The Calgary Flames have been rumored to start selling off players due to their bad start to the year. Today we got an update on one of their most sought-after defensemen.

Insider Confirms Flames Defenseman Has A Big Market

Today NHL insider Kevin Weekes dropped a major bomb about Calgary Flames defenseman Nikita Zadorov who recently requested a trade.

**Breaking News**
Fresh off a goal and big hit tonight against the @MapleLeafs, I'm told that D Zadorov through his agent @GoldStarHockey Dan Milstein has requested a trade from the @NHLFlames. #HockeyTwitter

After this tweet, Zadorov's agent Dan Milstein also put out something on social media.

Here comes Zadorov train… get your #LeafsForever tickets today… #WeAreGoldStar!

According to a new report by Weekes, the market is heating up for the veteran defenseman.

I'm told @NJDevils , @DallasStars , and @MapleLeafs are among the clubs expressing interest in @NHLFlames D Zadorov, and the expectation is that discussions could ramp up when #LeafsForever return from the @NHL
#GlobalSeries in Sweden. #HockeyTwitter

The Maple Leafs have been the team linked to Zadorov all along. Now it seems they have some competition with the Devils and Stars. Expect a bidding war to commence once the Maple Leafs are back in North America.

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