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Nikita Zadorov

Defenseman · Boston Bruins

2013 Draft, Rd 1 Pick 16 (#16) — Buffalo Sabres

Next Game

Sun, Sep 20 · 5:00 PM ET vs Capitals

Age 316'7"255 lbsShoots LeftMoscow, RUS

Current Season

GP

81

Goals

2

Assists

20

Points

22

+/-

+18

S%

1.9%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
May 1vs BUF000-1021:52
Apr 28@ BUF0000223:11
Apr 26vs BUF0000319:20
Apr 23vs BUF000-1016:32
Apr 21@ BUF000+1115:53

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$5.00M

Total Value

$30.00M

Expires

6 yrs · 2029-2030

Status

Then UFA

No-movement (Yr 1 thru May 31, 2025) · No-trade (in Yr 2 thru May 31, 2026) · 16 Team Trade List in Yr 3 thru May 31, 2027 · then 8 Team No Trade List Yrs 4-6

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

News
Hanifin, Tanev & Zadorov: Dreger Breaks Down the Defensive Market

NHL insider Darren Dreger is weighing in on three of the league's most sought-after defensemen and what their availability could mean for contending teams. The blue line market is heating up with several impact players potentially in play, and Dreger's analysis cuts through the noise to reveal what's actually happening behind the scenes. This is the kind of insider intel that separates the serious contenders from teams just hoping for the best.

Boston BruinsVegas Golden Knights
Trades & Rumors
The Bruins-Oilers Deal That Zadorov Killed

A trade between two Original Six franchises nearly happened before Nikita Zadorov became the unexpected sticking point that derailed the entire negotiation. The specifics of what fell apart reveal how even small details can torpedo major deals between contending teams. Understanding why this trade collapsed tells you something crucial about what both Boston and Edmonton were trying to accomplish this offseason.

Boston BruinsEdmonton Oilers

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Nikita Zadorov's stats this season?
Nikita Zadorov has 2 goals and 20 assists for 22 points in 81 games this season.
What team does Nikita Zadorov play for?
Nikita Zadorov is a defenseman for the Boston Bruins.
What is Nikita Zadorov's contract?
Nikita Zadorov has a cap hit of $5.00M with 3 years remaining. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the contract expires.
When was Nikita Zadorov drafted?
Nikita Zadorov was drafted in the 2013 NHL Draft by the Buffalo Sabres in Round 1, Pick 16 (16 overall).
Where is Nikita Zadorov from?
Nikita Zadorov is 31 years old and was born in Moscow, RUS.