Flames sign defenceman Nikita Zadorov to a one-year contract extension

Sportsnet Staff @SportsnetAugust 20, 2021 - 7:53pm

Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) and Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Nikita Zadorov (16) vie for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 1, 2021, in Chicago (Jeff Haynes/AP).

The Calgary Flames signed defenceman Nikita Zadorov to a one-year extension.

Big Z: inked!

The #Flames have signed @zadorov61 to a one-year deal: https://t.co/aTUIwdp1kI pic.twitter.com/g6zYUMeNdA

— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) August 20, 2021

The deal is worth $3.75 million and Zadorov will be an unrestricted free agent after the 2021-22 NHL season.

The 26-year-old played 55 games last season with the Chicago Blackhawks, where he recorded one goal and seven assists.

He was traded to the Flames in July for a third-round pick.

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