EDMONTON, CANADA - OCTOBER 29: Mikael Backlund #11 and Nikita Zadorov #16 of the Calgary Flames make their way to the ice for warmups for the 2023 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic between the Calgary Flames and the Edmonton Oilers at Commonwealth Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Lawrence Scott/Getty Images)
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The C of Red’s favourite Calgary Flame: Nikita Zadorov
Oct 28, 2023; Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Calgary Flames defenceman Nikita Zadorov (16) looks back towards daughter Sophie Zadorov 6 years old as the Flames hit the ice during practice day for the 2023 Heritage Classic ice hockey game at Commonwealth Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Walter Tychnowicz-USA TODAY Sports
Outspoken and honest, Nikita Zadorov proves that a big, tough defender with a flare for offence can be a fanbase’s favourite player, as long as your fan and media relations are as hot as his have been so far this season.
