Nikolai Zherdev
26 years old - November 6th
Right Winger
Scorer
Drafted: 4th overall in 2003 by CBJ
Acquired: Free Agent July 2010
Salary: N/A
Length: UFA July 1st
Zherdev's first season back in the NHL was a rocky one. On the one hand, he notched 16 goals in only 56 games. On the other, he was a healthy scratch for over 20 games including the Flyers final post season match against Boston.
When signed, Z was supposed to be a quick fix to fill in for the departure of Simon Gagne. However after the Flyers traded for Kris Versteeg, his ice time vanished. Now with the Flyers edging on both the salary cap and the expiring contracts of other stars Z's time in the orange and black may be ending just as expected.
I wouldn't rule out the off chance that he will be re-signed and put in a regular spot if Leino isn't re-signed.
