Nikita Sergeyevich Zadorov (Russian: Никита Сергеевич Задоров; born 16 April 1995) is a Russian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was originally drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in the first round, 16th overall, in the 2013 NHL entry draft.

Apr 16, 1995 · Get all the latest stats, news, videos, and more on Nikita Zadorov.

Jul 1, 2024 · Shortly after NHL free agency commenced, Boston announced that it signed defenseman Nikita Zadorov to a six-year contract with an annual cap hit of $5 million.

Oct 13, 2024 · But the Bruins did something else that day, adding veteran defenseman Nikita Zadorov on a six-year deal with a $5 million AAV, making their group of defensemen bigger and nastier, making it...

Jan 21, 2025 · Defenseman Nikita Zadorov, 29, signed a six-year, $30 million contract in July with the Boston Bruins and has seemingly found his niche with the club. He’s sacrificed some offense to bring more stable defensive performances on the …

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Oct 8, 2024 · The Bruins have an imposing force on their blue line in Nikita Zadorov. His teammates offered up a scouting report on the 6-foot-6 skater.

Jul 1, 2024 · The Boston Bruins have added a top-four defenseman to their blue line on Day 1 of NHL free agency by agreeing to a six-year, $30 million contract with Nikita Zadorov, per multiple reports. The contract has a salary cap hit of $5 million, per TSN's Darren Dreger.

Jul 3, 2024 · It takes only a few minutes perusing through Nikita Zadorov’s highlight reel to glean why the 29-year-old defenseman was so coveted by Boston this offseason. The Russian-born defenseman is...

Jul 23, 2024 · Boston Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov dove into why he chose to sign with the Original Six club. Nikita Zadorov was one of the top free agents who hit the market on July 1. Because of...