Flyers rivals set to land the biggest asset on the trade market
As a result of Nikita Zadarov's request for a trade after Calgary Flames' loss to Toronto Maple Leafs, he is currently one of the more attractive trade targets.
As NHL Insider Kevin Weekes reports, the towering Russian defenseman has a number of teams interested in his services.
The Flames are on the verge of starting a rebuild and could move their UFAs while still under contract.
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A few teams are interested in acquiring Zadarov from the Flames, which may lead to Zadarov being the first to go.
Among them is the New Jersey Devils, who are nearing the end of their rebuild. It would be problematic if the Devils added Zadarov to their roster, since they already rank amongst the top teams in the league.
I'm told
@NJDevils
,
@DallasStars
, and
@MapleLeafs
are among the clubs expressing interest in
@NHLFlames
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@NJDevils
,
@DallasStars
, and
@MapleLeafs
are among the clubs expressing interest in
@NHLFlames
D Zadorov, and the expectation is that discussions could ramp up when #LeafsForever return from the
@NHL
#GlobalSeries in Sweden. #HockeyTwitter
In 2022-2023, Zadarov played a full season for the Calgary Flames, posting 14 goals, 21 points, 80 PIMS, and 174 hits.
If Tom Fitzgerald pulls this off, it'll be yet another coup for the Devils, who have been trade partners with the Flames already.
| POLL | ||
18 NOVEMBRE | 134 ANSWERS Flyers rivals set to land the biggest asset on the trade market Will the Devils be even tougher with Zadarov in the mix? | ||
| Yes | 91 | 67.9 % |
| No | 43 | 32.1 % |
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