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Sam Bennett and Nikita Zadorov Love Playing The Role of the Heel

Every walk of life or sport has heels and baby faces. As we see in professional wrestling, every good babyface needs a great heel to go up against. With the Stanley Cup Playoffs going on, the NHL is seeing two prominent heels rising in their respective series in Sam Bennett of the Florida Panthers and Nikita Zadorov of the Vancouver Canucks.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / 15 hours ago

Zadorov Fined & Soucy Suspended for Hits on McDavid

The NHL has released the following rulings related to an incident at the end of Game 3 between the Vancouver Canucks and the Edmonton Oilers. Canucks defenseman Nikita Zadorov was levied the maximum fine of $5,000 by the NHL’s Department of Player Safety for cross-checking Connor McDavid.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / 17 hours ago

Neither Carson Soucy nor Nikita Zadorov deserve supplemental discipline by the NHL DoPS’ own standard…but that doesn’t mean they won’t get some

The Vancouver Canucks are no strangers to facing what sure seems like an excess amount of attention from the NHL’s Department of Player Safety in the postseason.

Vancouver Canucks News / Field Level Media / 19 hours ago

Canucks' Soucy to have hearing for cross-check; Zadorov fined

The NHL will hold a hearing for Vancouver Canucks defenseman Carson Soucy for his cross-check to the face of Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid at the end of Sunday night's game, the league announced Monday.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / 15 hours ago

Canucks’ Carson Soucy to get hearing for McDavid cross-check; Zadorov fined $5,000

The NHL’s Player Safety Department announced some discipline on Monday for Vancouver Canucks defensemen Carson Soucy and Nikita Zadorov. Soucy will have a phone hearing, while Zadorov was fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the collective bargaining agreement.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / 15 hours ago

Canucks’ Carson Soucy suspended one game for McDavid cross-check; Zadorov fined $5,000

The NHL’s Player Safety Department announced some discipline on Monday for Vancouver Canucks defensemen Carson Soucy and Nikita Zadorov. Soucy was suspended one game (Game 4), while Zadorov was fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the collective bargaining agreement.

NHL News / Oilersnation / 15 hours ago

Zadorov fined, Soucy to have hearing for post-game cross-checks on Oilers’ McDavid

The NHL’s Department of Player Safety is set to dish out punishment following a post-game scrum between the Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers. The league announced Monday morning that Canucks defenceman Nikita Zadorov would be fined, and Carson Soucy would have a hearing after the pair went after Oilers captain Connor McDavid following Game 3.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / 16 hours ago

Canucks defenceman Nikita Zadorov fined $5,000 for cross-checking Connor McDavid

The NHL’s Department of Player Safety has fined Vancouver Canucks defenceman Nikita Zadorov $5,000 for cross-checking Connor McDavid after the final buzzer sounded in Sunday’s playoff game.

Calgary Flames News / Calgary Hockey Now / 23 hours ago

Flames Daily: Nikita Zadorov ROCKS Evander Kane

We start today’s Flames Daily with a gorgeous sequence for Flames fans. If fans out of Calgary just knew that Nikita would be dealing out street justice on the Oilers the way he has this second round series between Edmonton and Vancouver – it’s likely that there would have been much fewer complaints regarding the trade return.

NHL News / Calgary Hockey Now / 3 hours ago

GOTTA SEE IT: Connor McDavid Gets Rough Treatment from Zadorov, Soucy

It was a rough night for Connor McDavid. While Flames fans may be separated for almost a month from watching the Flames take to the ice, there is certainly still plenty of hockey worth watching.

NHL News / Oilersnation / May 11

Nikita Zadorov on playing in Edmonton: ‘Pretty much nothing else to do in that city except watch hockey’

Nikita Zadorov is playing the heel perfectly, and his comments to the media Saturday about what it is like to play in Edmonton reflect that. “It’s fun, they are good fans, diehard fans,” said Zadorov.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / May 11

‘Nothing else to do in that city’: Canucks’ Zadorov compliments Oilers fans with a side of shade for Edmonton

With the Vancouver Canucks and the Edmonton Oilers now tied in their best-of-seven series at 1 game apiece, the action shifts to Edmonton, setting the stage for an intense Game 3 at Rogers Place.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 11

Skinner’s Goal Gaffe With Zadorov Sparks Debate on NHL’s New Trend

The Edmonton Oilers won Game 2 versus the Vancouver Canucks in overtime on Friday night. Thanks to a goal by Evan Bouchard that bounced off of defenseman Ian Cole, the series is tied 1-1 and heading back to Edmonton.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / May 10

Canucks’ Lindholm & Zadorov Proving Their Worth in the Playoffs

The Vancouver Canucks have treated their fans to some excitement and drama so far in the 2024 Playoffs. They should be called the “Comeback Canucks” at this point given their propensity to dig deep and never give up despite being down multiple goals.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Canucks erase three-goal deficit to stun Oilers in Game 1

The Oilers had not lost a game during the entire regular season in which they had led by two or more goals after two periods. But that was the regular season.

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NHL News / Dose.ca / May 5

Nikita Zadorov takes MacKinnon into his team long before McDavid does

There’s no doubt in my mind that Connor McDavid is the best player on the planet. And at the end of his career, I’m convinced he’ll be the best player of all time.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / May 1

Canucks’ Nikita Zadorov: ‘I’m trying to choose my words carefully here to avoid a $25,000 fine’

In an anticlimactic turn, the Vancouver Canucks fell to the Nashville Predators in Game 5 on Tuesday night. Despite an energetic start at Rogers Arena, the Canucks couldn’t maintain their momentum, ultimately losing 2-1.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 1

Predators score late against Canucks to avoid elimination

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Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / April 26

Nikita Zadorov Is Key to Canucks Achieving Playoff Success

With the series tied 1-1 and Games 3 and 4 to be played in hostile territory, the Vancouver Canucks may have to rely on a player who wasn’t on the roster at the start of the season.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 10

Canucks defenseman punished for illegal check to head

Canucks defenseman receives league punishment for illegal check to head

After announcing a hearing just a few hours ago, the NHL department of player safety has made a quick ruling on Canucks defenseman Nikita Zadorov. The league announced that the blueliner has been handed a two-game suspension for an illegal check to the head against Detroit forward Lucas Raymond.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 10

Canucks defenseman to have hearing for illegal hit to the head

The hit came halfway through Vancouver’s Saturday loss to Detroit and earned him a match penalty. The 28-year-old hasn’t faced punishment from the department of player safety in his career up to this point.

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NHL News / TheLeafsnation / February 1

Revisiting Nikita Zadorov’s potential fit with the Maple Leafs

A little more than a month away from the trade deadline, the Leafs have many of the same needs they entered the season with. General manager Brad Treliving will likely kick tires on depth scoring options and look to add another reliable forward to the bottom six, but upgrading the defensive core remains the top priority.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 30