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Nikita Zadorov's headshot.

Nikita

Zadorov

(nih-KEE-tuh zuh-DORE-awv)

  • Position:

    Defence

  • Shoots:

    Left

  • Height:

    6'6"

  • Weight:

    248 lbs

  • Birthplace:

    Moscow, RUS

  • Born:

    1995-04-16

  • Drafted:

    The Buffalo Sabres first round selection, 16th overall, in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft

  • Acquired:

    From the Calgary Flames in exchange for a 2024 fifth round pick and a 2026 third round pick

Career Highlights

  • Drafted 4th overall by CSKA Moscow in the 2012 KHL Junior Draft 

  • Drafted 9th overall by the London Knights in the 2012 CHL Import Draft  

  • Led all rookie OHL defenceman with a +33 plus/minus rating 

  • Won the OHL Championship in 2013 

  • Drafted 16th overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft 

  • Made his NHL debut on Oct. 19, 2013 

  • Scored his first NHL goal on Oct. 23, 2013 

  • Recorded a career-high 22 points (4-18-22) during the 2021.22 season with Calgary