Player Discussion Nikita Zadorov

[LouJersey]

I thought he started the game well last night but yeah, seemed that Reaves settled him down a bit for sure. Basically every situation where the Bruins would have reason to run around, Reaves came out on the ice and the game got quiet. People will tell you that didn't happen, though.

Reaves sucks ass, but to say he's not an intimidation factor is flat out wrong.

I didn't watch but that's very interesting. I've often said the Bruins don't run the other teams best players because they know they will have to stand up for themselves against a Reaves say and they just never do it and haven't for a long time.

 

[Colt.45Orr]

Radko Gudas 2nd overall in goals by a D-man?

Are you really comparing Zadorov (and his cap hit) to a couple guys making basically league minimum?

Brutal take, but it figures.

What you're missing here (by comparing Zadorov to Gudas) is that Zadorov was #2 in the entire NHL in goals by a Dman a few years ago.

Gudas, meanwhile, averages 2.16 per season. Not your best work.

 

[GordonHowe]

Why does it figure? I was excited when he was signed.

He hasn't been as advertised.

Yet.

Very few have.

They will get it together, eventually.

Hopefully with an NHL coach.

 

[Aussie Bruin]

I think Zadorov has been just ok. Not overly impressed, not really underwhelmed either. The problem is the price tag, as was always likely to be the case. It comes with inflated expectations, that in his case are difficult to meet. His extra value, whatever it's worth, is linked to playoff performance, but the Bruins have to get there first to see if he can make good on it.

Otherwise, a passable player. Just overpaid and expected to do too much. Seen worse signings, also seen plenty better.

 

[RoccoF14]

What you're missing here (by comparing Zadorov to Gudas) is that Zadorov was #2 in the entire NHL in goals by a Dman a few years ago.

Fluke. But you probably already knew that...

He's been a 3-7 goal/season guy the rest of his career.

 

[Colt.45Orr]

Fluke. But you probably already knew that...

He's been a 3-7 goal/season guy the rest of his career.

A "fluke"can be extrapolated over 82 games??? Weird.

He has a big tool box.

 

[GordonHowe]

It has been. Which is what I think they are trying to change.

Maybe the unreasonable expectation is expecting adding a few physical more aggressive players would change that mentality.

Yes, but they have been drafting for size and truck killings in every position for about 3 years now, especially this past draft. I am not speaking of letourneau.

It hasn't translated. Yet.

 

[Dr Hook]

Thank you.

What's Lonnie's tag again?

@LSCII

 

[PB37]

His strengths have been good when he uses them. His hits have purpose, he can move the puck, imposing figure, strong against the boards, has a mean streak, etc etc.

What i don't like is that when he gets overwhelmed, he stops moving his feet and gets caught standing around which is not good for a defenseman. Almost like he gets winded really quickly. Happened to him on a few shifts the other night against the Leafs.

 

[GordonHowe]

@LSCII

Thank you, good doctor.

 

[TheRealChrisKelly]

A "fluke"can be extrapolated over 82 games??? Weird.

He has a big tool box.

he averages 5.9 goals a year if you include the 14 goal season. His career shooting percentage (including the 14 goal year) is 5.9%, it was 10.8 that season. if you take that season away he drops to 4.7 goals on 5.2% shooting. I don't know what you consider a fluke, but that is absolutely an outlier

 

[BiteThisBurrows]

You know I see this guy as great and incredibly valuable in a playoff series but the problem is you have to get to the playoffs and his dumb penalties and inconsistencies aren't going to help them get there, quite the reverse.

 

[UncleRico]

I think he’s been fine. He’s +4 higher than the next defenseman fwiw

What is he when we factor in all his penalties that lead to power play goals for opposing teams?

Hopefully he settles down but zadorov averaging roughly a 2 minute minor per game is killing this team.