Flames acquire D Nikita Zadorov from Blackhawks

The Calgary Flames acquired defenseman Nikita Zadorov from the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2022 NHL Draft.

Zadorov, a restricted free agent, recorded eight points (one goal, seven assists) in 55 games with the Blackhawks last season. The 26-year-old Russian was traded to Chicago from the Colorado Avalanche on Oct. 10, 2020.

Zadorov, who is listed at 6-feet-6 and 235 pounds,