How should the Calgary Flames set up their defensive pairings in 2023-24?

Things didn’t unfold in an ideal manner for the Calgary Flames during the 2022-23 season. Several players missed time due to injuries. Several players had to deal with changing roles and new expectations. Oliver Kylington missed the whole season de

Published: 1 year ago

Flames Zadorov Trade No Shocker, But Poor Return from Canucks Is

The post Flames Zadorov Trade No Shocker, But Poor Return from Canucks Is appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. The Vancouver Canucks traded today for the Calgary Flames Nikita Zadorov for two lower draft picks. Why was the return to the Flames small? T

Published: 9 months ago

Flames’ Tanev snaps 51-game drought with ricochet goal vs. Stars

Watch as Calgary Flames defenceman Chris Tanev scores just his second goal of 2023, getting a friendly bounce from Dallas Stars blueliner Ryan Suter to snap a 51-goal drought.

Published: 9 months ago

NHL Trade: Thoughts from the media on the Nikita Zadarov trade to the Canucks

Many think the Vancouver Canucks did well in their trade with the Calgary Flames for defenseman Nikita Zadarov.

Published: 9 months ago

Flames trade Zadorov to Canucks for two picks

The Flames traded defenseman Nikita Zadorov to the Canucks for a 2024 fifth-round pick and a 2026 third-round pick.

Published: 9 months ago

NHL trade grades: Nikita Zadorov gives Canucks what they need, for an underwhelming return

The Flames had been in an awkward spot after Zadorov made public his wish to leave Calgary.

Published: 9 months ago

Maple Leafs Had Trade Offer on Table For Nikita Zadorov

The post Maple Leafs Had Trade Offer on Table For Nikita Zadorov appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Maple Leafs had trade offer on table for Nikita Zadorov. The post Maple Leafs Had Trade Offer on Table For Nikita Zadorov appeared first on NHL Trade

Published: 9 months ago

Cap-tight Maple Leafs unable to close deal on Zadorov despite making offer

The Maple Leafs were in on Nikita Zadorov, but, due to cap constraints, had requested the Flames retain a portion of the D-man’s salary. The Canucks, however, had cleared enough money to push the deal over the finish line.

Published: 9 months ago

Canucks acquire defenceman Zadorov from Flames for pair of picks

The Vancouver Canucks have acquired defenceman Nikita Zadorov from the Calgary Flames in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2024 NHL draft and a third-round pick in 2026.

Published: 9 months ago

Drance: The fit isn’t ideal, but Nikita Zadorov is worth the price for Canucks

The safest bet in the wake of this trade is that Zadorov is going to make Canucks games more interesting to watch.

Published: 9 months ago

NHL Trade: Nikita Zadorov Traded To Vancouver From Calgary

The Vancouver Canucks made their second trade of the week acquiring defenseman Nikita Zadorov from the Calgary Flames.

Published: 9 months ago

Flames trade Nikita Zadorov to Canucks: Evaluating the defenseman’s fit with Vancouver

The Calgary Flames traded defenseman Nikita Zadorov to the Vancouver Canucks, the teams announced Thursday. Here’s what you need to know: Vancouver sent Calgary a 2024 fifth-round pick and a 2026 third-round pick in exchange for Zadorov. On Nov. 1

Published: 9 months ago

"Worst trade I've ever seen": Flames fans not happy with the return as Zadorov is dealt to Canucks

It was only a matter of time before the Calgary Flames traded Nikita Zadorov, but most had envisioned the return to be much bigger than this. The Flames traded the 28-year-old Russian defenceman to the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday afternoon. In ret

Published: 9 months ago