Trade talks over Nazem Kadri resumed before the trade freeze
The Chris Johnston Show: Chris Johnston and Julian McKenzie on speculation surrounding Calgary Flames forward Nazem Kadri re-signing just ahead of the Olympic trade freeze. It’s something to watch when the trading halt ends.
** NHLRumors.com transcription
Johnston: “So yeah, Calgary’s going to sell. I mean, I remember having it. 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: “It’s been so funny ever since, like the board went out a day and a half ago. But you know, I’m having ongoing conversations. I actually heard that just before that, in the last few days before the trading freeze went into effect, there was some action around Nazem Kadri.
So I think this is something to look at when we get back. But it seems that several teams are interested in that. You know, the biggest problem with Kadri is that he has three years left on his contract. So there’s definitely some risk involved in making a trade like that just not knowing how he’ll age. You know. And to be honest, he’s struggled a bit with his game over the last six weeks.
But I just think a unique player likes 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 that bring 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 yes, there have definitely been discussions with Montreal. I don’t know if the connection is as seamless for the Canadians because of the extra time remaining on the deal, and they also made the deal with Phillip Danault earlier in the season.
So, you know, but you know, teams from Colorado have been around there. I think Dallas looked at both Coleman and Kadri.
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You know, there’s definitely, there’s definitely interest, whether it’s something that makes it through a deal or not. You know, Kadri will also be asked to watch when we get back.
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