Zadorov gives interview where he says Russia was wrong to invade Ukraine.

[Rubi]

This takes a lot of courage. Zad won't be able to go home for quite some time now... if ever.

https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/calgary-flames/news/flames-defenseman-zadorov-speaks-out-against-russias-invasion-of-ukraine

"Zadorov is the lone Russian NHLer to boldly speak out against the Russian invasion of Ukraine,"

The Flames really need to re-sign Zad.

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[deleted user]

Love for Big Z amplified x1000.

 

[Lunatik]

Grant Zad and his family Canadian citizenship, dude literally just risked his life to say what is right

 

[CamPopplestone]

Yeah I don't care what he plays like. Re-sign this man, that's the kinda guy you want in your organization. This legit makes me want to get his jersey regardless of whether he re-signs or not

 

[super6646]

Awesome stuff

 

[Philly Fanatik]

…Definitely my favourite Russian hockey player ever!

 

[bearcountry17]

Respect.

 

[Boomstick]

Attaboy Zad.

 

[Bounces R Way]

Could might be in the conversation for my favourite Flame at this point
-things I didn't see myself saying about Nikita Zadorov when he signed in Calgary

 

[TheNumber4]

Oilers fan here, but had to stop by to give Zadorov his props as apparently this topic isnt allows except for here. Guy is a beauty. At one point I thought he was a head hunting goon, but I’ve gained mad respect for him. He really isn’t a goon, number one, he takes care not to kill guys, and cares about his peers safety, and then he comes out with this interview. Doing what no other Russian NHLers would do and saying what should have been said. Good on Big Z for doing this.

Also, I think from this interview it’s pretty clear where Ovie stands. He supports Putin. Full stop. There’s no debate, Big Z talked to all the Russian players, they met and debated how to handle the war with a joint statement. He knows for a fact that him and Ovie disagree politically. So let’s call a spade a spade, Ovie supports Putin. That’s a fact.

 

[Zine]

Zadorov isn't very popular with Russian hockey fans despite many fans agreeing with his politics. It's a shame.

Despite his good intentions, he always resorts to stereotypes, sensationalism and well-meaning untruths to further his POV, almost to insulting levels
I mean he's talking borderline conspiracy theories at certain times (not the parts about Ukraine though). Unfortunately it serves to under-cut his own credability with his target audience in Russia.

He's an ethical dude, but not very self-aware. He'll be the golden-boy in North America no doubt.

 

[ItWasJustified]

Zadorov isn't very popular with Russian hockey fans despite most agreeing with his politics. It's a shame.

Despite his correct stance on Ukraine, he always accentuates things with time-tested stereotypes, sensationalism and melodramatics, almost to an insulting level.
It actually serves to under-cut his own position with his target audience.
I mean he's talking borderline conspiracy theories at certain times (not the parts about Ukraine though).

Nonetheless he'll be the golden-boy in North America no doubt.

That may be, but would his opinions really move the needle in any way without the things you call ''borderline conspiracy theories''? Let's say his target audience and Russian hockey fans loved him, would that change anything in Russia regarding anything? My guess would be no, but I'm not Russian so I may be wrong.

 

[Zine]

That may be, but would his opinions really move the needle in any way without the things you call ''borderline conspiracy theories''? Let's say his target audience and Russian hockey fans loved him, would that change anything in Russia regarding anything? My guess would be no, but I'm not Russian so I may be wrong.

I was talking within the context of the hockey community, But we hardcore hockey fans tend to think the sport is more important than it really is.
In reality Zadorov is totally insignificant. His words dont change anything.

Now if there was a unified front of all sportsmen speaking their minds, .. okay maybe.


But many sportsmen are Putin supporters because they benefitted greatly from the gov investment in sports, etc. They are where they are because of it. They're the privileged, and many are entrenched in the system.
Self interest rules all.

 

[ZEBROA]

I belive Panarin has said something too, a few years ago.

 

[Kranix]

Cue phantom criminal allegations against Zadorov from characters in his past

 

[Coffey]

Massive respect for Nik

 

[Fig]

Z just went up a few levels for my favourite Flames.

 

[Nikolajs Sillers]

Huge respect to Zadorov. There is some humans left in that part of the word .Same Panarin. Will watch interview on YT as I have privilege for understand Russian. I heard his mum has different view on the matter.

 

[Fig]

Yikes, that main board thread derailed fast.

I'd like to offer a moment to thank our mods for allowing us to respectfully discuss this topic in our own team boards. Also, solid props to everyone who has participated so far and not created a mess for our mods to deal with. Hopefully others that come here continue to do the same.

 

[Coffey]

Yikes, that main board thread derailed fast.

lol No way it would have survived.

[mod]

 

[JPeeper]

Big Z has quickly become one of my favourite players from his on-ice play (he seemed to cut out the big mistakes the latter half of the year), but he is a genuinely nice person.

Hopefully the Flames find a way to keep him after this season.

 

[Ace Rimmer]

I'd like to offer a moment to thank our mods for allowing us to respectfully discuss this topic in our own team boards. Also, solid props to everyone who has participated so far and not created a mess for our mods to deal with. Hopefully others that come here continue to do the same.

Seconded.

Fair warning though. If you guys make me actually do moderating work I'm closing this thing.

 

[Coffey]

Seconded.

Fair warning though. If you guys make me actually do moderating work I'm closing this thing.

My bad!

 

[CamPopplestone]

Lol

 

[Lunatik]

Seconded.

Fair warning though. If you guys make me actually do moderating work I'm closing this thing.

Love Zaddy

And of course we know you hate to work