The most physically intimidating on-ice presence for the Avalanche is coming back to Colorado.
Defenseman Nikita Zadorov was re-signed for a fifth season with the Avs on a one-year contract, the team announced Friday.
“(Zadorov) brings a tough, physical presence to our blue line,” said Avalanche general manager in a news release. “He is an important part of our back end and we are excited to have him under contract for next season.”
Zadorov, Colorado’s 24-year-old 6-foot-5, 230-pound enforcer, has led the Avalanche in hits for three consecutive years after compiling 228 last season. His plus-19 plus/minus rating in 2019-19 marked a career-high, in addition to seven goals and seven assists. The Moscow native was a restricted free agent entering this offseason.
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