Zadina was scratched Tuesday vs. the Sharks but will play Thursday vs. the Ducks. Zadina, who has 10 points (4G / 6A) in 32 games this season, will likely replace Givani Smith in the Red Wings' bottom-6.
Zadina has been sidelined on the COVID-19 reserve list since January 19th but appears poised to return to the Red Wings lineup Friday vs. the Lighting. Zadina has compiled just two assists in his first four games of the 2021 season.
Zadina has become a regular in the Red Wings lineup but was sent to the AHL over the bye week for cap purposes. He has 15 points (8G / 7A) in 26 games this season.
Zadina has played in the last 13 games with the Red Wings and has started heating up, scoring three goals with five assists (8 points) in his last 10 games--ranking second among rookies in Pts/Gm (0.80) over that stretch.
Zadina was "assigned" to Grand Rapids yesterday but it looks like it was just a paper transaction. Zadina skated in his regular spot on the Red Wings' second line and comes in with three assists in his four games.
Zadina was sent down during the Red Wings' lengthy layoff but has appeared in seven straight games with the Red Wings. He has three assists in his last four games but heads back to the Griffins, where he has 13 points (7G / 6A) in 20 games.
The Red Wings had a few days off so they sent Zadina back to the Griffins so he could play on Wednesday. Zadina had no points and two shots in a 5-2 loss and returns to the Red Wings, where he has two assists in five games this season.
The Red Wings maximized Zadina’s nine-game stay, meaning they did not burn the first year of his entry-level contract. The No.6 overall pick in last summer’s draft had one goal and two assists in those nine games and returns to Grand Rapids where he has 15 goals and 16 assists (31 points) through 45 games. Zadina figures to be a big factor in Detroit next season.
Zadina was the Red Wings first-overall pick this summer (No.6 overall) and has earned his first career call-up after picking up 15 goals and 16 assists (31 points) in 45 games. Zadina has tremendous upside and is worth an add in keeper leagues. He could play a key role for the Red Wings down the stretch, especially if they move on from winger Gustav Nyquist.
Zadina, who was expected to be a lock to make the Red Wings roster, did not do enough in the preseason to make the team. Zadina will head to Grand Rapids for some seasoning and could be one of their first call-ups if he plays well with the Griffins.
Zadina, who surprisingly fell to the Red Wings at No.6 in this year’s draft, has a great chance to make the team this fall. Zadina dazzled during the Red Wings’ development camp and is coming off of a 44 goal, 38 assist (82 points) season with the Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL). The Czech sniper is one of the players from this year’s draft class that has a real shot at making the NHL right away.
Zadina came over to North America this year and finished third in QMJHL scoring (44) and tied for seventh in points (82)—leading all rookies in both categories. Zadina is an elite goal-scoring prospect but also has adept playmaking abilities. He was the best player on every team he played on this season and brings a well-rounded game to the Red Wings.