Calgary Flames Blacklist Canadian Team From Trading For Prize Defenseman
The Calgary Flames season hasn't gone the way anyone would have liked, and now, after a trade request from defenseman Nikita Zadorov, it appears they're now facing a bidding war.
Calgary won't trade Zadorov to one particular Canadian rival
After the request was made public by the veteran's agent, Zadorov was quickly linked to Vancouver, Toronto and New Jersey, but the latest report reveals that one of those teams is now out of the bidding war.
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Given that the Canucks are a Pacific Division rival, it makes sense that the Flames don't ideally want to work with them on a deal, but if they offer the best package, it would be foolish of Craig Conroy to completely dismiss them. It appears as though they are also interested in Chris Tanev, so we will see how the process works out with Vancouver leading up to the trade deadline.
Nikita Zadorov could be bound for the Toronto Maple Leafs
However, there's one Canadian team that they are open to doing business with, as former Flames GM Brad Treliving is at the helm of the Maple Leafs, with both parties interested in making a deal happen.
@KevinWeekes on whether it is too early for the NHL trade market to start heating up and the #LeafsForever inquiring on Nikiita Zadorov.
At this point, Zadorov, Tanev or both seem to be on the way to Toronto, but regardless of where the 6-foot-6 defenseman ends up, it won't be Vancouver if this report is anything to go by.
| POLL | ||
14 NOVEMBRE | 312 ANSWERS Calgary Flames Blacklist Canadian Team From Trading For Prize Defenseman Who is the team that would benefit most from landing Zadorov? | ||
| Vancouver | 39 | 12.5 % |
| Toronto | 190 | 60.9 % |
| New Jersey | 44 | 14.1 % |
| Other | 39 | 12.5 % |
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