Flames’ Nazem Kadri Requests Trade, Potential Suitors Emerge
Kadri Seeks New Opportunity in Calgary
Calgary Flames forward Nazem Kadri has requested a trade, TSN’s Darren Dreger reported Tuesday. The 35-year-old center, currently leading the Flames in scoring, has a contract that runs through the 2028-29 season with a $7 million cap hit and possesses a 13-team no-trade list.
Despite Calgary’s struggles this season, ranking 29th in the league with a 23-27-6 record, Kadri has been a consistent offensive force, registering 10 goals and 39 points in 56 games. He previously won a Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche in 2022.
Potential Trade Destinations
Several teams reportedly showed interest in Kadri earlier this season before the Olympic roster freeze, including the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, Colorado Avalanche, and Los Angeles Kings. The trade deadline is March 6 at 3 p.m. ET.
Kadri’s Career Stats
Throughout his career, Kadri has amassed 317 goals and 749 points in 1,041 games played with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Colorado Avalanche, and Calgary Flames.
NHL News & Notes
- Tom Wilson (Washington Capitals): Wilson’s absence from tonight’s game against Philadelphia was due to illness. He had four points in six games at the Olympics for Canada and leads Washington in scoring with 23 goals and 26 assists in 50 games.
- Nathan MacKinnon (Colorado Avalanche): MacKinnon sat out tonight’s game against Utah as a maintenance day, not injury-related. He leads the NHL in goals with 40 through 55 appearances and recorded seven points in six games at the Olympics.
- Teddy Blueger (Vancouver Canucks): Blueger expressed a desire to remain with the Canucks but has not engaged in contract extension discussions. He has five goals and three assists in ten games this season and is a pending unrestricted free agent with a $1.8MM cap charge.
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Kadri has 10 goals and 39 points in 56 games this season to lead the Flames in scoring.theScore.com
FAQ
- What is Nazem Kadri’s contract situation? Kadri is signed through the 2028-29 campaign at a $7-million cap hit and has a 13-team no-trade list.
- Has Kadri won a Stanley Cup? Yes, Kadri won the Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche in 2022.
- What is the trade deadline? The trade deadline is March 6 at 3 p.m. ET.