Bruins Bolster Defense with Nikita Zadorov's Physical Presence

Zadorov's addition aims to fill the void left by Chara, emphasizing size and aggression on the blue line.

Zadorov, standing at 6'6" and 248 pounds, brings a formidable physical presence to the Bruins' defense.
He is expected to play a top-four role, potentially alongside Charlie McAvoy or Brandon Carlo.
Despite his size, Zadorov is skilled in transition, excelling in zone entries and exits.
His aggressive playstyle has led to a high number of penalties, which could challenge the Bruins' penalty kill unit.
Zadorov explicitly requested not to be called 'Big Z' out of respect for former Bruins captain Zdeno Chara.