Player Discussion Nikita Zadorov

[CDJ]

I still love him

Couldn’t imagine how soft this team would be without him. Probably would’ve just stared at Benn instead of bludgeoning him.

 

[BigGoalBrad]

That’s his game. Always has been and is one of the reasons he’s on his 6th team. It’s gotten him paid handsomely and I don’t blame him one bit. I really don’t want him being the next whipping boy on this board.

It’s the people that should have known better than to sign him for stupid term/money and give him an NTC that I have the problem with…

We wouldn't have gotten him then.

Would Carlo ever fight an opponent if they boarded a teammate?

 

[RoccoF14]

We wouldn't have gotten him then.

Would Carlo ever fight an opponent if they boarded a teammate?

So then we don’t get him. Big deal.

I sometimes think people would rather have players who can beat people up instead of win hockey games.

Yeah, he dropped em with Benn and punched him in the helmet a couple of times. Made the fan base happy and had 0 impact on the outcome.

That’s why hockey fans love him and GMs pass him along like a hot potato…..except for ours.

 

[neelynugs]

loved seeing him tune up jamie benn, without a doubt. atta boy zaddy. especially in a game we weren't winning anyway.

 

[NDiesel]

That’s his game. Always has been and is one of the reasons he’s on his 6th team. It’s gotten him paid handsomely and I don’t blame him one bit. I really don’t want him being the next whipping boy on this board.

It’s the people that should have known better than to sign him for stupid term/money and give him an NTC that I have the problem with…

I like Zaddy, but I just mean how can he not be taught to reign it in better? It really shouldn't be that hard

 

[22Brad Park]

I told y'all he wanders way to much.Montgomery has to get that reigned in but so far nope.Love his toughness though but as a 5 or 6 guy not top 4.I get guys hurt at moment however.

 

[Colt.45Orr]

Outside of Lindholm, he's the least of our problems on D this year.

 

[Kalus]

LOL, I was trying to be kind and give him the benefit of the doubt. We got $5x5 and a NTC sunk on him and I’m trying to stay positive.

I’ve got bad news for you: it’s a six year deal. That’s right, 6 years at $5M per for bottom pairing 29 year old.

 

[CDJ]

Outside of Lindholm, he's the least of our problems on D this year.

He’s been their 3rd best defenseman imo

Now that’s not necessarily a good thing- especially since it’s not like he’s playing great or anything. But he’s been better than Carlo, Lohrei, etc etc

He takes annoying penalties- which wouldn’t be as much of an issue if the PK actually did their job- but he’s also the only player with a set on this team most nights

 

[Hookslide]

I like Zaddy, but I just mean how can he not be taught to reign it in better? It really shouldn't be that hard

I was not against his signing, but I am now hearing that he is a great guy, great teammate, but not receptive to coaching, and if that should be true, there might be your answer with his growth as a player.

 

[BobRossColton]

Z does his best defending when you tell him who to cover, always did a great job for us against Western conference top guys.

 

[LSCII]

He’s been their 3rd best defenseman imo

Now that’s not necessarily a good thing- especially since it’s not like he’s playing great or anything. But he’s been better than Carlo, Lohrei, etc etc

He takes annoying penalties- which wouldn’t be as much of an issue if the PK actually did their job- but he’s also the only player with a set on this team most nights

I think if you're making this argument, it means their defense as a whole has collectively underperformed.

In terms of the on ice performance, I'd absolutely disagree. He's taken so many bad penalties and left the team in bad spot after bad spot given their struggles on the PK. But the really interesting part is how many give aways he's had, especially when you contrast it with the amount of takeaways. It's a negative 21 differential. worst on the defense. He gives the puck up like it's his job, which it's not, and he doesn't get anyone on the opposing team to turn it over, which is his job.

He's also grossly overpaid. Money that should have been used to fill the top 6 hole at wing. But I digress...

 

[Troublesome 85]

So then we don’t get him. Big deal.

I sometimes think people would rather have players who can beat people up instead of win hockey games.

Yeah, he dropped em with Benn and punched him in the helmet a couple of times. Made the fan base happy and had 0 impact on the outcome.

That’s why hockey fans love him and GMs pass him along like a hot potato…..except for ours.

Lol has this team shown they can play hockey and win games?

No

 

[CDJ]

I think if you're making this argument, it means their defense as a whole has collectively underperformed.

I think that’s absolutely what’s happened, in an ideal world he would be their 5th best defenseman with McAvoy/Hampus/Carlo/Lohrei all being better than him. Unfortunately I don’t think that’s been the case most nights so far