Okay yes that WOULD be funny, but it would only be funny for a few days. Watching Zadaorv chirp and terrorize them in the first round will be funny for weeks.
To be fair the guy consistently maintained how he loved Vancouver and wanted to stay. Just not to the extent of 250k less a year. That’s not much when you’re clearly 5.7 already.
Leaves a sour taste in my mouth
There can be any number of reasons a player chooses to move on that have nothing to do with salary. Maybe he is planning on having more kids and wants them to be born in the US? Maybe the Canucks only offered 3 or 4 years? Maybe he just loves Boston as a city?
It was the term that was the issue I think too, he said he would stay here for 5 AAV......but I don't think the brass were walking ti give him that x6/7 years.......he'll be a shell of his former self in 3-4 years playing the way he does. Unfortunately, the body ages much quicker when you're a giant and abuse the shit out of it. All that being said, I'd have loved to watch him age out here, absolutely my top favorite player to watch this past season, and one of my favorites of all time on the roster. Sooooooo fucking entertaining and fun to watch! W
Based on this post alone, I don’t think he will throw shades at our organization in future interviews. Thanks for the memory Zad, it was nice while it lasted.
If he ever says anything it will probably be along the lines of something like this:
Reporter: “Nikita, you were a popular player in Vancouver and although in a relatively short stint, you seem to left an impact on the fan base and the team. It appears management and coaching staffs have some positive thing to say as well”
Zadorov: “Well, I guess it’s not positive enough for them to keep me.”
Yeah especially true for a player like Zadorov who is usually a bottom pairing D man and plays a super physical game. Who knows how long your career will last in the NHL. He got hot during these playoffs, and the timing of his FA meant he was able to secure what will most likely be the biggest bag of his entire career. Can’t fault the guy for taking it as it’s family first at the end of the day. Gonna miss him though, what a fuckin beauty!!
As much as I’m gonna hate playing against this man, I will never be upset about someone doing what’s best for them and their family. Get that bag Big Z, had an absolute blast watching you
Always get the money. I’ll never understand why anyone criticizes athletes for signing for more money elsewhere like they wouldn’t be doing the same thing. Great example is LIV golf. Sure it’s greasy to play on that tour but, for that kind of money, anyone would jump ship.
What a class act. Can’t fault him for taking care of his family first. He gave everything the the short time he was here. Absolutely worth the trades at the deadline!
Big Z is a beauty and props to him for securing the bag with another team (even if it's the Bruins *gags*). Loved having him here and at least he and Lindy are in the Eastern conference so we only play them twice a year.
FUCK!!! This pisses me the fuck off. God damnit. I understand it’s not our fault or his for that matter, each party is doing the best for their side. But fuck man. I really liked this guy and it was so badass having an absolute animal behind Hughes. Him and Soucy were such a calming mechanism. Particularly loved when he bitched around Evander Kane in the playoffs.
God this feels like I got fucked in the ass and it sucks. I hope we get another monster like him at some point. H
I can speculate that he would prefer to stay in the US, not in Canada after his career and this deal is better for that (getting the green card and then citizenship). Also his family likes Florida, and the East Coast factor is decisive here.
Z stole my heart in his short season with us, gonna miss him so much. But also happy for him, he's a great person and deserved a big pay day. Gonna hurt to see him in a Boston jersey but I'll always have a soft spot for him.
What a classy post, gonna miss ya Big Z. But also super happy you're going out east, even if it had to be Boston. Hope you terrorize the Leafs for years to come!
business aside, i absolutely loved him and would love to have him back on the team. everything from the timely goals he scored for us in the playoffs, the chirps to other teams and players, to his HUGE hits and fights. best of luck in boston 🥲
Love ya while you were here Z but I am glad you didn't sign the 5x5 offer. Bruins are crazy for signing him to a 5x6. They had Lohrei playing with McAvoy down the stretch and in the playoffs and doing well there then you have Lindholm on the second pair.
I would have signed Zadorov to that contract just based on that playoff performance. He didn't play bottom pairing minutes in the playoffs and that's what counts the most.
Then again I really loved the Eriksson signing too for about two minutes. I could never wish Zads bad luck even in a Bruins uniform... but we do owe the Bruins one Eriksson.
Zadorov, opening night in Calgary got absolutley schooled by mcdavid, at the end of that deal he was dealt to Vancouver.
It is clear that he has grown as a player in that time.
