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Report: Nikita Zadorov requests trade from the Calgary Flames

Originally posted on Flamesnation | By Robert Munnich | Last updated 11/10/23

Calgary Flames defenceman Nikita Zadorov has requested a trade out of Calgary, per a report on social media from Kevin Weekes of ESPN on Friday night.

**Breaking News **
Fresh off a goal and big hit tonight against the @MapleLeafs , I’m told that D Zadorov through his agent @GoldStarHockey Dan Milstein has requested a trade from the @NHLFlames . #HockeyTwitter pic.twitter.com/TRZqwcgyd5

— Kevin Weekes (@KevinWeekes) November 11, 2023

While he hasn’t publicly commented on the reported trade request, Zadorov’s agent, Dan Milstein, threw some fuel on the proverbial fire with a post-game quip on social media regarding Zadorov’s playing time.

I don’t think so. Not when the best D barely gets the ice time… https://t.co/pR01lz58t0

— Dan Milstein (@HockeyAgent1) November 11, 2023

The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun reported that Milstein is “hoping for a quick resolution”.

Source confirms this is the case, so let’s see where this goes. Believe his camp led by agent Dan Milstein hoping for a quick resolution https://t.co/FNwb6EaJyT

— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) November 11, 2023

This news dropped Friday night shortly after the Flames lost 5-4 in a shootout in Toronto. Zadorov scored a goal and laid out a huge hit on Tyler Bertuzzi.

Zadorov has been the most vocal Flame about his team’s tough start to the season. He voiced his displeasure with some of his teammates on Oct. 24.

Nikita Zadorov did not hold back on his assessment of the Flames this morning.

: Flames TV pic.twitter.com/KPBbKBbgjK

— FlamesNation (@FlamesNation) October 24, 2023

Zadorov was acquired by the Flames in the summer of 2021 from the Chicago Blackhawks for a 2022 third-round pick. He’s played in 168 games over three seasons scoring 19 goals and 29 assists.

This article first appeared on Flamesnation and was syndicated with permission.

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