Rick Dhaliwal confirms the speculation on Zadorov after contradicting reports
There's been lots of talks surrounding Nikita Zadorov and his future with the Canucks since the season ended. The internet has been all about him lately.
Contradicting reports were released earlier. Sportsnet writer Iain MacIntyre first broke the news that the Canucks had re-engaged in conversations with both Nikita Zadorov and Elias Lindholm. According to his report, talks had gained traction, and extensions were getting closer.
Moments later, Rick Dhaliwal addressed this particular report and confirmed that Zadorov and the Canucks had not been speaking. Dhaliwal, who's grown close to Zadorov's agent, confirmed they had not spoken. The insider added that the team hadn't even communicated with his agent to set up a meeting while they were all at the NHL Pre-Draft combine.
Dhaliwal stated that Zadorov and his agent have already made it clear. They placed their offer on the table, and all the Canucks have to do is make the call:
@DhaliwalSports on the latest he is hearing around Nikita Zadorov and the #Canucks
Zadorov's ask reportedly stands in the $30M range for the next five or six years. Are the Canucks not willing to commit that much money to the Russian d-man? Is re-signing Zadorov not among their top priorities? If they're waiting on answers from Elias Lindholm and Filip Hronek, they better not wait too long because if he walks to get to the open market, Big Z is undoubtedly getting his ask.
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Should the Canucks be wary of committing that money to Nikita Zadorov? | ||
| Get it done | 1909 | 58.1 % |
| It's too much | 706 | 21.5 % |
| Wait it out, he'll lower his price | 671 | 20.4 % |
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