Nikita Zadorov
| Nikita Zadorov | |||
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| Born |
16 April 1995 Moscow, Russia |
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| Height | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) | ||
| Weight | 235 lb (107 kg; 16 st 11 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
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NHL team Former teams |
Colorado Avalanche Buffalo Sabres |
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| NHL Draft | 16th overall, 2013 Buffalo Sabres |
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| Playing career | 2012–present | ||
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| Ice hockey | ||
Representing  Russia
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| World Junior Championships | ||
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2014 Malmö | |
Nikita Sergeevich Zadorov (born 16 April 1995) is a Russian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League (NHL). Zadorov was a first round selection, 16th overall in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft by the Buffalo Sabres.
Zadorov played in in the top minor hockey level with his hometown team in Moscow, Krasnaya Armiya, in the 2011–12 season. Showing unique agility and skating prowess for a formidable frame, Zadorov collected 6 points in 42 games. He was selected by affiliate Kontinental Hockey League club, HC CSKA Moscow, in the first round (fourth overall) in the 2012 KHL Junior Draft. However, with a impressive performance with the junior national U17 team in Windsor, Ontario and stating his intention to pursue a career in North America in order to be selected in the NHL draft, London Knights G.M. Mark Hunter traded up with the Peterborough Petes in the 2012 CHL Import Draft to select Zadorov 9th overall.
After agreeing to a contract with the contending Knights, Zadorov began his major junior career in the Ontario Hockey League in the 2012–13 season. Joining fellow Russian, Vladislav Namestnikov and after adapting to the differing style and dimensions of the North American game, Zadorov assumed a top pairing role and led All-Rookie defenseman in Plus/minus with 33, and finishing second in scoring with 6 goals and 25 points in 63 games. Earning a roster spot in the 2013 CHL Top Prospects Game, Zadorov helped the Knights claim the OHL championship to advance to the Memorial Cup. As he was selected to the OHL First-All Rookie Team, he scored the game-winner in the opening game against the Saskatoon Blades before losing in the semi-finals. Zadorov's impressive season was noted as he was selected with the Buffalo Sabres' second first-round pick, 16th overall, in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.
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