Nikita Zadorov Contemplated a Return to His Previous Team
During this year’s Free Agent Frenzy, Nikita Zadorov was highly sought after, and the Boston Bruins ultimately secured his services with a substantial 6-year contract worth $5 million per year. However, before finalizing this significant deal, Zadorov weighed an offer to return to the Colorado Avalanche, the team with which he had spent the most time in the NHL.
In a recent interview with rg.org, the prominent Russian player revealed that before signing with the Bruins, he evaluated offers from several teams, including the current Vancouver Canucks and the Avalanche.
During this year’s Free Agent Frenzy, Nikita Zadorov was highly sought after, and the Boston Bruins ultimately secured him with a significant 6-year, $5 million annual average value contract. Before finalizing this deal, Zadorov considered offers from various teams, including the Vancouver Canucks and his previous team, the Colorado Avalanche.
In a recent interview with rg.org, Zadorov revealed that before choosing the Bruins, he explored opportunities with other teams, notably the Avalanche.
Zadorov spent five years with Colorado, establishing himself as a regular NHL player. During his tenure in Denver, he averaged 18:16 of ice time per game, recorded 887 hits in 289 appearances, blocked 324 shots, and accumulated 328 penalty minutes, with a plus/minus rating of +4.
Following his time in Colorado, Zadorov played for the Chicago Blackhawks, Calgary Flames, and the Canucks during the past season’s stretch run and playoffs.
The Avalanche’s most significant free agent addition to their defense this summer has been Erik Brannstrom. While Brannstrom is a solid addition, he is notably shorter, lighter, and earns $4.1 million less than Zadorov.
One remark from the article that might disappoint some Avalanche fans is the statement that “Zadorov chose Boston for its winning potential.” This is intriguing, considering there is a Stanley Cup banner at Ball Arena suggesting that perhaps he didn’t make the best choice.
