Rumor: Nikita Zadorov Would Welcome Move To Toronto

[Leaffan1991]

As a pending UFA, I'd think Klingberg + McMann and a 3rd- 4th rounder could get this done

I would do this easily which makes me think Calgary wouldn't

 

[Balthazar]

As a pending UFA, I'd think Klingberg + McMann and a 3rd- 4th rounder could get this done

10+ teams would beat that offer especially if CGY is willing to take money back like in your scenario.

 

[TIGERCOOL]

10+ teams would beat that offer especially if CGY is willing to take money back like in your scenario.

He does have a 10 team NMC. Options are somewhat limited. We might retain the difference on Klingberg.

 

[Leafs at Knight]

Dubas' boy has been looking for clickbaits after a lot of Leafs fans were disgusted by him

Yea Mike Stephens noted Leafs clickbaiter lol

 

[Dreakmur]

Would love to have him, perfect partner for Rielly.

Rielly plays amazing when he plays with a stay at home like Lybushkin, Schenn, Zadorov.

Zadorov isn’t really a stay at home guy. He’s more high risk/reward… since he doesn’t always make the best decisions.

 

[TMLegend]

Not my first choice amongst the Flames defense if they start selling off. It'll cost some premium assets but I'd much rather go after Hanifin.

 

[ANDI P IS CUTE]

scouting report on zadorov please?

 

[arso40]

Would love to have him, perfect partner for Rielly.

Rielly plays amazing when he plays with a stay at home like Lybushkin, Schenn, Zadorov.

Zadorov i wouldn’t classify as a stay at home defencemen but think his game with lily would be awesome

 

[Future]

scouting report on zadorov please?

Big, fast, physical. Can jump into play and makes questionable decisions at times.

Really a unicorn of a player considering his massive size and excellent skating and highlight reel hits. Even though he’s 28, I think his best hockey is ahead of him.

 

[AcerComputer]

As a pending UFA, I'd think Klingberg + McMann and a 3rd- 4th rounder could get this done

Please don't embarrass us and post this on the main boards

 

[Squiffy]

Wishing Klingberg well with his as yet undiagnosed season ending Robidas Island trip.

 

[capfit9]

there’s Logan Stanley (played 1 game) & Andrew Peeke as well

 

[trellaine201]

But he is in a contract year. Why would he cost so much

 

[stickty111]

Maybe a tad overrated but he's a good d man and would certainly help us.

 

[cyris]

But he is in a contract year. Why would he cost so much

Because every team is always looking for help on D

 

[jiggy35]

Kling + Villeneuve + 3rd I think is fair

And it could be interesting to see a big boy with a big shot on Rielly’s right side, but I do think that would be a high-risk, high-reward pairing

 

[cyris]

Kling + Villeneuve + 3rd I think is fair

And it could be interesting to see a big boy with a big shot on Rielly’s right side, but I do think that would be a high-risk, high-reward pairing

Is rather see him with Liljegren as a strong second pair once Lilly is healthy.
I think they would complement each others strengths and weaknesses better. Liljegren moves the puck well and plays smart defensive hockey but has issues clearing the net front and doesn’t really worry anyone physically.
Zadorov is a beast physically but at times doesn’t make the best defensive decisions. Both are strong where the other is weak.

If you want a new cheap partner for Rielly I’d suggest looking into Peeke. A physical stay at home RHD and that is the kind of Dman Morgan has normally played his best hockey with. To bring them both in they would probably have to move one of Brodie or McCabe to make the cap work in addition to Klingberg but he should be cheap to acquire and would certainly give the Dcore a whole new look

 

[jiggy35]

Is rather see him with Liljegren as a strong second pair once Lilly is healthy.
I think they would complement each others strengths and weaknesses better. Liljegren moves the puck well and plays smart defensive hockey but has issues clearing the net front and doesn’t really worry anyone physically.
Zadorov is a beast physically but at times doesn’t make the best defensive decisions. Both are strong where the other is weak.