Also have to respect he is one of a very few Russians to call out putin on his shit.
Nothing but respect for the man and player
We will miss you buddy, and out of all the epic moments people will remember you stuffing Kane into the Oilers bench for all eternity!! Best of luck in the future big guy
He always said he enjoyed being the villain. Probably could have seen him going to Boston but I was delulu and thought we could keep him. So glad we didn’t do 5m x 6 years, hopefully that contract haunts Boston in the future. As well as Lindholm. Loved them, but they’re overpaid if they are going to produce the same numbers and impact as they did with the Canucks. I guess we got Desharnais as poor man’s Zadorov, hopefully coaches will help him out.
This is so depressing, I wanted a Zadorov jersey so bad. Was going to be my first Canucks jersey since I bought a Hank black/green jersey.
5 mill didn't seem too bad,
I hope his career really takes off now.
It felt like I knew him staying was a bit too good to be true, but ouch the move to Boston stings a little. Fair enough for him, sad to lose a good fit for us. It was so fun to watch you play Z!
Absolutely loved watching Zadorov play during his time with the Canucks and he absolutely made the right decision a player needs to make the right choices for his family while at the pinnacle of their career. Boston is a very good fit I think and he will instantly be a favourite with fans and teammates. Good luck and look forward to watching you in the future❤️
Would have liked to have the home town discount he said he would give us because he wanted to stay in Vancouver. Instead he signs with Boston for the exact amount that we offered him. I guess negotiations are all about the optics and a little less about heart.
Good for him that he got a huge bag of money but at the same time I really hope his form completely falls off a cliff since he's playing for the Bruins now.
Being that he accepted the same amount from Boston, I wonder if it was the term, or signing bonus, or the wives being close of Lindholm and Zadorov , or the kids? But I guess, the only thing that bothers me is , what would have it took? 5.01? 5.125? Oh well. He will be missed, his chirps were funny, loved his interview with Scott on his podcast. For his time on the Canucks, he made and impact both literally and figuratively and with his thank you, a class act. Boston, you are very lucky to have him.
Hopefully, we will see some of that swagger from our players. Because we are gonna need it. Teams like Nashville really have stepped up . Calgary is gonna be formidable sooner than we think, and Edmonton will be Edmonton, though for some strange reason, I don’t fear them even though they will do what they do. It’s more a bit of a chess match, and because we strengthened our defence, I think we can win. Health will be a factor. Canucks, Canada needs Stanley back……
Whats with this whole "h'es a #5 dman" ? everyone says this, but under our coach he could be our 2nd pair guy with Myers. Personally, I don't think 5M was bad for him. I was hoping we could've gotten him for 4.7-4.8M and call it a day. Losing him and with whatever we have left over on the backend.. I don't think our defense looks any better than last year. If anything we got weaker on the backend.
One of the best 1 year runs with us ever.
Absolutely legendary
He's among my top five Russians to play for us. A solid number 5
Krutov out of the top five
I mean when your team has had Burre, Mogilny Dimitra, and Larianov in its history hahahah
Demitra (RIP) wasn’t Russian
Move him up to 4 then and put Kuzy at 5 haha
Haha whoops my brain misfired there
stanley cup champion larianov
Don’t leave out Chubarov like that.
Chubarov was Belarusian
Google is your friend.
I stand corrected
Hurts donut.
Vanek type year.
I look forward to Zadorov antagonizing the Maple Leafs for years to come.
Watching him play the Leafs in the first round is going to be an okay consolation prize.
I would absolutely rather he signs with Boston than Toronto
1000%, it's way more amusing this way.
idk it would be pretty amusing if Toronto gave him a 6x5 along with that OEL contract
Okay yes that WOULD be funny, but it would only be funny for a few days. Watching Zadaorv chirp and terrorize them in the first round will be funny for weeks.
I hate Boston more than toronto. I almost pity toronto.
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Nope , I don’t know how you speak for most Canucks fans?
I'll never let go, until we get a cup.
Reading this made me a little less sad
He’s going to lay out tanev and oel for a few years. Tanman we know gets injured easily I wonder how the Swede will fair
Got his bag, can’t blame the dude. Will always have a soft spot for him, and will always respect him for calling out Putin. Takes true courage.
Respect to his family too, and if there's any back home. He has to be careful/cut ties to avoid political persecution. Very difficult for everyone.
