Nikita Zadorov
Age 28 Apr 16, 1995
Moscow RUS
Defense shoots left
6'6" 198 cm
235 lbs 107 kg
ELC Signing Age 18
Waivers Signing Age 18
UFA Year 2022
Agent Daniel Milstein 
Transaction History
| Apr 12, 2023 | Calgary Flames | Nikita Zadorov | Zadorov recorded a hat trick on five shots, added two hits and went plus-3 in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the San Jose Sharks. |
| Apr 5, 2023 | Calgary Flames | Nikita Zadorov | Zadorov had a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets. |
| Apr 2, 2023 | Calgary Flames | Nikita Zadorov | Zadorov scored a goal in a 5-4 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday. |
| Mar 16, 2023 | Calgary Flames | Nikita Zadorov | Zadorov logged an assist and two hits in Thursday's 7-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights. |
| Mar 6, 2023 | Calgary Flames | Nikita Zadorov | Zadorov contributed a goal in Calgary's 5-4 win over the Dallas Stars on Monday. |
| Mar 4, 2023 | Calgary Flames | Nikita Zadorov | Zadorov is stuck in a 13-game point drought. |
| Jan 28, 2023 | Calgary Flames | Nikita Zadorov | Zadorov scored a goal, logged five hits, blocked two shots and added four PIM in Friday's 5-2 win over the Seattle Kraken. |
| Jan 23, 2023 | Calgary Flames | Nikita Zadorov | Zadorov logged an assist, two hits and a plus-4 rating in Monday's 4-3 overtime win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. |
| Jan 16, 2023 | Calgary Flames | Nikita Zadorov | Zadorov scored a goal on two shots and logged four hits in Monday's 2-1 loss to the Nashville Predators. |
| Jan 11, 2023 | Calgary Flames | Nikita Zadorov | Zadorov logged an assist, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the St. Louis Blues. |
| Jan 6, 2023 | Calgary Flames | Nikita Zadorov | Zadorov scored a goal and added two hits in Friday's 4-1 win over the New York Islanders. |
| Jan 4, 2023 | Calgary Flames | Nikita Zadorov | Zadorov scored a goal on three shots in the Calgary Flames' 3-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday. |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Calgary Flames | Nikita Zadorov | Zadorov logged an assist, three shots on goal, two blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 3-2 overtime win over the Anaheim Ducks. |
| Nov 19, 2022 | Calgary Flames | Nikita Zadorov | Zadorov scored a goal on three shots, added a power-play assist and logged four hits in Saturday's 5-4 shootout win over the Florida Panthers. |
| Nov 7, 2022 | Calgary Flames | Nikita Zadorov | Zadorov posted an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to the New York Islanders. |
| Nov 5, 2022 | Calgary Flames | Nikita Zadorov | Zadorov scored a goal on two shots, levied five hits, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the New Jersey Devils. |
| Nov 1, 2022 | Calgary Flames | Nikita Zadorov | Zadorov scored a goal on two shots, added seven PIM and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Seattle Kraken. |
| Oct 20, 2022 | Calgary Flames | Nikita Zadorov | Zadorov scored a goal on two shots, logged six hits and added four PIM in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. |
| Sep 22, 2022 | Calgary Flames | Nikita Zadorov | Zadorov (ribs) is on the ice for practice Thursday, Aaron Vickers of NHL.com reports. |
| Jul 13, 2022 | Calgary Flames | Nikita Zadorov | Zadorov (ribs) signed a two-year, $7.5 million contract with the Calgary Flames on Wednesday, per PuckPedia. |
| Jul 12, 2022 | Nikita Zadorov | Zadorov will go to free agency Wednesday, Darren Dreger of TSN reports. |
| May 28, 2022 | Calgary Flames | Nikita Zadorov | Zadorov played through cracked ribs during the playoffs, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports. |
| May 26, 2022 | Calgary Flames | Nikita Zadorov | Zadorov notched an assist, three blocked shots and two hits in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Edmonton Oilers in Game 5. |
| May 11, 2022 | Calgary Flames | Nikita Zadorov | Zadorov notched an assist, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Dallas Stars in Game 5. |
| May 7, 2022 | Calgary Flames | Nikita Zadorov | Zadorov posted an assist, six hits, two blocked shots and two PIM in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Dallas Stars in Game 3. |
| Apr 28, 2022 | Calgary Flames | Nikita Zadorov | Zadorov recorded a pair of assists in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild. |
| Apr 23, 2022 | Calgary Flames | Nikita Zadorov | Zadorov scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Vancouver Canucks. |
| Apr 19, 2022 | Calgary Flames | Nikita Zadorov | Zadorov notched an assist, two shots on goal, two hits and two PIM in Monday's 5-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. |
| Apr 16, 2022 | Calgary Flames | Nikita Zadorov | Zadorov logged two assists, three shots on goal, three hits, a plus-3 rating and two PIM in Saturday's 9-1 win over the Arizona Coyotes. |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Calgary Flames | Nikita Zadorov | Zadorov notched an assist, two hits and two blocked shots in Friday's 4-2 win over the Arizona Coyotes. |
| Mar 5, 2022 | Calgary Flames | Nikita Zadorov | Zadorov recorded an assist, four shots on goal, four hits and two PIM in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Colorado Avalanche. |
