Birthday: Apr. 16, 1995
Height: 6' 5 | 198 cm
Weight: 236 lbs | 107 kg
Drafted: 16 overall, 2013 round 1 (
BUF)
Reports
May 16, 2024 (Updated May 18, 2024)
Contract: $7,500,000 over 2 years (Cap hit: $3,750,000)
Position scouted: Left Defense
Age when scouted: 29
Projection: Second Pair
Trending: Under NHL Contract
23/24 Breakdown
Cap Hit $3.75M
Actual Salary $3.75M
Left Shot
Regular Season - 75GP - 6G-14A - (E) (125 Pims)
Average TOI - 17:30
Primary ice time comes at even strength and the penalty kill
Credited with 90 shots on goal - 178 hits - 68 shot blocks
Huge frame (6'6 236lbs) / 2-way 'D' / Sneaky offense / Physical / Above average skater for stature / Punishing hitter when he times his gaps to kill plays / over the course of an entire season his detail can range occasionally / long range outlets are accurate / plays with a presence
Role: Middle Pairing
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Elite ProspectsSeason | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
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2023-24 | Vancouver Canucks | NHL | 54 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 6 | 102 |
2023-24 | Calgary Flames | NHL | 21 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -6 | 23 |
2022-23 | Calgary Flames | NHL | 82 | 14 | 7 | 21 | 10 | 80 |
2021-22 | Calgary Flames | NHL | 74 | 4 | 18 | 22 | 11 | 77 |
- Compete/Consistency: 89
- Defensive Zone Starts: 90
- Hockey IQ: 80
- Offensive Zone Starts: 70
- Penalty Kill: 90
- Power Play: 5
- Physicality: 95
- Puck Moving/Passing: 82
- Shot: 88
- Skating: 87
May 10, 2024 (Updated May 11, 2024)
Contract: $7,500,000 over 2 years (Cap hit: $3,750,000)
Position scouted: Left Defense
Age when scouted: 29
Projection: Second Pair
Trending: Under NHL Contract
Zadorov's game has evolved since arriving in Vancouver.
In 54 regular season games he averaged 17:00 TOI and produced 5G-9A.
All of his ice time came at ES and PK. He played to his physical / mean identity. Credited with 111 hits / 136 shot blocks AND whistled for 102 PIMS.
His game in playoffs has gone to another level. He's producing more offense 4G-3A and his TOI has risen to over 20:00 per game.
Huge frame. Solid skater. Shoots the puck accurately from distance and has proven he can beat NHL goalies clean. Average plus distributor overall.
2-way / Physical 'D' who lands somewhere between a #4 / #5 defenceman depending on the time of year.
Pending UFA. Expiring contract that paid $3.75M.
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Elite ProspectsSeason | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
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2023-24 | Vancouver Canucks | NHL | 54 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 6 | 102 |
2023-24 | Calgary Flames | NHL | 21 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -6 | 23 |
2022-23 | Calgary Flames | NHL | 82 | 14 | 7 | 21 | 10 | 80 |
2021-22 | Calgary Flames | NHL | 74 | 4 | 18 | 22 | 11 | 77 |
- Compete/Consistency: 90
- Defensive Zone Starts: 92
- Hockey IQ: 86
- Offensive Zone Starts: 79
- Penalty Kill: 90
- Power Play: 0
- Physicality: 96
- Puck Moving/Passing: 86
- Shot: 94
- Skating: 90
Nov. 27, 2023 (Updated Nov. 30, 2023)
Contract: $7,500,000 over 2 years (Cap hit: $3,750,000)
Position scouted: Left Defense
Age when scouted: 28
Projection: Second Pair
Trending: Under NHL Contract
In 21GP for the Flames, before being traded to the Vancouver Canucks, Zadorov averaged 18:24 TOI - 16:39 ES - 0:08 PP - 1:36 PK He scored 1G-5A and was credited with a team leading 41 hits. He also blocked 19 shots.
In terms of defensive statistics, he had the worst plus/minus of any Flames defenceman at (-6).
A 2-way / Match-up 'D' who can be used as a 2PD or 3PD. Huge frame. Imposing. Physical. He dished out 181 and 174 hits the last two seasons.
Zadorov has a heavy shot and can attack off the rush. He scored 14 goals in 22/23.
There are times, in games, his spatial awareness and read / react game isn't on time. It's something to monitor in all three zones. Especially with offensive blue line exits.
