Nikita Zadorov takes a major shot at the Edmonton Oilers

Nikita Zadorov, the towering defenseman for the Vancouver Canucks, shared his thoughts on Edmonton as the Canucks' series with the Oilers heats up. Despite the rivalry, Zadorov commended Edmonton for its passionate hockey fans but quickly shifted his philosophy with the following comments.

Zadorov, a key player in the series with a goal and assist in each of the first two games, is familiar with Edmonton after spending nine seasons in the Western Conference. As tensions rise between the Canadian rivals, Zadorov embraces the competitive tone of the series, acknowledging the physicality and intensity expected.

Speaking about his elevated performance under the spotlight, Zadorov expressed enthusiasm for playing at the highest level, especially in Canada with national coverage.

As seen on Sportsnet
Canucks' Nikita Zadorov takes shot at Edmonton: 'Nothing to do in that city except watch hockey'