Player Discussion Nikita Zadorov

[Gee Wally]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1837559825489612821

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[bme44]

He is a player that will grow on you the more you watch him IMO. I like how he responded to each question. Physical with descant skill set and a desire to win, is a formula for success

 

[Kegs]

Do we love him yet?

 

[SwayHeyKid]

Dude gets it. Success is winning the Cup. I know fans here disagree (honestly not sure why) but it's nice to import as many as these type cup of bust players they can.

 

[CDJ]

Do we love him yet?

I did before he was a bruin. I didn’t actually think they’d sign him

 

[bearcountry17]

Him speaking out against the invasion of Ukraine was very admirable. Always liked the player but it takes some serious cajones to go on the record like that. Wish there were more young Russians willing to do the same.

 

[bruinsfan1968]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1837559825489612821

I like what Zadorov is saying, hopefully it resonates with the rest of the team and sways a certain young man who plays goalie to get on the ice with the guys!

 

[Mad-Marcus]

He's a pretty good interview, seems intelligent. Love how he corrected the interviewer about his ice time. "Well, it's lower because of penalties and sometimes getting kicked out".
I believe he will become a fan favorite. We Bruins fans, love tough guys!

 

[Hookslide]

Do we love him yet?

Probably wait until his first big hit, hugs and kisses if he nails Thachuk.

 

[KillerMillerTime]

He's a pretty good interview, seems intelligent. Love how he corrected the interviewer about his ice time. "Well, it's lower because of penalties and sometimes getting kicked out".
I believe he will become a fan favorite. We Bruins fans, love tough guys.

He's a pretty good interview, seems intelligent. Love how he corrected the interviewer about his ice time. "Well, it's lower because of penalties and sometimes getting kicked out".
I believe he will become a fan favorite. We Bruins fans, love tough guys!

Skates well N\S for such a big guy.

 

[Terrier]

Nikita Zadorov ready to make his mark as a Bruin

In Nikita Zadorov, the Bruins added some fear factor to the blue line.

www.bostonherald.com

 

[PlayMakers]

Anybody panicked about him starting on the 3rd pair?

 

[LSCII]

Anybody panicked about him starting on the 3rd pair?

Why would anyone panic over water finding it's natural level? He is a third pairing guy and has been for his entire career. The money Sweeney paid him doesn't change what he is. It simply makes him overpaid.

 

[dangermike]

Why would anyone panic over water finding it's natural level? He is a third pairing guy and has been for his entire career. The money Sweeney paid him doesn't change what he is. It simply makes him overpaid.

if all the pairings are steady to better then i couldnt care less (unless we cant score at all)

 

[Knight]

Anybody panicked about him starting on the 3rd pair?

Nah, he looked great after the first game with some deft passes, and seemed to mesh well with Peeke. I'm sure Monty will move him around as he continues to settle in with the B's. Starting on the third pair is a safe choice for now.

 

[Son of Donegal]

Really looking forward to Zadorov giving Bennett and Tkachuk back to back Zangief Spinning Piledrivers tonight.

 

[Raleighfern]

i see a lot of posts suggesting that we overpaid for our 3rd d pairing.

a quick peake at puckpedia has the bruins at about 32% of the cap dedicated to the defense (unless i read it incorrectly). there are 8 teams with a higher % dedicated to their D (and 4 other teams within one or two%). with the ever changing d pairings monty is going to use, would the overall % of cap be a better gauge on d cost than just looking at the pairing combos?

 

[Knight]

I'd also add that Hampus has looked healthy this preseason and seems to have regained the pep in his step, which may influence the pairings. Small sample size though.

 

[LSCII]

i see a lot of posts suggesting that we overpaid for our 3rd d pairing.

a quick peake at puckpedia has the bruins at about 32% of the cap dedicated to the defense (unless i read it incorrectly). there are 8 teams with a higher % dedicated to their D (and 4 other teams within one or two%). with the ever changing d pairings monty is going to use, would the overall % of cap be a better gauge on d cost than just looking at the pairing combos?

It's not the percentage allotted to the defense over all, its that they're paying their bottom pairing of Peeke and Zad $7.75 mill per as a cap hit. That's insane when you look at the fact that their top 6 looks like Swiss cheese. That nearly 8 mill could have and should have been used on an impact player instead of bottom pairing stiffs, who by the nature of their roles, should be low cost players. Paying them that while leaving massive holes at the top of the roster is why this team is in cap trouble.

 

[NDiesel]

It's not the percentage allotted to the defense over all, its that they're paying their bottom pairing of Peeke and Zad $7.75 mill per as a cap hit. That's insane when you look at the fact that their top 6 looks like Swiss cheese. That nearly 8 mill could have and should have been used on an impact player instead of bottom pairing stiffs, who by the nature of their roles, should be low cost players. Paying them that while leaving massive holes at the top of the roster is why this team is in cap trouble.

To be fair their 2nd pair has to be one of the lowest paid in the league and is probably more towards what most teams pay their 3rd pair.

 

[Sheppy]

Zadorov won't just strictly be a 3rd pair. He will move around down there a bit.

 

[Sheppy]

I'd also add that Hampus has looked healthy this preseason and seems to have regained the pep in his step, which may influence the pairings. Small sample size though.

I would agree. I was really impressed with how good he's looked. Looks really calm, and making very smart plays.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

It's not the percentage allotted to the defense over all, its that they're paying their bottom pairing of Peeke and Zad $7.75 mill per as a cap hit. That's insane when you look at the fact that their top 6 looks like Swiss cheese. That nearly 8 mill could have and should have been used on an impact player instead of bottom pairing stiffs, who by the nature of their roles, should be low cost players. Paying them that while leaving massive holes at the top of the roster is why this team is in cap trouble.

If Zadorov plays with Carlo and Lohrei plays with Peeke, will you feel better?

 

[Raleighfern]

It's not the percentage allotted to the defense over all, its that they're paying their bottom pairing of Peeke and Zad $7.75 mill per as a cap hit. That's insane when you look at the fact that their top 6 looks like Swiss cheese. That nearly 8 mill could have and should have been used on an impact player instead of bottom pairing stiffs, who by the nature of their roles, should be low cost players. Paying them that while leaving massive holes at the top of the roster is why this team is in cap trouble.

i see that you constantly post this, and i respect your opinion. i would be inclined to agree with you if i saw the d pairings as set as you do. i see it more fluid and thats the reason for my question.

 

[LSCII]

If Zadorov plays with Carlo and Lohrei plays with Peeke, will you feel better?

No, because I feel like the Zadorov signing was a mistake and misguided. He’s a luxury to have if you don’t have glaring holes elsewhere.

To be fair their 2nd pair has to be one of the lowest paid in the league and is probably more towards what most teams pay their 3rd pair.

And that’s a great counterpoint to my concern about over paying the third pairing.