It’s the waning days of July, and the Colorado Avalanche still haven’t signed their remaining restricted free agent, defenseman Nikita Zadorov. According to Zadorov, he’s given the team until the end of July, presumably to either accept his proposal or make an offer he wants.
It might be time to start getting nervous. Zadorov has stated he wants to stay in the NHL and keep playing for the Avalanche. However, he’s also admitted he’s ready to defect to the KHL. That’s the danger with Russian players.
We don’t know what either side has proposed to the other except that Zadorov stated it’s a two-year bridge contract.