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Connor Zary has cleared waivers and is eligible to be sent down to the AHL Calgary Wranglers. No NHL team claimed him despite him being placed on waivers by the Calgary Flames yesterday.

Boston Bruins News / Professor Press Box / September 16

J.T. Miller, Nikita Zadorov and the Problem With Judging Teammates

Nikita Zadorov’s defence of J.T. Miller is interesting. Not because Zadorov is the first former teammate to say something nice about Miller, but because of the standard he uses to judge him.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / September 16

‘It wasn’t his fault’: Nikita Zadorov defends JT Miller’s role in rift with Elias Pettersson

Fans will always be curious about what might’ve been going on behind the scenes during one of the more tumultuous periods in the Vancouver Canucks’ recent history.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 14

NHL Rumors: Batherson Extension, Zadorov to Oilers, and Canadiens’ 2 Signings

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Ottawa Senators and Drake Batherson are working against a deadline as they try to finalize a long-term extension, while new details have emerged about how close the Edmonton Oilers’ got to acquiring Nikita Zadorov.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 14

Nikita Zadorov shuts down talk that he nixed offseason trade to Oilers

Finding Darnell Nurse a new home this offseason wasn’t all that easy for the Edmonton Oilers, and it came with several speed bumps along the way before they ultimately struck a deal with the San Jose Sharks.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 11

One prospect to watch on every NHL 2026 rookie tournament roster

For months, fans across the internet have been clamoring for action resembling NHL hockey. And while these rookie tournaments won’t feature many players that will be full-timers this season, it does offer fans a glimpse into the future before training camps start next week.

Leafs’ Gavin McKenna to sit out rookie tournament

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 25

Flames Draft 2026: A history of the 65th overall pick

In less than a week, we’re going to figure out who the Calgary Flames acquired in exchange for Nikita Zadorov. On Nov. 30, 2023, before I even started writing at FlamesNation, the Flames traded Zadorov to the Vancouver Canucks for a 2024 fifth and 2026 third.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 11

Kraken hire ex-Canucks GM Patrik Allvin as assistant GM

It did not take long for former Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin to find his next job as an NHL executive. On Thursday morning, the Seattle Kraken announced they have hired Patrik Allvin as an assistant general manager.

Boston Bruins News / Canucksarmy / May 2

Nikita Zadorov admits to playing on fully torn MCL in Stanley Cup playoffs

We all knew hockey players were tough, but it’s always a nice reminder of the extent of their toughness when they disclose the injuries they played through in the playoffs.

Boston Bruins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 2

Nikita Zadorov Sustained Torn MCL Midway Through First Round

Boston’s season came to an end on Friday night as they lost to Buffalo, ending the series in six games. Following the outing, Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov revealed to reporters including Boston.com’s Conor Ryan that he sustained a torn MCL in the third game of the series.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Boston Bruins News / Larry Brown Sports / May 2

Bruins’ Nikita Zadorov reveals he played through brutal injury

Nikita Zadorov displayed remarkable resilience during the Boston Bruins’ first-round playoff series against the Buffalo Sabres, revealing afterward that he competed on a severely injured knee.

Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / May 2

Bruins’ Nikita Zadorov played on torn MCL during first round

It’s far from unusual to see players play through injuries in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, so as the Boston Bruins‘ season comes to an end, Nikita Zadorov unveiled a big one.

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Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / April 30

‘It means you’re doing something right’: Bruins’ Zadorov on getting booed in Buffalo

One of the more brute forces in the NHL is hearing it from the fans, but that doesn’t seem to bother him so much. When speaking to the media on Thursday,

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 27

Sabres’ Beck Malenstyn responds to lack of Nikita Zadorov suspension

The incident that led to Nikita Zadorov’s fine against Rasmus Dahlin raised some eyebrows around the league. Late in Game 4 of the Boston Bruins-Buffalo Sabres series, Zadorov gave a vicious cross-check to the Sabres’ captain, and then finished it off by swinging at him with his glove.

Boston Bruins News / Field Level Media / April 27

Bruins D Nikita Zadorov fined $5K for cross-checking

Boston Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov was hit with a $5,000 fine Monday for cross-checking Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin on Sunday. The incident occurred following a whistle with 16:43 remaining in Boston's 6-1 home loss in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first-round series.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 27

Bruins’ Zadorov fined for cross-checking Sabres’ Dahlin

The first-round playoff series between the Buffalo Sabres and Boston Bruins is receiving its first bit of supplemental discipline from the league. The

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 25

Nikita Zadorov calls loss to the Maple Leafs 'embarrassing'

You could say neither team got the result they wanted in Tuesday night’s rivalry game between the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs. The Bruins came

Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / December 11

'I'm just trying to help my fantasy owners': Nikita Zadorov talks about hot streak

'I'm just trying to help my fantasy owners': Bruins' Nikita Zadorov talks about recent hot play

Sometimes, even the best players in the world are aware of how much they are being watched, and by whom.

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Boston Bruins News / Yardbarker / March 6, 2025

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.

Seth Jarvis goal in waning seconds lifts Hurricanes past Bruins

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The '1971-72 Boston Bruins' quiz

Boston Bruins News / Boston Hockey Now / January 25, 2025

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, 2024

Trade speculation heats up involving the Bruins trading top defenseman

He's a defenseman who has failed to live up to his $30 million deal.

Bruins mark centennial with win over Canadiens

Canucks’ Filip Hronek to miss eight weeks after lower-body surgery

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Boston Bruins News / Boston Hockey Now / November 23, 2024

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 / The Hockey Writers / October 21, 2024

Bruins’ Zadorov Must Balance Physicality and Penalty Minutes

The Boston Bruins have emphasized adding size and physicality to their lineup in recent years, aiming to build a roster capable of withstanding the rigors of a deep playoff run.

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.

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.

What’s next for the Canucks after Myers, Joshua contracts?

Maple Leafs acquire rights to veteran defenseman

Toronto Maple Leafs select Ben Danford No. 31 overall in 2024 NHL Draft

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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

... and re-sign forward Teddy Blueger to two-year contract

... and sign breakout winger to four-year extension

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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.