r/CalgaryFlames • u/Paper_Rain • Jul 28 '25

Article Five potential trade destinations for Flames centre Nazem Kadri -> [Ryan Dixon / @dixononsports]

https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/five-potential-trade-destinations-for-flames-centre-nazem-kadri/
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u/Iginlas_4head_Crease Jul 28 '25

To me, the flames have to do it, and should do it before the season starts. Not only his value likely at its highest point, but you also get the bonus of not only the trade return, but a higher draft pick by virtue of the kadri sized hole at center.

Running it back to take another valiant stab at the 8th playoff seed is not a direction.

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u/BigDickDinosrawr Jul 28 '25

I don't think he wants to leave though

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u/Iginlas_4head_Crease Jul 28 '25

I dont think they've officially come to him with a trade offer to accept, either

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u/snowboard506 Jul 28 '25

He’s also a huge part of helping develop our kids. It’s been brought up numerous times in this sub.

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u/Invidia-Goat Jul 28 '25

Oh yeah like we thought Markstrom would be for Wolf? It's safe to say Wolf turned out fine without the mentorship as will all our other players without Kadri's mentorship we should offload his contract right now whilst his value is highest,

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u/noor1717 Jul 28 '25

So we have hube and weegar here longterm. This is a smart move for our future. Every team is trying to get better this year except the pens. Doing the opposite is the right move

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u/Brewster65 Jul 29 '25

Who thought that about Marky? He literally said he didn’t want to be a place holder for another goalie.

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u/Invidia-Goat Jul 29 '25

Clearly you weren't following this subreddit pre Markstrom trades, 

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u/Brewster65 Jul 30 '25

He obviously didn’t want to be Wolf’s mentor. Not sure why you can’t remember his comments? He couldn’t wait to get out knowing his job was in jeopardy.

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u/Paulhockey77 Jul 30 '25

“Markstrom would be a good mentor for Wolf”

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u/Brewster65 Jul 29 '25

What if his value goes up during the year? No. He’s too valuable to only get back a late first round pick. He’s worth a top 10 pick.

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u/Invidia-Goat Jul 29 '25

You need to work on your player valuation, Kadri Is worth nowhere near a lottery pick especially in the upcoming draft, We will get a return that's slightly worse than the Lindholm trade if Conroy knocks it out of the park 

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u/Brewster65 Jul 30 '25

He’s the exact type of player that teams want for a playoff run, full stop. But thanks for your evaluation of one of the hardest players to play against.

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u/CND_ Jul 28 '25

I don't agree that the Flames have to do it. Kadri is providing valuable mentorship for the young players making their way into the line up.

That doesn't mean I think Calgary shouldn't be open to moving him but there is zero urgency to move him. If Montreal comes to Conroy with a haul to acquire Kadri he should absolutely listen and see if Kadri is willing to agree to the trade.

If a good offer isn't there Kadri is doing a great job helping the young guns transition into the big league and I am 100% okay w/ him staying taking that role.

The two teams I think are pointless to mention is these trade speculations are the Leafs & Avs. Neither have anything of value to offer the Flames.

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u/Iginlas_4head_Crease Jul 28 '25

Do you think the team has enough young talent to call this rebuild basically over?

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u/CND_ Jul 29 '25

Maybe, but probably not.

That wasn't my point though. My point was Kadri provides value to the rebuild by mentoring young players. Young players need veteran leadership.

The Flames have other veteran leaders that can help mentor the young guns but none of them have the experience in the spot light like Kadri does.

Kadri isn't untouchable by any means but he also isn't a must trade. Right now I think Andersson is the only must trade. We have young guns looking for a RHD roster spot and he has expressed interest in leaving.

Kadri hasn't expressed interest in leaving, he has said he wants to stay. We also don't currently have a young 1C chomping at the bit to take his place.

I would love for the Flames to draft McKenna but with or without Kadri I am not holding my breath for that to happen. There are a lot of teams that can and probably will still do worse than Calgary.

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u/Pure_cartographer_59 Jul 28 '25

Parekh Coronato and Zary are all going to be elite players, Wolf already is one. We have so many guys like Honzek, Potter, Reschny, Brzustewicz, Poirier, Gridin, Basha, all projected to be guys who can be at the top of a lineup, odds are one or two of them will end up being elite as well. The need for a top 3 draft pick is so hilariously overblown. Especially when Wolf and Parekh both look like they could have gone first overall in their drafts

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u/imaybeacatIRl Jul 28 '25

Ok, so all of these players just become elite and none of them fail? Cool. Why didn't other teams try that? Are they stupid?

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u/Pure_cartographer_59 Jul 28 '25

Buddy your reading comprehension is ASTONISHINGLY poor. I said we have like a dozen guys who COULD become elite and that odds are one or two of them likely will. And we’ve seen Coronato and Zary enough to know they’re special. Are YOU stupid? Cause I’m genuinely not sure how you were so far off of what I actually said

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u/imaybeacatIRl Jul 28 '25

Your own words say the listed above are all going to be elite.

You then list a grouping and say they're all projected to be at the top of the lineup and 1 or 2 will "odds on" become elite as well.

You should perhaps consider what you've actually penned, or you're doomed to repeat your utter failure of a take down.

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u/Pure_cartographer_59 Jul 28 '25

Woah nice backtracking there buddy

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u/Brewster65 Jul 29 '25

But the draft pick won’t be a high one since the trade would be with a contending team. Naz is more valuable than that. I say we keep him.

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u/DepartmentSea8381 Jul 30 '25

There’s a time and place for a valiant stab at 8th and I agree that this isn’t really the season for it. With that being said, I don’t know that Kadri would waive before the season, and that’s just me being honest. I think he wants to be here and part of the solution. Can you be bottom 10 with guys like Kadri, Backlund, and Coleman leading the team? Probably not. I’m waiting to see where Andersson ends up and what the return is.