Nazem Kadri Linked to Four Teams and None of Them Are the Toronto Maple Leafs
Former Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nazem Kadri could be traded by the Calgary Flames, and there are plenty of teams that would love to sign him.
Nazem Kadri is one of those players who remains beloved by the Toronto Maple Leafs fanbase, and for very good reason.
Now, he is a member of the Calgary Flames, and as of late, there have been numerous trade rumors surrounding his name.
While the Maple Leafs have been at the top of those rumors, the Montreal Canadiens have also been part of the narrative.
Nazem Kadri gaining interest around the NHL
According to writer Jeremy Tingly, there are three other teams who would be good fits for Kadri. Of course, one of them is the New Jersey Devils.
That said, Tingly also wrote about the Carolina Hurricanes and how they would love to have someone complement Nikolaj Ehlers.
The Canes bolstered the flank by signing winger Nikolaj Ehlers in free agency, but Carolina could still use help down the middle. Kadri would slot in perfectly behind top-line pivot Sebastian Aho and ahead of big 3C Jordan Staal.
Meanwhile, the Colorado Avalanche were also brought up, which just goes to show how the teams that parted ways with Kadri, regret it immensely.
Get the band back together? Basically, the Avs won the 2022 title, then lost captain Gabriel Landeskog to a knee injury for three years and watched Kadri walk out the door that summer as a UFA.
Despite this report, it is important to remember that Kadri and the Flames are not interested in parting ways right now.
Instead, it is likelier that he stays with the Flames for a few more years, especially with that term, cap hit, and age.
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