LATEST | Nikita Zadorov opens up on the trade: Promising comments on his intentions

The newest Vancouver Canuck is raring to start with his new team.

Nikita Zadorov completed a Q&A with Canucks beat writer Chris Faber, sharing his excitement in joining the Canucks.

Zadorov sounds as though he'll be right at home coming over to Vancouver.

Zadorov specifically commended the play of Quinn Hughes, Elias Pettersson, JT Miller, Brock Boeser, and Thatcher Demko, and also highlighted the team's coaching staff.

The defenceman said he would be an added ingredient to an already great recipe.

Zadorov also says he was a Canucks fan as a kid thanks to Markus Naslund and the Sedin twins.

The blueliner will debut with the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night after being acquired from the Calgary Flames

His first game will be against his former club.

https://www.nhl.com/canucks/news/i-m-here-to-help-i-m-an-added-piece-to-a-great-team-a-q-a-with-newest-canuck-nikita-zadorov

MUST READ

4 hours ago  |  By Maverick Mitchell Robin Lehner Has Breakdown & Threatens NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman on Social Media

5 hours ago  |  By Jon McIntyre Canucks Look to Bounce Back Against Red-Hot Senators

6 hours ago  |  By Jon McIntyre A Trade Seems Like The Only Option As The Canucks Face Growing Rift Between J.T Miller and Elias Pettersson

7 hours ago  |  By Maverick Mitchell 'Trying to Find His Identity' - Rick Tocchet Opens Up on Cutting Nils Hoglander From Lineup

9 hours ago  |  By Maverick Mitchell Quinn Hughes & Rick Tocchet Confirm Troubling News About J.T. Miller & Elias Pettersson's Ongoing Feud

10 hours ago  |  By Maverick Mitchell Vancouver Canucks Make Big Statement with Starting Goalie Choice for Matchup Against Ottawa Senators

11 hours ago  |  By Maverick Mitchell Canucks Lineup: Vancouver Canucks Head Coach Shocks Fans with New Powerplay Unit

13 hours ago  |  By Maverick Mitchell Canucks GM Patrik Allvin Answers If He Will Trade J.T. Miller or Elias Pettersson Over Intensifying Drama

MORE STORIES