| Feb 27, 2022 | Calgary Flames | Nikita Zadorov | Zadorov logged an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Minnesota Wild. |
| Feb 20, 2022 | Calgary Flames | Nikita Zadorov | Zadorov recorded an assist and two hits in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Seattle Kraken. |
| Feb 15, 2022 | Calgary Flames | Nikita Zadorov | Zadorov logged an assist, four shots on goal, four hits, three blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. |
| Feb 12, 2022 | Calgary Flames | Nikita Zadorov | Zadorov notched an assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 5-2 win over the New York Islanders. |
| Feb 10, 2022 | Calgary Flames | Nikita Zadorov | Zadorov recorded an assist, two blocked shots, a pair of shots on goal, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 6-0 win over the Vegas Golden Knights. |
| Jan 26, 2022 | Calgary Flames | Nikita Zadorov | Zadorov posted an assist, four hits and a plus-3 rating in Wednesday's 6-0 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. |
| Jan 24, 2022 | Calgary Flames | Nikita Zadorov | Zadorov scored a goal on two shots, dished an assist, went plus-2, levied two hits and blocked a pair of shots in Monday's 7-1 win over the St. Louis Blues. |
| Jan 4, 2022 | Calgary Flames | Nikita Zadorov | Zadorov notched an assist and three blocked shots in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Florida Panthers. |
| Dec 30, 2021 | Calgary Flames | Nikita Zadorov | Zadorov posted an assist, three shots on goal and three hits in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Seattle Kraken. |
| Dec 27, 2021 | Calgary Flames | Nikita Zadorov | Zadorov cleared COVID-19 protocol and practiced Monday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports. |
| Dec 13, 2021 | Calgary Flames | Nikita Zadorov | Zadorov was one of six Calgary players designated for the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Monday. |
| Nov 14, 2021 | Calgary Flames | Nikita Zadorov | Zadorov scored a goal on four shots,, went plus-2 and added four PIM in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Ottawa Senators. |
| Nov 4, 2021 | Calgary Flames | Nikita Zadorov | Zadorov scored a goal, dished an assist, doled out two hits and went plus-2 in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Dallas Stars. |
| Aug 20, 2021 | Calgary Flames | Nikita Zadorov | Zadorov signed a one-year, $3.75 million contract with the Calgary Flames on Friday, PuckPedia reports. |
| Jul 28, 2021 | TRADE ANALYSIS The Calgary Flames acquired Nikita Zadorov from the Chicago Blackhawks for 2022 third round pick |
| Apr 22, 2021 | Chicago Blackhawks | Nikita Zadorov | Zadorov produced an assist in a 5-4 overtime win over the Nashville Predators on Wednesday. |
| Feb 28, 2021 | Chicago Blackhawks | Nikita Zadorov | Zadorov scored a goal on two shots, doled out six hits and went plus-2 in Sunday's 7-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings. |
| Jan 11, 2021 | Chicago Blackhawks | Nikita Zadorov | Zadorov (undisclosed) was back on the ice for Monday's practice session, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports. |
| Jan 6, 2021 | Chicago Blackhawks | Nikita Zadorov | Zadorov (undisclosed) is considered unfit to participate in Wednesday's practice. |
| Oct 10, 2020 | TRADE ANALYSIS The Chicago Blackhawks acquired Nikita Zadorov and Anton Lindholm from the Colorado Avalanche for Brandon Saad and Dennis Gilbert |
| Sep 15, 2017 | Colorado Avalanche | Re-signed D Nikita Zadorov to a two-year, $4.3 million contract. |
| Mar 27, 2016 | Colorado Avalanche | Recalled D Nikita Zadorov from San Antonio (AHL). |
| Jan 23, 2016 | Colorado Avalanche | Assigned D Nikita Zadorov to San Antonio (AHL). |
| Jan 13, 2016 | Colorado Avalanche | Recalled D Nikita Zadorov from San Antonio (AHL). |
| Nov 7, 2015 | Colorado Avalanche | Assigned D Nikita Zadorov to San Antonio (AHL). |
| Jun 26, 2015 | Buffalo Sabres | Buffalo Sabres Acquired C Ryan O'Reilly and LW Jamie McGinn from the Colorado Avalanche for D Nikita Zadorov, C Mikhail Grigorenko, LW J.T. Compher, and a 2015 second-round draft pick (later traded to San Jose - San Jose selected Jeremy Roy) |
| Jan 28, 2015 | Buffalo Sabres | Announced D Nikita Zadorov has served his suspension. |
| Jan 26, 2015 | Buffalo Sabres | Suspended D Nikita Zadorov for an undisclosed number of games for failing to report to the team. |
| Nov 19, 2013 | Buffalo Sabres | Assigned D Nikita Zadorov to London (OHL). |
| Sep 25, 2013 | Buffalo Sabres | Signed D Nikita Zadorov to a three-year, entry-level contract. |
| Apr 3, 2013 | Minnesota Wild | Minnesota Wild Acquired RW Jason Pominville and a 2014 fourth-round draft pick from the Buffalo Sabres (later traded to Edmonton Oilers selected William Lagesson) for G Matt Hackett, LW Johan Larsson, a 2013 first-round draft pick (Nikita Zadorov) and a 2014 second-round draft pick (Vaclav Karabacek). |
2022-2023 Regular Season Stats
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Nikita Zadorov |
GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | TOI | GF% | DFF% | Rel DFF% | CF% | Rel CF% | G60 | P60 |
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| Calgary Flames
