Confirmed Trade: [CHI/COL] Brandon Saad and Dennis Gilbert for Nikita Zadorov and Anton Lindholm

[The Shermanator]

Can't wait for the Avs to score a PP goal with Zadorov in the box for a clean play.

 

[Northern Avs Fan]

The reaction from Chicago's core players says it all really...

Yep. And it’s not like they don’t know who Zadorov is. They’ve played against him plenty of times.

 

[Islay1989]

I think you're referring to Game 6. Zadorov didn't cover himself in glory on the GWG in game 7.

That's what I'm refering to. He was downright awful in that game.

 

[63 others]

Sad too see Big Z go. I know he was kinda neutered after the latest injuries but I think the avs still need some heavyweight who can push back.

 

[Pandaman11]

The reaction from Chicago's core players says it all really...

Well, the first face-to-face meeting between Toews and Zadorov is gonna be awkward...

 

[lakai17]

Yep. And it’s not like they don’t know who Zadorov is. They’ve played against him plenty of times.

is he that terrible for them to go public like that.

Although losing Crawford is big as well.

 

[Richard88]

Well, the first face-to-face meeting between Toews and Zadorov is gonna be awkward...

I'm curious how Zadorov is going to fit into that lockerroom. With captain-boring keeping things strict in the lockerroom Zadorov's playful jokes might not be as good a fit as it was in the Avs lockerroom which is really relaxed and casual.

 

[tucker3434]

is he that terrible for them to go public like that.

Although losing Crawford is big as well.

His comments weren’t about Z. He’s just frustrated about the guys they lost.

 

[Sol]

Oof imagine moving from Colorado to Chicago. Ouch.

 

[ClydeLee]

I'm curious how Zadorov is going to fit into that lockerroom. With captain-boring keeping things strict in the lockerroom Zadorov's playful jokes might not be as good a fit as it was in the Avs lockerroom which is really relaxed and casual.

Umm, what? I think a reputation may of been gone to literal to you.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

It's kind of funny that Chicago has lost 3 trades with Saad involved now

 

[Avsboy]

Delete

 

[The Kingslayer]

Oof imagine moving from Colorado to Chicago. Ouch.

This would have been weird to see 5 yrs ago lol how things have changed

 

[yianik]

Toews and Kane were furious the first time Saad was traded. Guess that stands.

 

[Richard88]

This would have been weird to see 5 yrs ago lol how things have changed

You're weird for thinking that's weird.

 

[Kaners Bald Spot]

I like Zadorov, but from a Chicago perspective it seems like it's missing either Jost or Kaut.
That being said, I could just be overestimating Saad's value.

 

[NjdevilfanJim]

Great trade I like Zhadarov but Gilbert is close to a younger version and they get Saad,,,,,,Nice trade by Sakic

 

[stahl]

Gilbert won't amount to much.

 

[Northernhawk]

1. Bowman was apparently trying to get Zadorov for the past three seasons...

2. Saad was at $6 million on his last year...

3. Avs are close, Hawks got better

 

[Papa Francouz]

Hawks fans will love Z's personality and his big hits. He's so much fun to watch. I just hope he doesn't flatten anyone on the Avs like how he flattened Scheifele...

 

[dig1]

Well, the first face-to-face meeting between Toews and Zadorov is gonna be awkward...

I have a different take on this. This is quite disingenous from Toews.

What did he think was going to happen when he signed his own albatross contract?

I detest professional atheletes who are whiners and babies. He knew his contract's value and yet want to complain that Chicago can't keep all its players. Bull. Toews is a liar.

 

[ClydeLee]

1. Bowman was apparently trying to get Zadorov for the past three seasons...

2. Saad was at $6 million on his last year...

3. Avs are close, Hawks got better

Bowman is constantly doing that and they almost always lead to being bad gets or at least bad value because he gives up for what they saw in the player a few years back.

 

[CanadianHawks]

I like Zadorov, but from a Chicago perspective it seems like it's missing either Jost or Kaut.
That being said, I could just be overestimating Saad's value.

Jost is terrible man. Guys essentially another Sikura

 

[JoeSakic13]

I like Zadorov, but from a Chicago perspective it seems like it's missing either Jost or Kaut.
That being said, I could just be overestimating Saad's value.

And overestimating Jost’s value. Sure it could be an emergence sort of thing with a new team, but he is terrible with the Avs.

I’m sure if you wanted, you could still call Sakic and he’ll throw in Jost for free.

 

[Avelanche]

And overestimating Jost’s value. Sure it could be an emergence sort of thing with a new team, but he is terrible with the Avs.

I’m sure if you wanted, you could still call Sakic and he’ll throw in Jost for free.

He had 30 points on the 4th line with barely any es ga. Do av fans not remember the trash they were putting out on the 3rd/4th line a few seasons ago.