Player Discussion Nikita Zadorov

[ranold26]

What number is he wearing?

He has worn 16(3 times), 51, 61 and 91.
I like 91. Short for 911.

 

[kanucks25]

Canucks fan coming in peace.

If you get the Zadorov we saw in the playoffs, he's worth the contract. Great skater for his size (will rush the puck up here and there) and an intimidating physical presence.

However it's a small sample size, and for most of his career he's been a bottom-pairing guy with a tantalizing toolbox but was prone to too many dumb mistakes and penalties.

He really kept those mistakes to a minimum once he landed in Vancouver, and played a very solid physical game.

 

[vjcsmoke]

I think I'm going to like this guy

https://x.com/i/web/status/1420399388078354433

He said, "Touch my Goalie again." Dude is a mean SOB and protects his teammates.

 

[Mick Riddleton]

Going love seeing Bennett and mouth guard chewer eat some ice after he hits them. I cannot wait to see them bully the Laffs too. More than anything, Zada the Lada is a stand-up guy, even calling out his countrymen who do speak out. That takes some kahunas.

 

[Montecristo]

This guy was who i wanted. Offseason gets an A. Exactly the type of guy they need to try to match the floridas and carolinas and NYs with. Physicality

 

[RiverbottomChuck]

It’s criminal to get Zadorov after Jack retires.

 

[TorontLoL 67]

That first open ice hit is gonna make this fanbase fall in love with this guy. I like the nickname Zaddy too. Hey Tkachuk, meet your new daddy big Zaddy!

 

[Colt.45Orr]

I was watching hit compilations of his all night in anticipation of this. This is my fav signing by the bruins since Savard/Chara

Same. Today reminded me of that July 1st

 

[CDJ]

Same. Today reminded me of that July 1st

It’s an identity forming move- they’re not going to get pushed around anymore. Add Kastelic and Jones to the mix. This team is huge, they’re mean, and shit a lot of them can skate well for their size. They’ll charge into war with Zadorov leading the way and setting the tone

 

[SPLBRUIN]

Love this signing, have always wanted him in a Bruins uniform. Glad to see Sweeney getting the Bruins back to the big and bad.

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

Methinks he’ll be a fan favourite - even if he stays as he has been his whole career, which is a guy who runs hot and cold. But when he runs hot, look the eff out. He was outstanding in the post season this year - his transition game was great, he provided a ton of offense, and he pounded opposing players. Everyone had to be aware when he was on the ice.

And if he manages to find that gear consistently…ugh. For me. Not for you.

Personally, I’d have happily signed him to this deal to keep him in Vancouver.

 

[JHockey14]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807847379561074890

Good answer, I like him already

I would like to throw “Big Daddy Zaddy” into the nickname ring. Anyone?

Mid-Size Z

Welcome to Boston.

I’d like to throw “Big Daddy Zaddy” into the nickname ring of options lol

 

[Neely08]

McAvoy to Zadarov - "Where is we goin now, Thunder?"

It's been since Chara that we had someone the opposition had to actually worry a/b getting smoked? I'll take it. It's about time.

Price? It's that, or watch him go somewhere else...
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[Bread and Circuses]

Fantastic pickup for a team that operates like the B's do, he's going to do well here in this system.

 

[BadBruins]

Such a perfect fit for this blueline.

 

[Ozzy Osbourne]

What number is he wearing?

666

 

[Carl Hungus]

Chara was my favorite Bruin. Still is. He's a different player, but this still makes me very happy.

 

[Coach Parker]

Loved what Rogers Arena in Vancouver did with Zadorov

 

[TCB]

 

[Coach Parker]

Loved what Rogers Arena in Vancouver did with Zadorov

I can’t post it here but at the comeback game CS Edmonton I took a video of how they turned Schwarzenegger into Zadorov from T2.

 

[BergyWho37]

Zablowurdorsov

Exactly what we’ve needed on this roster let’s be the hammer !

 

[22Brad Park]

I would pair Zadorov with Carlo because he is a stay at home D man.Real risky pairing with McAvoy because Chuck takes off alot and Zadorov wanders up ice too

 

[SPB2776]

Just watching a few of his hits tells me Zadorov will be a cult hero, a la Quaider, about 1.2 seconds into his first shift.

Defensemen with snarl are the best type of defensemen. I saw on Twitter today that McAvoy is now the smallest defenseman on the team.

Precisely what this team needed

 

[Dr Hook]

Just watching a few of his hits tells me Zadorov will be a cult hero, a la Quaider, about 1.2 seconds into his first shift.

Defensemen with snarl are the best type of defensemen. I saw on Twitter today that McAvoy is now the smallest defenseman on the team.

Precisely what this team needed

I think Mac is bigger than Wotherspoon, at least heftier anyway, but yeah it's a very large group- maybe the biggest in the league now?

 

[Thirty Seven]

Wanted him back when he was with the Avs.

I imagine Marchand is happy, let the rat run wild.