To be fair the guy consistently maintained how he loved Vancouver and wanted to stay. Just not to the extent of 250k less a year. That’s not much when you’re clearly 5.7 already. Leaves a sour taste in my mouth
There can be any number of reasons a player chooses to move on that have nothing to do with salary. Maybe he is planning on having more kids and wants them to be born in the US? Maybe the Canucks only offered 3 or 4 years? Maybe he just loves Boston as a city?
Yeah it doesn’t seem like much since he has publicly stated how much he likes playing/living here.
He was a douchebag in Cowtown too
It was the term that was the issue I think too, he said he would stay here for 5 AAV......but I don't think the brass were walking ti give him that x6/7 years.......he'll be a shell of his former self in 3-4 years playing the way he does. Unfortunately, the body ages much quicker when you're a giant and abuse the shit out of it. All that being said, I'd have loved to watch him age out here, absolutely my top favorite player to watch this past season, and one of my favorites of all time on the roster. Sooooooo fucking entertaining and fun to watch! W
Sucks to see him go and especially to Boston. He will be missed
Really sucks to see him land in Boston, but damn is that ever a good fit.
They needed a big Z to replace Chara. There must always be a Z
Just became their cleanest hitter.
Better then Toronto
No hard feelings, get paid big Z just fuck off when you play us eh
At least we only play against him twice a year.
Until the finals rematch
Don’t put that evil on the team
Which we will clearly win for redemption.
If the current teams met in the Finals, I think the Canucks would have a good shot at it.
He don't wanna be called big z ever again
Based on this post alone, I don’t think he will throw shades at our organization in future interviews. Thanks for the memory Zad, it was nice while it lasted.
His roasts are usually funny because they're true. I'd be interested in what he would say.
If he ever says anything it will probably be along the lines of something like this: Reporter: “Nikita, you were a popular player in Vancouver and although in a relatively short stint, you seem to left an impact on the fan base and the team. It appears management and coaching staffs have some positive thing to say as well” Zadorov: “Well, I guess it’s not positive enough for them to keep me.”
We literally offered him the same amount of money
It could be the term. We never heard the term. Canucks were probably offering him 5 years instead of 6.
Almost certainly less term.
Honestly his chirps aren't even that offensive. I'd be ok with it even if he does.
He won't be telling us that for free eh?
You gotta do what you gotta do to secure your family's future with such short-lived, physically punishing careers.
Yeah especially true for a player like Zadorov who is usually a bottom pairing D man and plays a super physical game. Who knows how long your career will last in the NHL. He got hot during these playoffs, and the timing of his FA meant he was able to secure what will most likely be the biggest bag of his entire career. Can’t fault the guy for taking it as it’s family first at the end of the day. Gonna miss him though, what a fuckin beauty!!
Heartbroken tbh.
Very memorable player. Wish he could have stayed but it was the right move
:’( Its like finding out my parents are getting divorced but worse
Parents getting divorced and you’re being put up for adoption?
Even worse than when that happened to me and my new lovely parents died in a fiery crash on the high way
As much as I’m gonna hate playing against this man, I will never be upset about someone doing what’s best for them and their family. Get that bag Big Z, had an absolute blast watching you
only twice. unless its a 2011 rematch sometime soon.
Only twice per year
you dont say
Always get the money. I’ll never understand why anyone criticizes athletes for signing for more money elsewhere like they wouldn’t be doing the same thing. Great example is LIV golf. Sure it’s greasy to play on that tour but, for that kind of money, anyone would jump ship.
Loved him, wish the Bruins gave him a 6x6 though cause fuck the bruins
Goodbye Z hopefully he bullies the Leafs for years to come
This team just lost a whole lotta personality 🥲
What a class act. Can’t fault him for taking care of his family first. He gave everything the the short time he was here. Absolutely worth the trades at the deadline!
Thanks for your work Zadorov, all the best
Big Z is a beauty and props to him for securing the bag with another team (even if it's the Bruins *gags*). Loved having him here and at least he and Lindy are in the Eastern conference so we only play them twice a year.
He doesn’t want to be called Big Z now out of respect for Chara. Little Z it is! 😂
Will always love this man for his stance on Ukraine. I also felt he was our best defenceman this past playoffs.
Dude played well enough in the playoffs to get the July first overpay. Happy for him, happy the Canucks didn’t pay it. Good luck in boston Z.
This guy is class, have a feeling his loss will be one this org. regrets.
