NHL Rumors Heat Up: Unexpected Twist in Nazem Kadri’s Fate Shakes the League!

Talk of a potential move involving Calgary Flames forward Nazem Kadri gained traction just before the NHL’s Olympic trade freeze kicked in—a development that’s causing quite a stir among insiders and fans alike. I’ve been tracking these rumblings closely, and it’s clear multiple teams are circling, intrigued by what Kadri might bring to their lineup despite the few bumps in recent performance. With three years left on his contract, the stakes of any potential trade are high, but so is the excitement around his unique blend of grit and offensive upside. As teams like Montreal, Colorado, and Dallas show interest, the post-freeze period looks primed for some intriguing twists. If you’re as curious as I am to see how this unfolds, stay tuned—the Kadri situation is definitely one to keep on your radar once the freeze lifts. LEARN MORE

Nazem Kadri trade talk picked up before the trade freeze

The Chris Johnston Show: Chris Johnston and Julian McKenzie on speculation surrounding Calgary Flames forward Nazem Kadri picking up just before the Olympic trade freeze. It’s something to watch when the trade freeze closes.

** NHLRumors.com transcription

Johnston: “So yeah, Calgary is going to be selling. I mean, I can remember I had him. I’ve had …”

McKenzie: “So you had Blake Coleman in your top five. He might have been third on your big board. Nazen Kadri is also in your top 10.”

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Johnston: “Since, it’s so funny, like the board went out like a day and a half ago. But, you know, I’m having ongoing conversations. I’ve heard, actually, there was some action picked up around Nazem Kadri right before, in the last few days before the trade freeze kicked in.

So I think that’s something to watch when we get back. But it sounds like multiple teams have interest there. You know, the biggest issue with Kadri is he’s got three more years on his contract. So there’s, there’s definitely some risk attached to making a trade like that, just not knowing how he’s going to age. You know. And he struggled a bit, to be fair, in the last, you know, six weeks or so with his game.

But I just think, unique player, like the competitive fire in him. You know, he had a really strong season offensively last year.

McKenzie: “Yes, he did.”

Johnston: “And you know, the teams bringing him in, I don’t think they would be as fixated on the offense as some of the other things he can bring to the lineup.

So, yeah, there’s definitely been talks with Montreal. I don’t know if the fit is quite as seamless for the Canadians end of that because of the extra time left on the deal, and also they made the Phillip Danault deal earlier in the season.

So, you know, but you know, teams of Colorado have been around there. I think Dallas has looked at both Coleman and Kadri.

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You know, there’s, there’s definitely some, there’s definitely interest, whether it gets to something that sees a deal through or not. You know, Kadri will be named to watch too when we get back.”

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