The Boston Bruins have made significant moves in the free agency market by signing center Elias Lindholm and defenseman Nikita Zadorov. Lindholm has agreed to a seven-year contract worth $54.25 million, carrying an average annual value (AAV) of $7.75 million. Zadorov has signed a six-year deal worth $30 million, with an AAV of $5 million. These signings address critical needs for the Bruins, particularly in bolstering their defense and adding depth to their roster. The total commitment for both players amounts to $12.75 million per year, leaving the Bruins with $10-$11 million in cap space for additional moves. The Bruins, often referred to as the Black and Gold, still need more primary scoring on the wing.
Elias Lindholm left money on the table to join the Bruins, who also bolstered their back end by adding Nikita Zadorov. By filling two roster needs for reasonable dollars, Boston is demonstrably better than it was 24 hours ago writes @eduhatschek. 🔗 https://t.co/JmoKA2uIDq
Today's major what-are-they-doing team. https://t.co/x0Jw7lhb9Z
Boston has made its signings of Elias Lindholm and Nikita Zadorov official. Is Lindholm going to be Bergeron Lite in Boston? He's that kind of player. No one, and I mean no one, is Patrice Bergeron, a six-time Selke Trophy winner. But Lindholm has that same skillset.
#NHLBruins locked into 30-year-old goalie Joonas Korpisalo (three teams in last two seasons) for four seasons at $3M per; 29-year-old defenseman Nikita Zadorov (five teams in five seasons) for four seasons at $5M per, and 30-year-old center Elias Lindholm (three teams in last…
#NHLBruins making it official with Free Agent signings.. @wbz https://t.co/Eg0yml0dEv
Bruins add on defense! 💪 Nikita Zadorov is heading to the @NHLBruins on a six-year deal! #NHLFreeAgency https://t.co/75FMgSBY9u
#NHLBruins locked into 30-year-old goalie Joonas Korpisalo (three teams in last two seasons) for four seasons at $4M per; 29-year-old defenseman Nikita Zadorov (five teams in five seasons) for four seasons at $5M per, and 30-year-old center Elias Lindholm (three teams in last…
Lindholm ➡️ Boston The @NHLBruins have agreed to terms on a seven-year deal with Elias Lindholm! #NHLFreeAgency https://t.co/lPnG3RnPLh
A big man for the blue line. Welcome to Boston, @zadorov61! https://t.co/gVQofCNWbp
#NHLBruins locked into 30-year-old goalie Joonas Korpisalo (three teams in last two seasons) for four seasons at $4M per, and 29-year-old defenseman Nikita Zadorov (five teams in five seasons) for four seasons at $5M per. Make it make sense. @sickpodnhl
Profile: Nikita Zadorov Bruins reportedly signing top-four defensemen to a six-year deal 📝 https://t.co/Bq4pyxaC6Y
The #NHLBruins now have $11.5 million tied up in Nikita Zadorov and Hampus Lindholm for the next four seasons, with Mason Lohrei heading into the last season of his ELC now. @sickpodnhl
Bruins reportedly sign Elias Lindholm, Nikita Zadorov at start of free agency https://t.co/Xe1KPlfYL0
Profile: Elias Lindholm Bruins and Lindholm have reportedly agreed to 7-year contract 📝 https://t.co/DbjH8CPMqK
The Bruins reportedly have agreed to a six-year deal with free agent defenseman Nikita Zadorov 🏒 Details here ⤵ https://t.co/x0KbhQXbPS
BREAKING NEWS 🚨 The Bruins are signing Elias Lindholm & Nikita Zadorov @ZoandBertrand react to the news & the contracts ⬇️ https://t.co/ZrGDKYl5zP
So essentially: Lindholm and Zadarov for DeBrusk and Forbort... https://t.co/lPDXNtwTlH
Elias Lindholm is signing with the Bruins, writes @reporterchris. The seven-year deal carries a $7.75 million AAV. https://t.co/2ZvsE8Zrz4 https://t.co/wYT7sAW99C
Zadorov got the 💰. Good for him. He’ll have to play like playoff Zadorov more often to bring the Bruins value on that deal.
Zadorov gets a 6 year deal in Boston at 5 million per season. Dan Milstein was looking for huge term from day 1 and he got it.
Elias Lindholm's heading to Boston on a seven-year, $54.25M deal, per @FriedgeHNIC. ✍️ #NHLFreeAgency | @BET99ON https://t.co/0ihHUVgBeA
The Bruins reportedly have agreed to a seven-year contract with free agent center Elias Lindholm. Details here ⤵ https://t.co/EmrroshA5i
$12.75 mil for Lindholm and Zadarov. Leaves them with $10-$11 in cap space for other moves (i.e. Swayman extension). https://t.co/LwDjWSIkzk
Former #Avs dman Zadorov going to Boston #nhlfreeagentfrenzy @TheRinkColorado https://t.co/Pxnh5xU1AR
Nikita Zadorov Boston 6 x $5M
Nikita Zadorov signs a six-year deal with #bruins carrying a $5M AAV.
Nikita Zadorov signs a six-year with #bruins carrying a $5M AAV.
6 years $5 mill per for Zadorov in Boston.
Elias Lindholm signs a seven-year deal with #bruins carrying a $7.75M AAV.
Boston lands both Lindholm and Zadorov.
Not expecting big shocks from the Bruins in free agency as Elias Lindholm and Nikita Zadorov continue to be the names most likely to sign very shortly. Both players address big time needs with the Black and Gold, but they also need some more primary scoring on the wing
Bruins had been rumored on Lindholm and Zadarov. Adding both would address needs, but at what cost? https://t.co/EqgaEnoiqk
Zadorov is going to be a GAWD in Boston.
Sounds like #NHLBruins have done a significant amount of legwork on both Nikita Zadorov and Elias Lindholm as free agency opens.