Don't be sad because it's over, be happy that it happened.
Good man, he is
Honestly I'm just glad he left the conference because idk that I could hate Big Z. Instant fan favorite in such a short amount of time.
Hurts so bad
I wouldn't have minded giving him the extra year. This one hurts a bit.
My username is in complete shambles! Gonna miss Big Zaddy, but also glad we didn't give him a 6x5.
He's gonna be such a good bruin.
Probably the best half season run I've seen from a canuck
I feel he’s like Kuzy that wherever he goes he’ll always be one of the fan favs in Van. No hard feelings whatsoever. Best of luck Z
FUCK!!! This pisses me the fuck off. God damnit. I understand it’s not our fault or his for that matter, each party is doing the best for their side. But fuck man. I really liked this guy and it was so badass having an absolute animal behind Hughes. Him and Soucy were such a calming mechanism. Particularly loved when he bitched around Evander Kane in the playoffs. God this feels like I got fucked in the ass and it sucks. I hope we get another monster like him at some point. H
>God this feels like I got fucked in the ass Hey, don't threaten me with me a good time!
I can speculate that he would prefer to stay in the US, not in Canada after his career and this deal is better for that (getting the green card and then citizenship). Also his family likes Florida, and the East Coast factor is decisive here.
Classy dude with real character. Go get em Zaddy, you'll be missed. You earned some nice stability and a good paycheck, hope you enjoy New England.
Z stole my heart in his short season with us, gonna miss him so much. But also happy for him, he's a great person and deserved a big pay day. Gonna hurt to see him in a Boston jersey but I'll always have a soft spot for him.
What a classy post, gonna miss ya Big Z. But also super happy you're going out east, even if it had to be Boston. Hope you terrorize the Leafs for years to come!
business aside, i absolutely loved him and would love to have him back on the team. everything from the timely goals he scored for us in the playoffs, the chirps to other teams and players, to his HUGE hits and fights. best of luck in boston 🥲
Love ya while you were here Z but I am glad you didn't sign the 5x5 offer. Bruins are crazy for signing him to a 5x6. They had Lohrei playing with McAvoy down the stretch and in the playoffs and doing well there then you have Lindholm on the second pair.
Gonna miss ya zaddy. Happy for him, this definitely stings more then I thought it would
It’s been a pleasure Zaddy . Personally I think letting you go is a huge mistake . I’m a big fan of.
That is a big hole on defence that never got filled .
I would have signed Zadorov to that contract just based on that playoff performance. He didn't play bottom pairing minutes in the playoffs and that's what counts the most. Then again I really loved the Eriksson signing too for about two minutes. I could never wish Zads bad luck even in a Bruins uniform... but we do owe the Bruins one Eriksson.
Damn. I’m heartbroken.
I am super glad we did not give him that contact but man what a year.
Sad to see him go! I was at his first game as a Canuck 🥰
I’m choked. At least it’s not a pacific division team.
I’m sad. That’s the comment.
Gotta thank Z for not signing in West
Zadorov, opening night in Calgary got absolutley schooled by mcdavid, at the end of that deal he was dealt to Vancouver. It is clear that he has grown as a player in that time. Also have to respect he is one of a very few Russians to call out putin on his shit. Nothing but respect for the man and player
best of luck but the the bruins colours look ugly on you guys
We will miss you buddy, and out of all the epic moments people will remember you stuffing Kane into the Oilers bench for all eternity!! Best of luck in the future big guy
*Signs with Boston for same amount of money Vancouver offered him. Yeah! We love you Z.*
He always said he enjoyed being the villain. Probably could have seen him going to Boston but I was delulu and thought we could keep him. So glad we didn’t do 5m x 6 years, hopefully that contract haunts Boston in the future. As well as Lindholm. Loved them, but they’re overpaid if they are going to produce the same numbers and impact as they did with the Canucks. I guess we got Desharnais as poor man’s Zadorov, hopefully coaches will help him out.
This is so depressing, I wanted a Zadorov jersey so bad. Was going to be my first Canucks jersey since I bought a Hank black/green jersey. 5 mill didn't seem too bad, I hope his career really takes off now.
I just don't understand why we cannot match that? He wants to sign with us, why can't we match that?
Always will be a Z fan and will root for him.
See you next June
Classy.
Damn this sucks big Z. We need someone this season to make us forget.
