
"Canucks Score Big with Nikita Zadorov Trade, Flames Left Underwhelmed"
The Calgary Flames traded defenseman Nikita Zadorov to the Vancouver Canucks for a 2024 fifth-round pick and a 2026 third-round pick. The return for Zadorov is considered underwhelming, as he is a valuable player who could have fetched more at the trade deadline. However, Zadorov's public desire to leave Calgary may have limited the Flames' leverage in negotiations. The Canucks, in need of defensive depth, see Zadorov as a good fit to add size and toughness to their blue line. Overall, the trade is seen as fair for both teams, with the Canucks receiving a solid defenseman for the majority of the season and the Flames acquiring future draft picks.

