NHL Shockwaves: Could Nazem Kadri’s Next Move Ignite a Calgary Flames-Utah Mammoth Power Play?

The buzz around Nazem Kadri has started humming again after a quiet spell, stirring whispers among GM circles and fans alike. Elliotte Friedman’s recent chatter on Sportsnet’s 32 Thoughts podcast peeled back the layers on the Calgary Flames’ plans, revealing that Kadri’s trade chatter isn’t quite cooling off as some might have thought. It’s intriguing how the availability of other centers like Robert Thomas seemed to slow the wheels, yet interest in Kadri has begun to crank up once more. Rumors hint at teams like Utah dipping toes in the water, curious about what it would take to bring Kadri on board — whether it’s draft picks, prospects, or younger players Calgary can control. The Flames appear open, balancing options between future assets and more immediate, ‘hockey deals.’ Things are starting to shake loose again, and where this all heads next is anyone’s guess. LEARN MORE

Action around Nazem Kadri picked up a bit after a cooling off period

Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman on 32 Thoughts: The Podcast – What is going to change for the Preds? episode on the Calgary Flames and Nazem Kadri.

** NHLRumors.com transcription

Friedman: “Nazem Kadri. I don’t, you know, part of the problem with all the hits I do, Kyle, is I, this is bad, and it’s a big criticism of myself, sometimes I can’t remember the things I say. And someone said to me, you went on air and you said that, and it wasn’t on the pod, I think it was on the Hockey Show with (Matt) Marchese and (Mike) Futa, and you said that Kadri can block to Montreal. And I was like, ‘I did.’ And they go, ‘Yeah, I think you said that.’ I was like, Oh, that was dumb, because I don’t think, I think he can go to Montreal without approval. And we’ll see what happens there.

Like, I think one of the things that kind of happened with Kadri is that, you know, Robert Thomas being available out there, and maybe some other centers being available, that people didn’t realize. It kind of slowed things down. I think that’s picked back up a bit.

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I think Utah is a team that is also asked about Kadri. You know, what is the possibility here? I don’t know what the situation is with them, but I do know they’ve asked. You know, I’ve heard Calgary is told, they’re told opponents that, or told other teams have called about him that, you know, there’s a couple of ways they’re willing to do this.

They’re willing to do like the Brock Nelson kind of deal, which is first round pick, prospect, or they’re willing to do more what’s called like a ‘hockey deal.’ Less of a futures deal, but more like a young player that the Flames would have control over. I’ve heard they’re open to it, but I think that one started to pick up again.”

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