Read the room, Z
I'll tell my kids one day he was better than OEL
What a beast he was in the playoffs, all the best to him. Will be difficult to like him playing for Boston though lol
Sure.
No hard feelings, gotta respect the dude.
Thanks for the memories, Zado!
Will miss you zaddy, hope you come back after this vodka run
Boston collects Big Zs for sport.
Get that bag Zaddy! You & your family will always be welcome in Van! 💙
Oh well, next man up.
This is gonna be a love hate relationship with him in Boston.
It felt like I knew him staying was a bit too good to be true, but ouch the move to Boston stings a little. Fair enough for him, sad to lose a good fit for us. It was so fun to watch you play Z!
Good night Sweet Prince
We should have giving him 5.5 mil a year
Damn did I just become a Boston fan?!?! Wtf is going on….
I'm not crying you're crying
Absolutely loved watching Zadorov play during his time with the Canucks and he absolutely made the right decision a player needs to make the right choices for his family while at the pinnacle of their career. Boston is a very good fit I think and he will instantly be a favourite with fans and teammates. Good luck and look forward to watching you in the future❤️
This dude rules. I'm a fan regardless of where he plays.
We’re gonna miss ya bro
Funny thing is his stick is shorter than Willie Mitchell’s.
guess there was nothing to do in vancouver but play hockey....
The team's gonna miss this guy, he was exactly what I thought Tryamkin would eventually become for us. Was fun while it lasted!
He was our best defenseman in the playoffs it’s a shame we couldn’t afford to keep him
Canadian market has a serious disadvantage
Well that's one that we shoulda kept
Would have liked to have the home town discount he said he would give us because he wanted to stay in Vancouver. Instead he signs with Boston for the exact amount that we offered him. I guess negotiations are all about the optics and a little less about heart.
I dont understand why we cannot match that contract, i think this is a big mistake.
Good for him that he got a huge bag of money but at the same time I really hope his form completely falls off a cliff since he's playing for the Bruins now.
What a gentleman.
Will miss Big Z as a Canuck! The name stays here too. Good fit for him with Boston
No hard feelings. Good luck in New England!
Being that he accepted the same amount from Boston, I wonder if it was the term, or signing bonus, or the wives being close of Lindholm and Zadorov , or the kids? But I guess, the only thing that bothers me is , what would have it took? 5.01? 5.125? Oh well. He will be missed, his chirps were funny, loved his interview with Scott on his podcast. For his time on the Canucks, he made and impact both literally and figuratively and with his thank you, a class act. Boston, you are very lucky to have him. Hopefully, we will see some of that swagger from our players. Because we are gonna need it. Teams like Nashville really have stepped up . Calgary is gonna be formidable sooner than we think, and Edmonton will be Edmonton, though for some strange reason, I don’t fear them even though they will do what they do. It’s more a bit of a chess match, and because we strengthened our defence, I think we can win. Health will be a factor. Canucks, Canada needs Stanley back……
From USSR with love ❤️
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It’s heartbreaking, but I wish him the best. He seems like a genuinely nice, intelligent individual and is an incredible hockey player.
Great half a season run, but I genuinely hope the shit stain Bruins don't make the playoffs for 5 years. 🖕
It was nice but now you’re the enemy. The love is gone. 😁
I wouldn't be shocked if he gets traded back at some point
Canadian market sucks - high taxes, high COl. hel will do well in Boston and is happy to leave canada
Imagine giving 5x6 to a guy who’s always been a #5 dman his entire career. Great character guy, but fuck that.
Why's everyone complaining when he was a fan favorite here? His playoff production was also unreal for a "#5 dman".
Some fans are just spiteful like that. There were fools shitting on Bo when he left too.
Whats with this whole "h'es a #5 dman" ? everyone says this, but under our coach he could be our 2nd pair guy with Myers. Personally, I don't think 5M was bad for him. I was hoping we could've gotten him for 4.7-4.8M and call it a day. Losing him and with whatever we have left over on the backend.. I don't think our defense looks any better than last year. If anything we got weaker on the backend.
Imagine giving 11.6m AAV to Pettersson when a #3431234 dman outscored him in the playoffs
He was third in TOI in the playoffs.
Does that say more about him or our D core this year?
He outscored Pettersson, what does that say about him?
Thank YOU for not signing that alleged 5x5
With all due respect, get the F outta here with your one extra year
With all due respect, get the fuck outta here
With all due respect, I ain’t going nowhere
With all due respect, fair