Flames trade Nikita Zadorov to Canucks after defenseman eyed Devils
- Calgary Flames defenseman Nikita Zadorov, a possible Devils trade target, was traded to the Vancouver Canucks
- Zadorov had expressed interest in joining the Devils two weeks ago
- Flames traded Zadorov for a 2024 5th-round pick and a 2026 3rd-round pick
- Flames did not retain any of Zadorov's $3.75 million salary
- Zadorov's salary may explain why Devils were hesitant to trade for him