Kevin Weekes: Calgary Flames defenseman Nikita Zadorov has asked the Calgary Flames for a trade.
Chris Johnston: The word is that Zadorov, a pending UFA, would welcome a trade to the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Pierre LeBrun: Confirm Weekes’ report. Zadorov’s agent Dan Milstein hopes that a trade can be worked out quickly.
Rick Dhaliwal: The Vancouver Canucks would be one of the teams interested in Zadorov. He’s been on their radar for a while now.
James Nichols of New Jersey Hockey Now: A source said the defenseman would welcome a trade to the New Jersey Devils.
“Of course, (he’d go to New Jersey),” the source exclaimed. “Who wouldn’t want to be on a contender?”
Zadorov is in the last year of his two year deal that carries a $3.75 million cap hit.
Zadorov currently leads the Flames blueline in expected goals share this season although he has been massively unfortunate. He’s rocking a 91 PDO with on-ice finishing and goaltending both lagging way below expected. pic.twitter.com/NG9SulYpTS
— JFresh (@JFreshHockey) November 11, 2023
The pending unrestricted free agent Nikita Zadorov has requested a trade out of Calgary. Zadorov is great guy & legit a TOP4 defensive defenseman in our opinion. He really improved his game in Calgary. pic.twitter.com/jsyZWJQmCX
— Andy & Rono (@ARHockeyStats) November 11, 2023
