Bardakov’s NHL Dreams Fade

Zakhar Bardakov, traded for Kurtis MacDermid, barely cracked Colorado’s lineup—logging just over six minutes per game in 60 contests—but still managed 10 points (9 assists) with solid skating, a strong forecheck, and NHL-ready tools. Despite flashes of effectiveness, he never found a consistent role, hampered by roster churn and likely drawn to the KHL’s familiarity. His NHL window may be closed for now, but his two-way game suggests he’s still got NHL upside—if he ever gets another shot. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bd262c7c31123ef2