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Nikita Zadorov

Defenseman · Boston Bruins

2013 Draft, Rd 1 Pick 16 (#16) — Buffalo Sabres

Age 316'7"255 lbsShoots LeftMoscow, RUS

Current Season

GP

81

Goals

2

Assists

20

Points

22

+/-

+18

S%

1.9%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
May 1vs BUF000-1021:52
Apr 28@ BUF0000223:11
Apr 26vs BUF0000319:20
Apr 23vs BUF000-1016:32
Apr 21@ BUF000+1115:53

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$5.00M

Total Value

$30.00M

Expires

6 yrs · 2029-2030

Status

Then UFA

No-movement (Yr 1 thru May 31, 2025) · No-trade (in Yr 2 thru May 31, 2026) · 16 Team Trade List in Yr 3 thru May 31, 2027 · then 8 Team No Trade List Yrs 4-6

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Recent Stories

News
Bruins Eye Tkachuk as Zadorov Grinds MCL Tear

Whispers from Boston's front office point to serious interest in landing Matthew Tkachuk, the kind of game-breaker who could jolt their Cup window back open. Meanwhile, Nikita Zadorov gutted out a full postseason with a torn MCL, logging heavy minutes without a peep - that's the warrior mentality GMs crave. As the Bruins plot their offseason moves, these threads tie directly into whether they push all-in or pivot to retool.

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Playoffs
Bruins Bolster Attack with Free Agent

Boston dips into the free agent pool to plug a scoring hole that's haunted them since the deadline, inking a forward who knows how to bury pucks in tight. Front office types I've chatted with say this move screams depth for a Cup run, especially with Zadorov drawing fines and the playoffs heating up. The Bruins build winners by stacking the bottom six, and this signing raises the stakes for their next tilt against Buffalo.

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Playoffs
Zadorov Exits Bruins Game - Injury Scare

Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov bolts down the tunnel mid-game, sparking fears of a setback for Boston's blue line backbone. Sporting News digs into what unfolded on the ice, with coaches huddling as the playoffs demand every minute from top pairings. Zadorov's status hangs over a Bruins squad already navigating tight margins in their series fight.

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Playoffs
Zadorov Ducks Bruins Bench - Injury Fears

Nikita Zadorov suddenly leaves the ice for the tunnel during Bruins action, leaving teammates and trainers scrambling to assess the damage. The Sporting News unpacks the moment that halted play, with whispers of a lower-body tweak rippling through Boston's room. In playoff hockey where depth crumbles without stars, his quick return becomes the series' hidden pivot point.

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Zadorov Dishes Playoff Takes on Hagens

Nikita Zadorov steps up at practice to break down his playoff outlook and early impressions of rookie sensation Hagens, the kind of straight talk that echoes from locker rooms I've covered for years. As teams grind toward puck drop, his read on the postseason grind carries weight from a guy who's been there in the trenches. Everyone wants the edge this time of year, and Zadorov's voice cuts through the noise.

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Zadorov, Swayman Spill Locker Room Raw

Nikita Zadorov and Jeremy Swayman pull back the curtain on the raw energy that fuels their teams deep into the playoffs. These two bruisers know the locker room pulse better than anyone, dishing stories from the grind that fans rarely hear. As the postseason heats up, their takes reveal the unfiltered mindset every contender needs to survive the chaos.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Nikita Zadorov's stats this season?
Nikita Zadorov has 2 goals and 20 assists for 22 points in 81 games this season.
What team does Nikita Zadorov play for?
Nikita Zadorov is a defenseman for the Boston Bruins.
What is Nikita Zadorov's contract?
Nikita Zadorov has a cap hit of $5.00M with 4 years remaining. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the contract expires.
When was Nikita Zadorov drafted?
Nikita Zadorov was drafted in the 2013 NHL Draft by the Buffalo Sabres in Round 1, Pick 16 (16 overall).
Where is Nikita Zadorov from?
Nikita Zadorov is 31 years old and was born in Moscow, RUS.