Canucks acquire defenceman Zadorov from Flames for pair of picks

The Vancouver Canucks have acquired defenceman Nikita Zadorov from the Calgary Flames in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2024 NHL draft and a third-round pick in 2026.

Zadorov has a goal and five assists in 21 games this season.

The 28-year-old from Moscow was selected by the Buffalo Sabres in the first round, 16th overall, at the 2013 draft.

He has 42 goals, 90 assists and 599 penalty minutes over 588 career NHL games with Buffalo, Colorado, Chicago and Calgary.

"First, I'd like to thank Nikita for his commitment to the Flames and his professionalism through this process," said Flames general manager Craig Conroy in a statement.

"This trade provides us with important draft assets, cap space and the opportunity for another one of our young prospects to prove himself in the NHL."

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