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Elite ProspectsSeason | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
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2023-24 | Vancouver Canucks | NHL | 54 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 6 | 102 |
2023-24 | Calgary Flames | NHL | 21 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -6 | 23 |
2022-23 | Calgary Flames | NHL | 82 | 14 | 7 | 21 | 10 | 80 |
2021-22 | Calgary Flames | NHL | 74 | 4 | 18 | 22 | 11 | 77 |
- Compete/Consistency: 82
- Defensive Zone Starts: 90
- Hockey IQ: 79
- Offensive Zone Starts: 70
- Penalty Kill: 86
- Power Play: 5
- Physicality: 90
- Puck Moving/Passing: 79
- Shot: 88
- Skating: 87
Nov. 11, 2023 (Updated Nov. 15, 2023)
Contract: $7,500,000 over 2 years (Cap hit: $3,750,000)
Position scouted: Left Defense
Age when scouted: 28
Projection: Second Pair
Trending: Under NHL Contract
In his last 6 game segment, Zadorov has averaged between 15:33 - 20:21 TOI
The bulk of his ice time comes at ES and PK. He's contributed 1G - 3A offensively, and he's a (+2). He's also been credited with 9 hits and 5 shot blocks.
Describing Zadorov as a 'Shut Down D' is not factual. He's much more of a '2-way D'. He scored 14G last season, and has shown he has the ability to lead the rush, direct pucks on net from range, and pinch down to extend plays in the offensive zone.
He absolutely brings a physical element. He's dished out 181 and 174 hits the past two years.
An area to monitor is when he gets caught standing still. It can happen in any zone. His read/react is sometimes off. Resulting in him defending / chasing his check from behind.
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Elite ProspectsSeason | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
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2023-24 | Vancouver Canucks | NHL | 54 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 6 | 102 |
2023-24 | Calgary Flames | NHL | 21 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -6 | 23 |
2022-23 | Calgary Flames | NHL | 82 | 14 | 7 | 21 | 10 | 80 |
2021-22 | Calgary Flames | NHL | 74 | 4 | 18 | 22 | 11 | 77 |
- Compete/Consistency: 85
- Defensive Zone Starts: 88
- Hockey IQ: 79
- Offensive Zone Starts: 75
- Penalty Kill: 86
- Power Play: 5
- Physicality: 90
- Puck Moving/Passing: 79
- Shot: 88
- Skating: 85
Oct. 24, 2023 (Updated Oct. 27, 2023)
Contract: $7,500,000 over 2 years (Cap hit: $3,750,000)
Position scouted: Left Defense
Age when scouted: 28
Projection: Second Pair
Trending: Under NHL Contract
'2-way D'. Averaging 18:50 TOI. Deployed at ES and PK. Some clean up PP duty on occasion. Heavy shot. Can beat NHL goalies from range. 14G in (22/23)
At his best when he keeps his game relatively simple. Does have the skating ability to lead the rush at times. Quickness and length to pinch down and keep plays alive in the offensive zone.
Huge frame. Physically imposing. When he times his gaps appropriately he swallows opponents with heavy checks.
Execution ranges. Read/React - especially from a stand still on the offensive blue line - can be better timed. Detail ranges overall.
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Elite ProspectsSeason | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
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2023-24 | Vancouver Canucks | NHL | 54 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 6 | 102 |
2023-24 | Calgary Flames | NHL | 21 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -6 | 23 |
2022-23 | Calgary Flames | NHL | 82 | 14 | 7 | 21 | 10 | 80 |
2021-22 | Calgary Flames | NHL | 74 | 4 | 18 | 22 | 11 | 77 |
- Compete/Consistency: 79
- Defensive Zone Starts: 84
- Hockey IQ: 79
- Offensive Zone Starts: 74
- Penalty Kill: 86
- Power Play: 5
- Physicality: 88
- Puck Moving/Passing: 79
- Shot: 88
- Skating: 79
Mar. 3, 2022 (Updated Jul. 12, 2022)
Contract: $3,750,000 over 1 year (Cap hit: $3,750,000)
Position scouted: Left Defense
Age when scouted: 26
Projection: Second Pair
Trending: Up
Hulking 'D' who contributes heavy minutes in key match up scenarios at home and on the road.
Plays a physically punishing game. Not a ton of deception with the puck on his stick. Outlets adequately. Can be used as a #5 or #4 'D' depending on the make up of the group
Leans 'Defensive D'. Easily identified element. Averaged just shy of 17:00 TOI in 21/22 season. Mostly deployed at ES and PK.
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Elite ProspectsSeason | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
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2021-22 | Calgary Flames | NHL | 74 | 4 | 18 | 22 | 11 | 77 |
2020-21 | Russia (all) | International | 8 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 2 |
2020-21 | Russia | WC | 8 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 2 |
2020-21 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 55 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 36 |
2019-20 | Colorado Avalanche | NHL | 64 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 6 | 65 |
- Compete/Consistency: 70
- Defensive Zone Starts: 80
- Hockey IQ: 77
- Penalty Kill: 80
- Power Play: 20
- Physicality: 53
- Puck Moving/Passing: 50
- Shot: 20
- Skating: 70
Weighting
- 20%: Compete/Consistency, Hockey IQ, Skating
- 12%: Puck Moving/Passing
- 8%: Shot
- 4%: Defensive Zone Starts, Offensive Zone Starts, Penalty Kill, Power Play, Physicality