Marner is literally exactly what the avs need bruh
Avs have had a shitty defense for over a decade and they would have no one to reliably replace what Zadorov brings to the table.
Zadorov is the best defensively out of our young guys and also brings a level of physical play that no one else can provide.
So no Marner is not exactly what the Avs need at all if the price for him is Zadorov.
Avs have 2 1st round picks that have a decent chance of both being in the top15. Maybe even Top10. Thats where they will have to pickup their secondary scoring (or in UFA). Hopefully one of the bigger centers in Cozens, Krebs or Dach will be there for us to pick. Thats how we adress that hole.
If anyone on the blueline will be traded it is Barrie. Not Zadorov. And not because hfboards is right on Barrie. They are dead wrong. Its because between Makar, Girard, Timmins and even Zads, the Avs still will have plenty of offensive talent on the blueline even without him. Thats why trading him instead of signing him to a huge contract (that he deserves) might make sense for the Avs.
Trading Zadorov on the other hand makes no sense. Especially because I don't see a better LHD available for Marner either. Sure Marner has way more value than Zads but if you can't trade him for someone better, whats the point exactly?