Flames sign Zadorov to contract extension

Defeceman Nikita Zadorov has signed a one-year, $3.75 million extension with the Calgary Flames as reported by his agent Dan Milstein.

Zadorov, 26, was acquired by the Flames on the opening day of free agency from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for a third round pick at the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. Given that he was a restricted free agent, the Flames needed to get a deal done before the 2021-22 season gets underway, though the term is a little odd given that he will now become an unrestricted free agent next offseason and can sign with whoever he chooses.

Zadorov spent the 2020-21 season with the Chicago Blackhawks, where in 55 games he scored a goal and added seven helpers. He is known most throughout the league for his punishing open ice hits, and should be a good fit on the Flames' back end, especially given the loss of Mark Giordano in the expansion draft last month.

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