Player Discussion Nikita Zadorov

[Hookslide]

Strong game in Detroit

That’s the guy I wanted

Minor point, he has had a habit of drifting into the corner unnecessarily after the puck carrier, but I noticed one time in particular, that stop himself and stayed and protected the net, a little but positive sign.

This I agree with . Two great clears on the PK at the end of the game . A player that can be a great asset . Just needs not to try and do to much .

You are right, must play within himself.

 

[DominicT]

Minor point, he has had a habit of drifting into the corner unnecessarily after the puck carrier, but I noticed one time in particular, that stop himself and stayed and protected the net, a little but positive sign.

It's a change in strategy after the coaching change.

You could often find two defencemen below the goal line under Monty. Under Sacco, one always stays net front and a forward attacks with a defenceman.

It's not perfect yet. There will be an adjustment period.

For Zadorov in particular, he was already learning a new system, then 20 games later learning another new system all over again.

 

[hrdpuk]

Worth every penny . Exactly what the team needed .

 

[goldenblack]

I think with their new attention to detail and layers, he's going to look great by the all-star break

 

[DKH]

I think with their new attention to detail and layers, he's going to look great by the all-star break

Bruins are built for heavy grind - simple structured D ~ layers infront of G and get it up and out

Good luck Blues I hope you got a lot of 5’10 guys - Monty will love you

 

[Sigh]

Him settling in and getting comfortable would be yuge. Cautiously optimistic about Zaddy and the rest of the guys now.

 

[PlayMakers]

Zadorov has been our #3 defenseman, #2 with Lindholm down.

Lindholm 56.24 xG% / 20:51 TOI
Zadorov 55.20 xG% / 19:22
McAvoy 52.12 xG% / 24:02
Peeke 50.39 xG% / 16:35
Carlo 45.78 xG% / 18:33
Lohrei 44.13 xG% / 17:41

 

[goldenblack]

Zadorov has been our #3 defenseman, #2 with Lindholm down.

Lindholm 56.24 xG% / 20:51 TOI
Zadorov 55.20 xG% / 19:22
McAvoy 52.12 xG% / 24:02
Peeke 50.39 xG% / 16:35
Carlo 45.78 xG% / 18:33
Lohrei 44.13 xG% / 17:41

Anyone who knew the player, is not surprised

 

[hrdpuk]

The team D will benefit from the new HC. Especially Carlo and Zad

 

[Over the volcano]

Never figured he and Peeke would work as a pair but boy oh boy they looked like a real tough matchup for Vancouver's forwards last night.

 

[Clode]

He's looked very steady since Sacco has taken over

 

[Sheppy]

Again, an underrated trait he brings is the ability to skate with the puck. I've watched a lot of Zadorov being on the west coast, I never really noticed this. I wish he would do it more. The biggest thing for him is not being trapped behind the net or something. He's got a pretty good break out pass, too.

 

[22Brad Park]

Again, an underrated trait he brings is the ability to skate with the puck. I've watched a lot of Zadorov being on the west coast, I never really noticed this. I wish he would do it more. The biggest thing for him is not being trapped behind the net or something. He's got a pretty good break out pass, too.

He has stopped wandering I noticed.Someone spoke to him for sure..

 

[RiverbottomChuck]

Much more as advertised since the new HC. Wonder what Monty was having him do that was such a mismatch?

 

[Over the volcano]

He has stopped wandering I noticed.Someone spoke to him for sure..

Or someone who told him to chase the puck left the organization.