News Article: Zadorov requests trade

[Some Other Flame]

His agent:


LeBrun confirms


Chris Johnston re-reconfirms it

Click to read more...

 

[Mobiandi]

It’s what it is. He’s probably looking for a 5x5 or higher so it’s time to move on

 

[Some Other Flame]

That quote unquote insider posted this a couple of days ago


This might just be Zadorov and his agent forcing a resolution through the media. In other words, throwing a shot across the bow at Conroy to either start negotiating or starting looking at at trade.

 

[hockeywiz542]

 

[MDCSL]

Looking for his payday while he’s playing well, can’t blame him

 

[Ace Rimmer]

I am very sad.

 

[Lunatik]

Not a coincidence that has happened after the Flames halted all negotiations with Free Agents

 

[Tkachuk Norris]

Damn he’s become my favourite player. Can’t blame him.

 

[TheHudlinator]

Can't blame him team hasn't been great and he wants his big deal. It's too bad since he seems to be one of few who is upset with the results

 

[Bert Mckrakken]

Allegedly it has nothing to do with him wanting a big contract but the fact he was the second lowest ice time of all the D today. I could see why he is pissed. He’s played better than Tanev this year by a mile

 

[SaintMorose]

His minutes have been cut 3 games in a row to under 16minutes tonight

Based on the On Ice metrics he's been 1st, 3rd, and 4th in 5v5 xGF%
Seems like this has a lot to do with being frustrated that he's getting the DeSimone rookie minutes while playing above a second pair Dman

 

[Lunatik]

Allegedly it has nothing to do with him wanting a big contract but the fact he was the second lowest ice time of all the D today. I could see why he is pissed. He’s played better than Tanev this year by a mile

I think it is also that he never touched the ice in OT

 

[Bert Mckrakken]

Lots of reasons for sure. I mean he wants a decent extension out of him Tanev and Hanafin I know which one id be keeping

 

[Bounces R Way]

Well when he sees Hanifin get offered a giant contract and all the ice time in the world who can blame him? Has Noah ever even knocked an opponent down with a bodycheck in a Flames uniform?

Zad is the only UFA we have worth keeping. 5x5 just get it done.

 

[super6646]

Well when he sees Hanifin get offered a giant contract and all the ice time in the world who can blame him? Has Noah ever even knocked an opponent down with a bodycheck in a Flames uniform?

Zad is the only UFA we have worth keeping. 5x5 just get it done.

Great way to have plenty of regrets.

Connie is making the right move. Gms can get tempted by the package, but push comes to shove he’s a #5.

 

[InfinityIggy]

Just when I was daring to have the slightest sliver of optimism too lol.

 

[Some Other Flame]

If Zadorov was willing to sign a 4x4 give or take type of deal, I strongly suspect that Conroy and the Flames would have gotten it done.

But 5-6M on a 5 or 6 year deal? Yeah no, I think the Flames already have enough cap anchors.

 

[Bounces R Way]

Great way to have plenty of regrets.

Connie is making the right move. Gms can get tempted by the package, but push comes to shove he’s a #5.

Zadorov was tied for 2nd in the league in even strength goals among dmen last season. Top 20 in hits over the last 3 years despite averaging less than 19 minutes. Stands up for his teammates, skates well, only 28 years old.

He's exactly the right kind of dman to keep around for a rebuild/retool/ref***ulate or whatever you want to call the Flames next couple years. Not having a vet like him around is exactly how you wind up with a butter soft blueline that gets owned in the corners. Or you can keep trying random bullshit every year on short term deals like the Oilers have.

 

[Iggys Dome]

Zadorov doesn't exactly move the needle for me, but I will miss his personality. Dude was straight up and told it like it is. Would be great to keep him around for a rebuild/retool but probably not worth it for the price/term he wants.

 

[hockeywiz542]

 

[super6646]

Zadorov was tied for 2nd in the league in even strength goals among dmen last season. Top 20 in hits over the last 3 years despite averaging less than 19 minutes. Stands up for his teammates, skates well, only 28 years old.

He's exactly the right kind of dman to keep around for a rebuild/retool/ref***ulate or whatever you want to call the Flames next couple years. Not having a vet like him around is exactly how you wind up with a butter soft blueline that gets owned in the corners. Or you can keep trying random bullshit every year on short term deals like the Oilers have.

We’ve had tough guys in the lineup over the years such as lucic, Brouwer, who were overpaid and in the end didn’t move the needle. “Get owned in the corners”, well he plays 17-18 mins a night. Doesn’t change the other 42 anyhow lol. Paying 5m for a sheltered dman on the back of toughness is a mistake.

Zadorov also shot at 11% last season. His career average is 5.9. Again, the team would be buying high on unsustainable offensive production.

 

[Backlund]

I like Zadorov but trading him is the right move. This team is constantly showing Conroy they should be broken up so hopefully he's not dumb enough to keep trying to keep them together.

 

[TheHudlinator]

It's honestly for the best. I say that with no ill will towards Zadorov but moving Zadorov, Hanifin, Tanev, Vladar, Lindholm would be a massive help to fixing this roster long term. Especially with the number of teams looking for help on D

 

[Bounces R Way]

We’ve had tough guys in the lineup over the years such as lucic, Brouwer, who were overpaid and in the end didn’t move the needle. “Get owned in the corners”, well he plays 17-18 mins a night. Doesn’t change the other 42 anyhow lol. Paying 5m for a sheltered dman on the back of toughness is a mistake.

Zadorov also shot at 11% last season. His career average is 5.9. Again, the team would be buying high on unsustainable offensive production.

The Flames have Weegar and Andersson for defenseman signed past this season. That's it. I maybe would have felt different if Kylington was here but he's not, and I'm beginning to doubt if he ever will be again.

This isn't going to be a tear it down to the wood rebuild. Not with the money the team has committed long term. I'd rather pay Zadorov medium money than some other UFA clown because you know that's what is going to happen. Flames do not have the depth prospect wise to just backfill those positions.

Any way you slice it they're going to be signing a UFA D in the offseason and probably two. Why not go with a guy you're familiar with.

 

[TheHudlinator]

The Flames have Weegar and Andersson signed past this season. That's it. I maybe would have felt different if Kylington was here but he's not, and I'm beginning to doubt if he ever will again.

This isn't going to be a tear it down to the wood rebuild. Not with the money the team has committed long term. I'd rather pay Zadorov medium money than some other UFA clown because you know that's what is going to happen. Flames do not have the depth prospect wise to just backfill those positions.

Any way you slice is they're going to be signing a UFA D in the offseason and probably two. Why not go with a guy you're familiar with.

Eh this way we can get picks and prospects to help rebuild the pipeline as we graduate guys like Zary, Wolf, Pelletier over the next year. Zad is a nice guy to have but getting the assets back is massive for this team