Nikita Zadorov's Shutdown Ability

[S E P H]

Credit to TMV, as Cousin Eddie said the eye test was outstanding.

 

[El Travo]

Getting beat like that by McDavid is expected, but he recovered flawlessly.

 

[Coffey]

Yea, looking like a young Chara there.

 

[Lonewolfe2015]

So good to see Zadorov developing that way, definitely surprised me with his defensive abilities. I always thought he was going to be more of an offensive guy, but the years of work there have started to pay off.

 

[cgf]

So good to see Zadorov developing that way, definitely surprised me with his defensive abilities. I always thought he was going to be more of an offensive guy, but the years of work there have started to pay off.

A part of me is still worried that we've neutered some of his creativity & bravado with the puck by rebuilding his game from the defensive side out. But with what a force he has become in that respect, he doesn't need to also be a 50+ point guy to be a major factor.

 

[Cousin Eddie]

Credit to TMV, as Cousin Eddie said the eye test was outstanding.

As TMV points out, Z takes a high stick from McDavid in the corner too and doesn't even react lol.

 

[Freaky Styley]

I'd love to see a GIF of that diving poke cheque he had earlier after he gave it away. Knew he made a mistake and recovered beautifully.