Calgary Flames General Manager Reveals When He Will Trade His Defenseman: Insight into the Potential Trading Timeline of Nikita Zadorov
The Calgary Flames General Manager has just revealed exactly when he hopes to trade Nikita Zadorov and details on how he thinks about the trade.
Calgary Flames GM Reveals When He Wants To Trade Zadorov
Rumors about Zadorov being traded from the Calgary Flames have been circling for the past few weeks, as several potential teams are in need of his services. Now, the General Manager of the Calgary Flames has spoken on the potential trade.
«We've had conversations. We have a good relationship, we really do. We get along well. I'm going to keep that between him and I, but we talk. He's been a pro about everything and he's played well."
Is there any rush to trade him?
«It's just like any other person, we're just going to do what's best for the Calgary Flames, and on our timeline.»
It's clear that Zadorov wants out of Calgary, and the Flames would be stupid not to shop him, as there will likely be a high return for his services.
Toronto Among the Teams Looking For Zadorov's Services in a Potential Trade
It has been widely reported that Toronto has shown interest in Zadorov and wants to find a way to get a deal done. However, this will be a difficult move for the Leafs, given their cap constraints.
Calgary has retained salary ONCE in the past 10 years (Rittich trade).
From what I've seen, their owner has never been interested in retaining $$.
Potential third party could come into play.
The Calgary Flames will be sellers when it comes to the trade deadline this year, and Zadorov is likely to end up somewhere else. Where that is, and when a deal gets done, however, remains to be seen.
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