not close.

If we dump Brodie we lose a top PK guy who can either play shutdown minutes or supporting Mo. Z is a depth PK guy who you want in the 4/5 role

 

[Leafblooded]

Tell me again why we didn't resign Schenn? Oh right, our culture reeks and no self respecting warrior wants to go to bat for this team

 

[RunItBackAgain]

Klingberg, a 3rd, and a C prospect. Highest offer.

 

[LeafalCrusader]

Why on EARTH would Calgary make that trade? Beyond the reality that they also have zero cap space. (so they can't take on Brodie's contract without clearing out more cap space somehow...) Why does everyone assume we could just dump our garbage in trades for their better pieces?

While we are at it, let's just trade up Domi + Reaves to Edmonton for Draisaitl!

Calgary is going to want something spicy in return or they will find another dance partner. And the cap numbers have to work.

Give me Brodie over Zadorov any day.

 

[kb]

To get Zadorov you’re gonna have to give up a first , Minten, or Robertson . You think the cost is worth it ? Not to mention giving up another asset to get rid of Klingberg.

To get a 28 year old impending UFA D with the 5th highest TOI on the 3rd last team in the league?

This is waaaaay too much

Why on EARTH would Calgary make that trade? Beyond the reality that they also have zero cap space. (so they can't take on Brodie's contract without clearing out more cap space somehow...) Why does everyone assume we could just dump our garbage in trades for their better pieces?

While we are at it, let's just trade up Domi + Reaves to Edmonton for Draisaitl!

Calgary is going to want something spicy in return or they will find another dance partner. And the cap numbers have to work.

He's got the 5th amount of TOI on the 3rd from the bottom team in the NHL.

But he's big!!

 

[Drytoast]

Brodie's better and its not close.

If we dump Brodie we lose a top PK guy who can either play shutdown minutes or supporting Mo. Z is a depth PK guy who you want in the 4/5 role

If you believe Brodie is better and it's not close...why the hell are we making or d core worse?