He played 20+ minutes 17 out of his final 24 games, including his final 8 (not including the very last game because of injury).
Confirmed with Link: Avs sign Zadorov to 2 year deal ($2.15M AAV)
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He played 20+ minutes 17 out of his final 24 games, including his final 8 (not including the very last game because of injury).
tigervixxxen
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forsbergavs32
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Finally, good deal for both sides. Hopefully Z does well and we can lock him up long term.
If I had to guess lines.
Zads-EJ
Barbie-Barrie
Cowen-Lindholm
I think Cowen gets a deal and eventually becomes the 7th D and Bigras takes over next to Lindholm.
If I had to guess lines.
Zads-EJ
Barbie-Barrie
Cowen-Lindholm
I think Cowen gets a deal and eventually becomes the 7th D and Bigras takes over next to Lindholm.
Clainer09
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Happy Z is signed! So much potential. I'd be surprised if they sign Cowen... My guess is:
Z - EJ
Barberio - Barrie
Lindholm - Mironov
Bigras (prefer more AHL)
Siemens
One more top 4 left-handed D and honestly wouldn't look awful.
Z - EJ
Barberio - Barrie
Lindholm - Mironov
Bigras (prefer more AHL)
Siemens
One more top 4 left-handed D and honestly wouldn't look awful.
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Let's put it this way: if Bigras starts the year in the AHL it's over for him as a future NHLer. It will never be easier to get an NHL roster spot than it is now with the AVS on the left side.
Clainer09
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Not sure if sarcasm or not? If you quit on a 22 year old Dman than what's the point? Plus we need left sided players?
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I don't think Bigras will get that much better in a year or two. The left side, however, can and should get much better (ie: harder to crack). That's why it's pretty much now or never.
Clainer09
Registered User
Okay I understand you now! And agree to an extent! I do believe Bigras biggest drag is his strength. (Pushed off the puck too easily, cant work the corners/front of net very well). But do believe 1 or 2 years from now could substantially help those areas.
forsbergavs32
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This year to me is make or break for Bigras, if he can't crack this roster he may be going the route of Gormley
If you listen to the BSN podcast, Dater says that Dan Milstein was Z's agent. That's not who is agent was all summer, and as of like 3 days ago. Something must have happened. I know Milstein reps most Russians.
agentblack
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CharlesPuck
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So it's possible the delay wasn't Sakic's or Z's fault. Agents do meddle with this stuff.
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Interesting.
Anyway, this is obviously goodness. Looking forward to seeing how a bunch of young guys develop this season.
Foppberg
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Interesting.. Maybe he was the one behind the long standoff? To a certain degree anyways. Because he (Zadorov) certainly had nothing but positive things to say all summer and didn't sound sour at all.
Bubba Thudd
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Nice catch. Considering that Dater has been following this story and has been in contact with at least one of the agents involved, I am surprised he has not raised it.
Avsblitzkrieg
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Glad we got some more years of control here. I'm glad he really worked on his game in his end. I truly think he'll be a top two guy. If I was to guess on pairings I'd say
Zadorov EJ
Lindholm Barrie
Bigras Mironov
Seimins/cowen
I really wanna see meloche big minutes in San Antonio this year
Zadorov EJ
Lindholm Barrie
Bigras Mironov
Seimins/cowen
I really wanna see meloche big minutes in San Antonio this year
tigervixxxen
Optimism=Delusional
Z's contract has been updated in CF. no bonus money ( I'm actually pretty surprised). It's a 2/2.3 M deal so 2.3M QO
Raucherhusten
Unselfish Gif Lover
Looks like Sakic actually did a good job negotiating (next time a little less drama please), 2.3M isn't too much for a Q in 2 years. If Z isn't worth that kind of money by then he never will.
Foppa2118
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I don't think it's necessarily a make or break year for Bigras, but he does have a lot of similarities to Gormley in playing style (two way cerebral puck moving outlet passer) and characteristics (timid at times and doesn't adjust well to coach's gameplans) that held him out of the NHL. If he's smart, he's keeping Gormley in mind and decided to work on the things Gormley didn't.
So far he's following a very similar path to Gormley though, and it's not like we can blame the Avs "development" for that.
tigervixxxen
Optimism=Delusional
Foppa2118
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You're right not the appropriate thread, but I hope you don't blame Gormley's development on the Avs for the one season they had him in his draft+6 season.
tigervixxxen
Optimism=Delusional
Foppa2118
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I see. Reading that again, I don't think I worded that properly. I was referring to Gormley's development, not Bigras.
SaltySkywalker
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Yeah, I like the idea of Lindholm with Barrie much better than people throwing around Barberio - Barrie...that could be a disaster defensively. Good puck moving pairing but too little in size and not strong enough defensively.
Hopefully Lindholm can handle the load and be a better Holden/Guenin.
