Nazem Kadri officially on the block

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Josh Tupper
June 28, 2024 (6:17 PM)

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According to reports, the Calgary Flames are looking at trading for one of their former Stanley Cup winners.

Craig Conroy, general manager of the Flames, is doing everything he can to get the team back into the hunt for a winning season, and it seems like he might be considering trading one of his forwards this summer.

David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period claims that the Flames are looking into trading for Nazem Kadri, who has a complete no-movement clause, which might make matters more difficult. Nothing major is about to happen, said Pagnotta.

"Nothing is imminent, and he has a full NMC, but word out there suggests the #Flames are exploring trade market on Nazem Kadri." Pagnotta said.

Not long after Pagnotta post that on X, Darren Dreger of TSN added that interested teams have been calling the Flames regarding Nazem Kadri, but he likes Calgary and has a NMC, so hit preference would be to stay.

"Teams are calling the Flames with interest in Nazem Kadri, however Calgary isn't in a full tear down. They're trying to reset their roster and Kadri is a big part of that. He also has a No Move and likes Calgary." Dreger said.

With five years left on his deal and a $7 million cap cost, Kadri, 33, is still under contract. For the next two seasons, he is protected by a no-movement clause; however, for the last three years of the contract, a modified no-trade clause will apply. As was previously noted, Nazem Kadri would be difficult to trade, particularly if he enjoys living in Calgary. Conroy will have a difficult time finding a landing site that the forward would accept.

This past season, the London, Ontario native made 82 appearances with the Flames, recording 75 points (29 goals, 46 assists), 43 penalty minutes, and an even rating.

As the Flames try to turn things around quickly and avoid missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs three years in a row for the first time in more than a decade, this will be an interesting situation to watch in the coming weeks.

Source: Blade of Steel
Flames reportedly exploring trade market on former Stanley Cup champion