Zadorov grew up as a Canucks fan when he lived in Russia, so his story came full circle when the Canucks acquired him from the Calgary Flames in late November of 2023 for a third and fifth-round pick.

But on and off the ice, square-jawed Zadorov is a lot more than just a cyborg-like destroyer. In spite of his massive frame, ...

Following a disappointing 5-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday night, Boston Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov didn't mince ... and to win some battles as well," he added.

But in Lindholm and Zadorov, Don Sweeney, Cam Neely, and Boston’s top brass believed they found both their sought-after, 200-foot centerman, as well as the bruising blueliner required for the ...