Nikita Zadorov admits a hard truth about leaving Vancouver Canucks

Nikita Zadorov only played half a season with the Vancouver Canucks but quickly became an integral piece of the team, only to leave team in free agency.

 

In a recent interview, Zadorov admitted he never wanted to leave the Canucks and they were his first choice, but they simply could not match the financial offer from Boston.

“We disagreed on the details before the playoffs and postponed the negotiations,” Zadorov said. “After the playoffs, when I was in Vancouver, we tried to reach an agreement, but unfortunately, it didn’t work.”

The 29-year old defenceman had played for 5 different teams in his 642 game career, and was looking for longer term on a contract that Vancouver just wasn’t willing to give. The Bruins have openly admitted that they have been overpaying to get Zadorov, but the player was still worth an overpay at $5M for 6 seasons.

Zadorov was a physical force and a decent puck mover for the Canucks this season and on their playoff run which attracted plenty of teams interested in free agency. In 13 playoff games, Zadorov was a clear physical leader and even scored 4 goals an 8 points.

The Boston Bruins have perennially been the class of the NHL despite losing star players to retirement, and it’s by making bold moves like signing Zadorov and Lindholm. Adding these two players to a team that already posted over 100 regular season points, the Bruins will surely be a Cup Contender again next year.

Related Posts

The Valley’s Jax Taylor is “Still in Communication” With Brittany and Son Cruz Amid Mental Health Treatment, Plus Brittany Pays Off $35K Tax Lien

Jax Taylor is staying in contact with his estranged wife, Brittany Cartwright, and their three-year-old son, Cruz, while receiving mental health care at an in-patient treatment center. Credit: Instagram As Brittany,…

Amanda Abbington throws BBC probe into CHAOS as she ‘hands over MORE bombshell texts with fresh REVELATIONS over Giovanni Pernice’s alleged behaviour on Strictly Come Dancing’

Amanda Abbington has reportedly handed over more texts with fresh revelations over Giovanni Pernice’s behaviour on Strictly Come Dancing. It has been claimed the dramatic intervention has thrown the BBC investigation…

Leon Draisaitl about to ink the richest contract in NHL history?

Leon Draisaitl is on the brink of signing the richest contract in NHL history, further solidifying his place among the league’s elite. The Edmonton Oilers superstar has…

Houston Texans Rising Star Gets Rave Review Amid NFL Preseason

After a so-so first year in the league due to an injury, Tank Dell is aiming to have a better sophomore campaign for the Houston Texans. This is evident in…

‘Teen Mom’ Jenelle Evans Shares How Ex Is Still Using Her

Teen Mom star Jenelle Evans is detailing how her ex, David Eason is still using her. The two have been separated since early 2024 and she has seemingly moved…

Commanders rookie backs up big talk in first preseason game

As the third of Washington’s three second-round picks in 2024, Ben Sinnott received less attention than some selections but the rookie tight end stood out in the…