The Bruins added a whole lot of snarl on their blue line Monday afternoon.
Shortly after NHL free agency commenced, Boston announced that it signed defenseman Nikita Zadorov to a six-year contract with an annual cap hit of $5 million.
The 6-foot-6 skater is expected to provide a new element to Boston’s top-four personnel on defense — with the 29-year-old building a reputation as one of the most bruising players in the league over the last few seasons.
Here’s five things you need to know about the Bruins’ new defenseman:
He’s a wrecking ball on the ice
Zadorov already boasts one of the most imposing profiles out on the ice at 6-foot-6 and 248 pounds.