If you want a new cheap partner for Rielly I’d suggest looking into Peeke. A physical stay at home RHD and that is the kind of Dman Morgan has normally played his best hockey with. To bring them both in they would probably have to move one of Brodie or McCabe to make the cap work in addition to Klingberg but he should be cheap to acquire and would certainly give the Dcore a whole new look

Agreed

 

[Hellcat]

He's a 4th/5th D-man on a decent team, lets not get our hopes up that is he the missing link that fixes all that is wrong with this roster, we already have stable full bottom of the line up d-men. He alone will not dramatically change our team. If we are fixing other issues like cap constraints or dumping poor contracts (Klingberg, Reaves, Kampft), the move would make sense, otherwise pass on this one.

Calgary is not our only option to pick up D-men, I hope Brad does not get tunnel vision in his quest to improve our back end and is thinking Calgary or bust, he needs to expand his horizons.

SCOUTING REPORT

National Hockey League teams love his size, which makes him a physical presence in his own zone and a crease clearer. His long reach helps him break up plays. Consistency continues to be a major issue for him at the NHL level. At times he can look a bit lost on the ice, usually when he tries to do too much with the puck.
Long Range Potential: Mammoth, physical but inconsistent defenseman.

 

[TheGreenTBer]

Klingberg for Zadarov. Caps are close enough. Wrap it up.

Would

Like, very would

 

[francis246]

I think Brad has to make two moves, bring in Zadorov and then blast Klingberg to the moon and bring in Peeke at the deadline.

Timmins returns from injury and that’s 7-8 defenseman you can work with

 

[TIGERCOOL]

Please don't embarrass us and post this on the main boards

That's what most teams would probably want to give up for a bottom pairing pending UFA on a bad team who gets very limited special teams usage and has demanded a trade with a 10 team NMC. His value is getting inflated on here because
A. Muh hits
B. The Leafs want him (and could use him)

 

[Hellcat]

If we are looking at bottom of the line up stay at home defenders, that we wont need to spend a fortune in assets, there are a few cheaper deals that can be made.

Jan Rutta - Veteran shutdown d-man, needs to play sheltered bottom 5/6 minutes, is a good PKer, 2,75 mil/ 2yrs left on contract including this season.
Jarred Tinordi - Another vet shut down defender who is probably best fit as a 6/7, is as big as Zadorov at 6'6, cheaper option at 1.25 mil
Matt Dumba - Rumors are Toronto wanted to sign Dumba in the off season but Dumba waned multiple years and Tre only wanted a single year show me contract, inconsistent defender, is a big hitter, right handed shot, 3.9mil . Would be a massive upgrade over Klingberg but again is not a consistent defender, has plenty of blemishes in his game but again would be an upgrade over our bottom 3 defenders.

Just quick look of what might be available out there.

Not related to my post above, an observation on a former Leaf pick - Durzi looks like he's found a home in Phoenix. 23 min a night, +6, 4G, 4A in 13 games. $1.7 mil, shoots right.

 

[Hellcat]

scouting report on zadorov please?

SCOUTING REPORT

National Hockey League teams love his size, which makes him a physical presence in his own zone and a crease clearer. His long reach helps him break up plays. Consistency continues to be a major issue for him at the NHL level. At times he can look a bit lost on the ice, usually when he tries to do too much with the puck.
Long Range Potential : Mammoth, physical but inconsistent defenseman.

 

[Hellcat]

Would love to have him, perfect partner for Rielly.

Rielly plays amazing when he plays with a stay at home like Lybushkin, Schenn, Zadorov.

He's not a 20 min a night defender, if he is your best option on the 1st pairing, the team is probably playing for a lottery pick vs playing for a cup. He had a noticeable night last night but that is not who he is on most nights.

As a pending UFA, I'd think Klingberg + McMann and a 3rd- 4th rounder could get this done

Klingberg is a negative, McMann is a plus, the pick is a plus, TBH not a terrible deal, adding Klingberg would probably kill that deal.