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Tuesday night was not a fun experience for Toronto Maple Leafs fans. A two-game losing streak extended to three, thanks to another 5-3 loss to the rival Boston Bruins, though the score wasn’t even indicative of how poorly they played.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Dose.ca / November 12

Nothing goes right in Toronto (and Max Domi wants to fight giant Nikita Zadorov)

Things aren’t going well in Toronto. I don’t know if the club misses Mitch Marner (it wasn’t November when people were bitching about him), but right now, Craig Berube’s men have lost their bearings.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / November 11

Craig Berube on Nikita Zadorov knocking Auston Matthews out of the game: “I don’t like the hit, and I think it was a penalty… He was in a vulnerable position”

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 5-3 loss to the Boston Bruins, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 8-8-1. On Nikita Zadorov’s hit that knocked Auston Matthews out of the game: I think it is a penalty, personally, but I am not the referee.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / November 11

Stolarz Out, Auston Matthews Leaves Game After Hit From Zadorov

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews left Tuesday night’s game against the Boston Bruins after taking a heavy hit from defenseman Nikita Zadorov midway through the second period.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / November 11

Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews leaves game after hit from Bruins’ Nikita Zadorov

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews left Tuesday’s game against the Boston Bruins after taking a hit from Nikita Zadorov during the second period.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 9

Craig Berube believes Nikita Zadorov’s hit on Scott Laughton was a head shot

Just as he returned to the lineup, the Toronto Maple Leafs might again be without Scott Laughton for a little bit. Laughton was injured on a hit from Boston Bruins defenceman Nikita Zadorov in the second period of Saturday night’s game against the Bruins.

NHL News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / November 8

Craig Berube on the Bruins’ Nikita Zadorov knocking Scott Laughton out of the game: “I thought it was a headshot”

Craig Berube addressed the media after his team’s 5-3 loss to the Boston Bruins, which dropped the Maple Leafs’ record to 8-6-1. On the team’s performance: On three of the goals, we ended up bringing the puck back into our zone.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / November 5

Bruins Enforcer Fires Back After Matthew Schafer Roughing Call

Peace, love and hockey brawls. What can only be described as an all-out war ensued between the Boston Bruins and New York Islanders as the result of controversial actions from enforcer Nikita Zadorov.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 5

‘That place was a library tonight’: Bruins’ Zadorov trolls Islanders home crowd

The Boston Bruins picked up a crucial two points in the Eastern Conference standings with a 4-3 shootout victory over the New York Islanders on the road at UBS Arena on Tuesday night.

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NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 29

Should the Rasmus Andersson Situation in Calgary Been Resolved Already?

The Calgary Flames are off to one of the worst starts in their franchise’s history. There have been trade winds surrounding this team since last season.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 27

Flames seem set to trade Rasmus Andersson, per teammate

The trade rumors surrounding Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson are reaching a peak as the 2025-26 season rolls around. Flames centerman Mikael Backlund said that Andersson seems to be clearly headed for a change of teams during the NHL’s European Media Tour, as captured by Micahel Russo of The Athletic.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 21

Is Jeff Blashill the front-runner for head-coaching positions in Chicago and Seattle?

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Boston Bruins News / Yardbarker / March 6

Watch: Brutal snapped stick loses critical game for Bruins

The Boston Bruins just can't seem to catch a break this season. After finishing as one of the best teams in the league last year, they're now struggling to stay in this year's playoff race. Thursday night things went from bad to worse.

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Boston Bruins News / Boston Hockey Now / January 25

Bruins Locker Room: Zadorov Defiant On Playoff Chances

BOSTON — The Boston Bruins are a perennial playoff team but face the harsh reality that they may miss the postseason this year. Just don’t tell defenseman Nikita Zadorov that.

NHL News / Bruins Insider / December 3

Trade speculation heats up involving the Bruins trading top defenseman

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Boston Bruins News / Boston Hockey Now / November 23

Bruins' Nikita Zadorov Revels In Kill Zone

BRIGHTON – Killing penalties is Nikita Zadorov‘s business. And business is good. The 6-foot-6, 248-pound defenseman got to show off his special team’s side, Thursday night at TD Garden.

Boston Bruins News / Boston Hockey Now / September 26, 2024

Bruins Nikita Zadorov Shows Off Animal Instinct

BRIGHTON – When Nikita Zadorov signed with Boston as a free agent over the summer, a lot of Bruins breathed a sigh of relief. None were more audible than team captain Brad Marchand.

Boston Bruins News / Boston Hockey Now / July 8, 2024

Nikita Zadorov Joins Bruins Seeking Consistency And A Championship

BRIGHTON, MA–Even by NHL standards, Nikita Zadorov is a well-traveled man. From Buffalo to Colorado, Chicago to Calgary and then on to Vancouver, the defenseman has added a new element to his game everywhere he has played in his 11-year career.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 1, 2024

Former Canucks D Nikita Zadorov thanks Vancouver, asks Bruins fans not to call him ‘Big Z’

Shortly after agreeing to terms with the Boston Bruins on a new six-year, $5 million AAV contract on Monday morning, defenceman Nikita Zadorov shared a heartfelt message to Vancouver Canucks fans to his personal Instagram page.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 29, 2024

Maple Leafs have interest in veteran free-agent defenseman

The Toronto Maple Leafs are interested in impending free-agent defenseman Nikita Zadorov, but they'll have to elbow out a number of other teams if they are to sign him.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 28, 2024

Canucks will allow surprise postseason standout to walk

Canucks will allow surprise postseason standout to hit free agency

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Nikita Zadorov surprised on offense during the postseason. He'll be taking his heroics elsewhere, now.

Canucks re-sign Tyler Myers to three-year contract with $3 million AAV

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 14, 2024

The Zadorov trade signalled Canucks’ front office was prepared to go all-in to support team’s fast start: Year in review

With one foot out the door toward free agency, Nikita Zadorov’s time in Vancouver appears to be coming to an end. It’s unfortunate because the big defenceman seemed to find a home on the Canucks blueline and developed into a fan favourite with his stellar playoff performance.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 9, 2024

What might Nikita Zadorov’s ‘discounted’ price tag be to stay with the Canucks?

Who doesn’t love a good mystery? And when it comes to Nikita Zadorov and his demands in contract talks with the Vancouver Canucks, the dollar figure it’s going to take to keep the big Russian defenceman on the payroll is very much a mystery.