Friedman: Colorado shopping Zadorov

[Cousin Eddie]

If Joe Sakic is willing to trade Nikita Zadorov for a 1st rounder plus something else small buyers should probably beware. The only reason that would make any sense is because his contract demands are outrageous.

 

[Deadly Dogma]

I don't see how the Avs trade Zadorov for a first round draft pick (and a likely a late first round pick). Perhaps that is where his value is at, maybe it is lower, I really don't know.

But it is difficult to see the logic for Colorado to make that kind of deal, at least from an organizational standpoint.

lol if we do trade for him we would have a pure Russian RHD(once Hainsey is gone) Zads/Zaits/Ozi lol

 

[Deadly Dogma]

uggg he is an RFA, i thought he was under contract for 2 more yrs. Well that changes things.
Sorry Zads interview over, calling Radko Gudas into the room.

 

[Deuce Awesome]

Career high TOI on a non-playoff team is inflated. You think Hayes plays 19+ minutes on the Avs?

PA Paranteau syndrome. 20 goals on a bad team. No contenders lining up at the trade deadline for him because he wouldnt get near the ice team, and therefore never get close to that level of performance.

Hayes reminds me of Antropov. Big but doesnt play like it. #1 centre on a non playoff team. On a contender he would likely be a third line guy who could be used on the second line in a pinch.

 

[Liferleafer]

I don't see how the Avs trade Zadorov for a first round draft pick (and a likely a late first round pick) as the principal piece. Perhaps that is where his value is at, maybe it is lower, I really don't know.

But it is difficult to see the logic for Colorado to make that kind of deal, at least from an organizational standpoint.

I don't see the logic in the Avs trading him at all....

 

[Liferleafer]

Avs fans seemed pissed about this, so maybe a Virtanen for Zadorov trade does make sense haha.

As a Leafs fan, i would outbid that quickly.

 

[Ivan13]

I don't see the logic in the Avs trading him at all....

Logic could be the following:

1. Trading him for an upgrade
2. He wants an insane contract

 

[Liferleafer]

Logic could be the following:

1. Trading him for an upgrade
2. He wants an insane contract

Understandable, not sure who has a 2c available...but Zadorov would be a nice piece to add.

 

[Hunter368]

Logic could be the following:

1. Trading him for an upgrade
2. He wants an insane contract

Has there been any contract numbers rumoured yet

 

[Ivan13]

Has there been any contract numbers rumoured yet

Nope. Nothing gets out of Colorado. If this “rumour” is legit it hasn’t gotten out out of Avs FO.

 

[Patagonia]

Understandable, not sure who has a 2c available...but Zadorov would be a nice piece to add.

I suspect it would be $$$.

Zadorov has tremendous upside.

Unfortunately, prone to making poor decisions which unfairly results in benching or game scratches. He is big and still young, $$$ might be the issue if he’s moved.

 

[Liferleafer]

I suspect it would be $$$.

Zadorov has tremendous upside.

Unfortunately, prone to making poor decisions which unfairly results in benching or game scratches. He is big and still young, $$$ might be the issue if he’s moved.

Ah, without looking, are the Avs tight against the cap?

 

[Ivan13]

Ah, without looking, are the Avs tight against the cap?

No. Still can’t pay more than they are worth.

 

[Liferleafer]

No. Still can’t pay more than they are worth.

This i agree with. Tough to comment without hearing numbers.

 

[Brock Radunske]

lol if we do trade for him we would have a pure Russian RHD(once Hainsey is gone) Zads/Zaits/Ozi lol

As a Leafs fan, i would outbid that quickly.

You're both aware that he's a LHD, correct?

 

[Liferleafer]

You're both aware that he's a LHD, correct?

So is Ron Hainsey. Zadorov is young, big and physical....someone can shift to the right side.

 

[Brock Radunske]

So is Ron Hainsey. Zadorov is young, big and physical....someone can shift to the right side.

Maybe but using that logic, I would think one of Gardiner or Dermott would have done that already if that was the route coaching was going to take given how grotesque the Leafs right side is.
Does Zadorov have a history of playing on the right side? If so then maybe it would make sense

 

[Liferleafer]

Maybe but using that logic, I would think one of Gardiner or Dermott would have done that already if that was the route coaching was going to take given how grotesque the Leafs right side is.
Does Zadorov have a history of playing on the right side? If so then maybe it would make sense

Gardiner has been played with Rielly....

 

[Deadly Dogma]

You're both aware that he's a LHD, correct?

dude I didn't even know he was an RFA. lol

 

[Brock Radunske]

Gardiner has been played with Rielly....

Not for a significant amount of time.

 

[Patagonia]

This i agree with. Tough to comment without hearing numbers.

AVs are barely above the minimum and the owner is married into the Walmart Billionaire Family. I believe he might be the NHL richest individual owner.

They carefully pay players their worth, they don’t overpay or extend special privileges ie Front Load. I suspect it would be money and it would be a shame he’s traded.

 

[Foppberg]

Avs management have zero issue with dishing out the money if you're worth it, but they've always taken a hard stance when it comes to young players and contracts.

See: Drury, ROR, Barrie, etc.

 

[Pierre Lebrun]

What are Colorado’s needs? Depth center?

How about Andrew Shaw (plays C, RW, is quite effective in the dot and adds grit to a team’s middle 6)?

Shaw + Lernout + 2nd in 2019

 

[VikingAv]

What are Colorado’s needs? Depth center?

How about Andrew Shaw (plays C, RW, is quite effective in the dot and adds grit to a team’s middle 6)?

Shaw + Lernout + 2nd in 2019

Isn't it a bit early for you to be hitting the sauce?

 

[Pierre Lebrun]

Isn't it a bit early for you to be hitting the sauce?

No? It’s Saturday... always start at breakfast on Saturdays.