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On YouTubeBoston Bruins News / NHL Trade Talk / December 22
Bruins’ D-Man Calls Out Teammates Ahead of Must-Win Rivalry Game
Nikita Zadorov is challenging his teammates on the Boston Bruins ahead of what he calls a must-win game against the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday. Their final game before the holiday break, Zadorov — who is never shy to speak his mind — said this is a game a struggling Bruins team has to have.
Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / December 11
'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.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / November 12
Zadorov Shares His Take on Hit That Injured Auston Matthews
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.
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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 / 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.
Boston Bruins News / Athlon Sports / April 19
Nikita Zadorov Sends Clear Warning to Boston Bruins Front Office
With all of the talent on the Boston Bruins’ roster, few would have expected them to turn in a 33-39-10 season in 2024, missing out on the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since 2015.
Boston Bruins News / Rinksiders / April 3
Boston Bruins made a big mistake by signing Nikita Zadorov and Elias Lindholm
As this season comes to an end, it’s safe to say at this point, the Bruins are likely going to regret signing both of these contracts.
Boston Bruins News / Blade of Steel / March 24
Nikita Zadorov's comments suggest potential rift in Bruins' locker room
The Boston Bruins' season hasn't gone the way anyone would have hoped, and now, a potential rift is forming in the locker room around goaltender Jeremy Swayman.
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.
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.
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.
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 / Yardbarker / July 1, 2024
Buyer beware: NHL free agents that teams should avoid this offseason
Not every player will be worth what they are signed for, however. So let us take a look at four unrestricted free agents that teams should be avoiding.
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.
Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 28, 2024
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.
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.
Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / June 5, 2024
Nikita Zadorov’s monster playoffs will spike his value in free agency
The Vancouver Canucks have some major decisions to make this offseason, including what to do with pending free-agent defenseman Nikita Zadorov. The Canucks blueliner stock could not be higher at the moment as he turned his game up another level once the Stanley Cup Playoffs began.
Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / May 24, 2024
Zadorov Loves Vancouver But Will Explore Free Agency with Open Mind
Vancouver Canucks fans are hoping defenseman Nikita Zadorov will stick around this summer on a long-term extension, but his future with the team remains uncertain.
Vancouver Canucks News / Yardbarker / May 14, 2024
Canucks' Nikita Zadorov takes a shot at NHL over teammate's suspension
The 29-year-old defenseman maintains there was no ill intent toward McDavid.
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