Smoke, fire or false alarm if Nikita Zadorov will re-sign with the Vancouver Canucks
The Daily Faceoff: There is talk of an extension for Nikita Zadorov with the Vancouver Canucks.
Tyler Yaremchuk: “Let's start in Vancouver where there is some talk about Nikita Zadorov's extension. Smoke, fire or a false alarm in some of the reports that the two sides may be approaching each other.”
Frank Seravalli: “Look. I don't think it's on fire now because Zadorov's camps are confident that he can get a good deal on the open market.
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However, I think the Canucks are working multiple angles at the same time, and you've heard Rick Tocchet wax kind of poetic about Zadorov and his impact throughout the playoffs. He talked about how he was breathing in their locker room. He talked about his impact on the game and his body.
Obviously, greatness is something he believes in a lot considering how much Zadorov and Tyler Meyers have played for the Canucks over the past two rounds. So he believes in all those things, and I would have to think that puts a lot of pressure on Patrick Allvin and Jim Rutherford to try to do something.”
Vancouver Canucks trade target tiers
Thomas Drance and Harman Dayal of the Athletic: Trade oriented categories of
Top Targets – Mitch Marner (Leafs), Nikolaj Ehlers (Jets), and Pavel Buchnevich (Blues)
'Only if the price is right' category – Patrik Laine (Blue Jackets), Trevor Zegras (Ducks), Jordan Greenway (Sabres), Jesperi Kotkaniemi (Hurricanes), and Mikael Granlund (Sharks) .
The 'we can't part with that much stuff' section – Martin Necas (Storms).
The 'hey, we love him if you need to make cap space' category – Yanni Gourde (Kraken), and Radek Faksa (Stars).
The 'maybe there's something' category – Jonathan Berggren (Red Wings), Philip Tomasino (Predators), and Ryan McLeod (Oilers).
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Commercial hockey class – Christian Dvorak (Canadiens). Same money as Ilya Mikheyev but Mikheyev has more time and the Canucks will need to add some sweetener.
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