F Filip Zadina - Halifax Mooseheads, QMJHL (2018, 6th, DET)

[FrolundaRedWings]

Any word on if he is getting sent back? as a Mooseheads fan I hope he does. Could use him for the Memorial Cup Run

There isn't a possible situation for him to go back to Halifax. It's either Detroit or Grand Rapids.

 

[Tube Skates]

Any word on if he is getting sent back? as a Mooseheads fan I hope he does. Could use him for the Memorial Cup Run

Mooseheads already filled their second Euro spot with Ostap Safin. I would have rather had Otto Somppi back. I'm a Red Wing fan though so I know the club drafted a pretty good prospect. Having them draft Zadina and McIsaac was fine by me

 

[Nauzhror]

Pretty sure he's going to Grand Rapids. I hope he doesn't spend the entire season there, but I think he's at least going there for the start of the season.

 

[lanky]

Pretty sure he's going to Grand Rapids. I hope he doesn't spend the entire season there, but I think he's at least going there for the start of the season.

So he was loaned from Europe to the CHL last year? I think that's the only loophole that would allow a CHL-drafted player to go to the AHL in d+1.

 

[ookhaab]

So he was loaned from Europe to the CHL last year? I think that's the only loophole that would allow a CHL-drafted player to go to the AHL in d+1.

Yes

 

[WingsMJN2965]

My hunch is, he comes up after the deadline when Nyquist gets traded. The real question is if Holland is really willing to leave him up for 9+ and burn a year on his ELC.

I think what ends up happening is he gets a wakeup call to the fact that he needs to improve his strength and conditioning to dominate adults the way he did kids... My hope is that he takes that into the 2019 Summer and explodes next year.

 

[WingsMJN2965]

Two goals tonight for Uncle Fil.

 

[Claypool]

 

[that is unfortunate]

That gif doesn't do the first goal justice, beautiful snipe

 

[Grantham]

What a sniper. Detroit you got a great player. Reminded me a bit of Marcus Naslund when i was watching WJC. He seems to really use every ounce of abliltiy he has on account of how smart he is.

 

[Christien]

Zadina's starting to look really good in the AHL. Looking more comfortable out there and with 2 goals today so far putting him up to 6 goals and 4 assists in 15 games. Not bad for an 18 year old.

 

[cmcneil02]

Yeah considering the fact he’s only 18 playing against people that are much older he’s doing very well. Almost like how some kids in European Leagues play in men’s leagues to get better. And he has probably still been adjusting to this style of hockey. He’s not doing bad at all and he’ll definitely get better. Wish he couldve spent one more year with Halifax though and get experience at the Memorial Cup then go into the AHL at 19 but either way he’s doing great. I think he’ll get promoted to the NHL sometime in the 2019-20 season.

 

[Claypool]

 

[Andrei79]

Those are NHL goals.

Look at the second goal, where he puts the puck, how he makes the defender move his legs and then how he changes the angle of his blade at that moment. What's great is he does it with a quick, powerful release.

And... if you look at the two previous goals posted, he's always ready to score. He's prepared to take advantage of any opportunity. That's how goal scorers create their "luck".

Happy that this guy is doing well, he's just a natural goal scorer.

 

[Andrei79]

Yeah considering the fact he’s only 18 playing against people that are much older he’s doing very well. Almost like how some kids in European Leagues play in men’s leagues to get better. And he has probably still been adjusting to this style of hockey. He’s not doing bad at all and he’ll definitely get better. Wish he couldve spent one more year with Halifax though and get experience at the Memorial Cup then go into the AHL at 19 but either way he’s doing great. I think he’ll get promoted to the NHL sometime in the 2019-20 season.

He's 19 in 2 weeks. So there ya go.

 

[WingsMJN2965]

Second goal kinda looked like lazy defense but still a ridiculous shot nonetheless.

End of the day, he's in GR to round out his game and make him more than a one trick pony. That trick is on full display in the first goal though. Like he rented out space in the office across from Ovechkin.

 

[HabsTown]

Happy to see him having success. I never understood my fellow Habs fans coming in here to taunt Wings fans about Kotkaniemi. Yes, I'm thrilled we picked KK & he was above Zadina on my list but it doesn't take away the fact that Zadina is a solid pure scorer.

 

[rt]

As a Coyotes fan, this thread would be absolutely ripping my heart out, if Hayton hadn’t really stepped it up this year. I’d still swap them in a heartbeat, but I’m no longer weeping uncontrollably. That Red Wings rebuild seems to be really fast-tracking. That’s good for the league. Really rooting for Zadina.

 

[Legend123]

As a Coyotes fan, this thread would be absolutely ripping my heart out, if Hayton hadn’t really stepped it up this year. I’d still swap them in a heartbeat, but I’m no longer weeping uncontrollably. That Red Wings rebuild seems to be really fast-tracking. That’s good for the league. Really rooting for Zadina.

Tbh Hayton looks amazing. I've been more impressed by him.

 

[rt]

Tbh Hayton looks amazing. I've been more impressed by him.

I’ve calmed down a lot. Watching Max Domi isn’t helping though. Haha. Anyway, this is the Zadina thread! I wish they could loan him to Halifax for the MemCup - haha.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

2 goals tonight ...starting to figure it out

 

[Thebesthockey]

bust

 

[TCNorthstars]

bust

a move? Is it time for the happy dance?

 

[SuperScript29]

I would keep him down there for the rest of the season and possibly even start him there next year unless he absolutely destroys the league going forward.

I know we're rebuilding but this kid is still very young and has a lot of potential, take your time with him.