It's unclear what the cost to re-sign Nikita Zadorov may be, but it could be pricey, especially given his play of late and the leadership he's brought to the lineup.
During Friday's edition of the 32 Thoughts podcast, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman shared some news that might not sit well with fans of the Vancouver Canucks. Friedman said that Zadorov may get priced out of Vancouver this summer and that the cost to re-sign him may be too much for the Canucks.
Zadorov, 28, was acquired by the Canucks in late-November from the Calgary Flames in exchange for a fifth-round round pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft and a third-round pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. In 40 games with Vancouver, the Moscow native has ten points (three goals, seven assists), 73 penalty minutes and is a plus-nine.