On Friday night, the Calgary Flames suffered another tough loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, and then received the shocking news that Nikita Zadorov has formally requested a trade. <h2>Zadorov Asks to Be Traded out of Calgary Ahead of Free Agency</h2> <img src='https://i.marqueur.com/habsetlnh/i/photo/337187.webp' width='100%' border='0' alt='image' loading='lazy' defer /> The Flames have reportedly been considering to trade him for a while, but his public demand brought a new light on the matter. He was linked to the Maple Leafs, who desperatly need to bolster their blue line. <With Nikita Zadorov looking to be traded out of Calgary, word is the pending UFA defenceman would welcome a move to Toronto. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/reporterchris/status/1723195883779453220'> </a></blockquote></div> However, since this news broke, the New Jersey Devils and Vancouver Canucks have also emerged as serious contenders, indicating the possibility of a competitive bidding war, even with the trade deadline months away. <h2>Zadorov Not Interested in a Move to Winnipeg</h2> <img src='https://i.marqueur.com/habsetlnh/i/photo/337186.webp' width='100%' border='0' alt='image' loading='lazy' defer /> One thing is now clear: the veteran defenseman has no interest in being traded to the Winnipeg Jets. It appears he is seeking a larger market that offers a genuine chance to compete for the Stanley Cup. Word out of Calgary is that Nikita Zadorov does not have much interest in Winnipeg. @TheHockeyNews has learned Toronto would be the Canadian city of choice. The 28-year-old is in the final season of his two-year contract, carrying a $3.75 million cap hit. He likes the beach. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/CBrooksie84/status/1723236741891735985'> </a></blockquote></div> Zadorov doesn't really have a say in his next destination. He doesn't have a No-Trade-Clause, meaning his GM can send him wherever he wants. Where do you think he'll end up? As seen on Puck Reporter - <a href='https://www.puckreporter.com/nhl-team/calgary-flames/Nikita-Zadorov-Declines-Trade-To-Canadian-Team' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Zadorov Declines Trade To Canadian Team</a>