Player Discussion Nikita Zadorov

[BruinsFanMike82]

 

[PlayMakers]

He's +16 on a team that's -25.

Second most Dzone starts on the team (Beecher is 1st).

Played 25:55 against Vegas and was +2.

 

[BMC]

Sure he takes the odd stupid penalty but in that respect he's in good company with his teammates. He plays hard, sticks up for his teammates and he seems to hate losing more than he loves winning, which is a refreshing change.

 

[Colt.45Orr]

All other Bruins have been beholden to Tkachuck last 5+ years. Zaddy should wear an 'A' in Boston.

 

[Clode]

Sure he takes the odd stupid penalty but in that respect he's in good company with his teammates. He plays hard, sticks up for his teammates and he seems to hate losing more than he loves winning, which is a refreshing change.

Some of the flack he catches on here and with some of the media is absolutely ridiculous. Like if he doesn't play a perfect game every single night then he's the worst thing ever and needs to be banished to the shadow realm. Dudes great and he can play on my team 8 days a week.

 

[Beyonder]

He may not be an analytics darling... but I like that big lug. I still think he would be (will be?) a force in the playoffs and would change a lot of minds.

 

[HumBucker]

I loved seeing this. Need more of this kind of attitude.

 

[CDJ]

He’s almost double the next guy on the team in +/- and there are people who think he’s bad. It’s crazy


Sure he takes penalties, I DONT CARE. Some of em I like!!

He's +16 on a team that's -25.

Second most Dzone starts on the team (Beecher is 1st).

Played 25:55 against Vegas and was +2.

Says it all

 

[Kalus]

He’s almost double the next guy on the team in +/- and there are people who think he’s bad. It’s crazy


Sure he takes penalties, I DONT CARE. Some of em I like!!


Says it all

Don’t confuse fans not liking the contract (term and AAV for a 30 year old) for not liking the player. He’s a good 3rd pair guy on a bad contract.

 

[Colt.45Orr]

Don’t confuse fans not liking the contract (term and AAV for a 30 year old) for not liking the player. He’s a good 3rd pair guy on a bad contract.

Another shitty, repetitive take.

 

[DKH]

Overall I like the player and the contract will age very well

this season was a mess with Swayman contract, Pastrnak ankle, and Lindholm missing 3-4 months

Zadarov will be better next season.

I can see him a +25 player next season ~ actually he’s leading defense now

 

[DKH]

Don’t confuse fans not liking the contract (term and AAV for a 30 year old) for not liking the player. He’s a good 3rd pair guy on a bad contract.

Bad contract ? It’s cap skyrocketing and he’s making 5 M

I would say he’s on a fantastic contract very shortly

 

[Alan Ryan]

Don’t confuse fans not liking the contract (term and AAV for a 30 year old) for not liking the player. He’s a good 3rd pair guy on a bad contract.

Doesn’t matter at all whether fans like a player contract. It’s management’s business—nothing to do with fans.

 

[NDiesel]

He’s almost double the next guy on the team in +/- and there are people who think he’s bad. It’s crazy


Sure he takes penalties, I DONT CARE. Some of em I like!!


Says it all

In fairness lots of people pick and chose when +/- is useful to support their opinion - I am not saying you're one of those people. With context, like being almost double the next guy while getting lots of dzone starts, it's decently useful.

I personally don't put much stock in it, but I have liked what Zaddy has brought and hope we get a chance to see him in the playoffs. Don't agree that he's grossly overpaid like a lot are, you pay a premium for playoff performers.

 

[chizzler]

That’s what they need. Im ok with this guy. Love it.

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

Bad contract ? It’s cap skyrocketing and he’s making 5 M

I would say he’s on a fantastic contract very shortly

I know people will blast me for saying this… but $5M? I pay that every god damn day for Zadorov. No regrets today - even better tomorrow.

 

[BiteThisBurrows]

My favorite twitter post of the year. Zadorov doing his best Shorsey. Loved it.

 

[DKH]

I know people will blast me for saying this… but $5M? I pay that every god damn day for Zadorov. No regrets today - even better tomorrow.

Funny I thought he was making 6 M on a 5 year deal ~ which would age well

But it’s 5 M…..yowza

 

[Hookslide]

Funny I thought he was making 6 M on a 5 year deal ~ which would age well

But it’s 5 M…..yowza

I have to laugh, but I always thought it was 5mil also, but kept reading 6 mil, and convinced myself it was. he has had is struggles at times, but I think you are right good signing, and he has shown more of a pulse than many on this team, I consider him a team first guy, I could be wrong but that is the way I see him.

 

[Kalus]

Doesn’t matter at all whether fans like a player contract. It’s management’s business—nothing to do with fans.

Hard cap league

 

[TheRealChrisKelly]

Doesn’t matter at all whether fans like a player contract. It’s management’s business—nothing to do with fans.

interesting. so if a bad contract or two prevents a valuable piece from being re-signed or acquired that doesn't matter to fans?

 

[Gee Wally]

interesting. so if a bad contract or two prevents a valuable piece from being re-signed or acquired that doesn't matter to fans?

Yes it does. But the player shouldn’t be the target of venom. Management should be.

 

[Kalus]

Yes it does. But the player shouldn’t be the target of venom. Management should be.

My comment that started this whole thread is that fans need to be more sophisticated and understand that you can separate the player from the contract. I love having Zadorov on this team, I don’t love that he will be taking $5M AAV from the cap through his mid 30s for what he brings. Nothing against Zadorov the player, my issue in this case would be with management that signed him to that contract.

 

[Alan Ryan]

interesting. so if a bad contract or two prevents a valuable piece from being re-signed or acquired that doesn't matter to fans?

Fans might be concerned but their concerns are not involved in awarding contracts. That’s up to management.

 

[Bruin4]

Fans might be concerned but their concerns are not involved in awarding contracts. That’s up to management.

That’s why it’s so important to have a competent management team.