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82 | 14 | 7 | 21 | 10 | 80 | 1,267 | 53.60 | 55.20 | -0.90 | 60.20 | 3.90 | 0.57 | 0.85 |
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Career Stats
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | TOI | GF% | DFF% | Rel DFF% | CF% | Rel CF% | G60 | P60 | Playoffs | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | ||
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| 2009-2010 | Team Moskva U15 | Districts Cup U15 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 20 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2011-2012 | Krasnaya Armiya Moskva | MHL | 41 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 63 | Playoffs | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2011-2012 | Russia U17 | WHC-17 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2011-2012 | Russia U18 | WJC-18 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2011-2012 | Krasnaya Armiya Moskva | JCWC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Playoffs | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2012-2013 | London Knights | OHL | 63 | 6 | 19 | 25 | 54 | Playoffs | 20 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0 | |||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2012-2013 | London Knights | M-Cup | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | Playoffs | 20 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0 | |||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2012-2013 | Russia U18 | Hlinka Gretzky Cup | 4 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | |||||||||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2012-2013 | Russian Selects U20 | Jr Super Series | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2013-2014 | London Knights | OHL | 36 | 11 | 19 | 30 | 43 | Playoffs | 9 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2013-2014 | Buffalo Sabres | NHL | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 109 | 28.57 | 34.22 | -2.36 | 36.64 | -1.49 | 0.55 | 0.55 | ||||||||
| 2013-2014 | Russia U20 | WJC-20 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2013-2014 | London Knights | M-Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Playoffs | 9 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2013-2014 | Russian Selects U20 | Jr Super Series | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2014-2015 | Buffalo Sabres | NHL | 60 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 51 | 908 | 48.65 | 40.34 | -1.37 | 37.89 | 1.73 | 0.00 | 0.59 | ||||||||
| 2015-2016 | Colorado Avalanche | NHL | 22 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 336 | 40.91 | 44.07 | -3.48 | 45.67 | 3.26 | 0.00 | 0.36 | ||||||||
| 2015-2016 | San Antonio Rampage | AHL | 52 | 10 | 19 | 29 | 90 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2016-2017 | Colorado Avalanche | NHL | 56 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 73 | 889 | 34.38 | 43.45 | 0.46 | 45.75 | 0.56 | 0.00 | 0.47 | ||||||||
| 2017-2018 | Colorado Avalanche | NHL | 77 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 103 | 1,282 | 51.40 | 47.15 | -0.01 | 48.47 | 0.25 | 0.23 | 0.80 | Playoffs | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2018-2019 | Colorado Avalanche | NHL | 70 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 75 | 1,053 | 61.04 | 51.16 | 2.16 | 49.72 | 0.23 | 0.40 | 0.80 | Playoffs | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2018-2019 | Russia | WC | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2018-2019 | Russia (all) | International | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2019-2020 | Colorado Avalanche | NHL | 64 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 65 | 982 | 50.00 | 48.60 | -3.80 | 50.40 | -1.60 | 0.24 | 0.67 | Playoffs | 15 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 | ||
| 2020-2021 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 55 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 36 | 933 | 50.00 | 44.90 | 0.10 | 44.50 | -1.90 | 0.06 | 0.45 | ||||||||
| 2020-2021 | Russia | WC | 8 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2020-2021 | Russia (all) | International | 8 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2021-2022 | Calgary Flames | NHL | 74 | 4 | 18 | 22 | 77 | 1,159 | 54.20 | 56.30 | 0.20 | 59.30 | 4.50 | 0.16 | 1.09 | Playoffs | 12 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2022-2023 | Calgary Flames | NHL | 82 | 14 | 7 | 21 | 80 | 1,267 | 53.60 | 55.20 | -0.90 | 60.20 | 3.90 | 0.57 | 0.85 | ||||||||
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Active Contract
Standard Contract | 2 Years $7,500,000 4.49% of cap space
| 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cap Hit | $3,750,000 | $3,750,000 | UFA |
| AAV | $3,750,000 | $3,750,000 | |
| Performance Bonuses | $0 | $0 | |
| Base Salary | $3,750,000 | $3,750,000 | |
| Signing Bonuses | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Salary | $3,750,000 | $3,750,000 | |
| Minors Salary | $3,750,000 | $3,750,000 | |
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Contract History
Standard Contract | 2 Years $4,300,000 2.87% of cap space
Signing Team 
Signing Date September 25, 2013
Signing Date September 25, 2013
Entry Level Contract | 3 Years $5,325,000 1.44% of cap space