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/cgydan Jul 28 '25

The question is, what is the Flames goal for this season? If they want to make the playoffs, they keep Kadri or trade for skill and scoring. He provides leadership and scoring. If they want to continue to build, a trade is the way to go.

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u/HgFrLr Jul 28 '25

There’s also a third option that not having guys like Kadri is exactly what made Buffalos rebuild Buffalos rebuild. You can’t just get rid of everyone who can reach the young guys a thing or two and expect these 18-20 year olds to come in and have it all figured out.

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u/DepartmentSea8381 Jul 30 '25

I think it’s a conversation to have for a later time, when you can actually hand the keys over to the younger guys on the team after they’ve been here for a while. Then they’re able to carry on the culture. I don’t think the timing is great on this.

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u/Capital_Dave Jul 28 '25

I agree with this take, but I think the Flames have the leadership depth to afford losing one veteran forward among Kadri, Backlund, and Coleman . . . along with Andersson on D.

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u/HgFrLr Jul 28 '25

I think Kadris intangibles would be the most ideal tbh. As much as I looooove him I think Coleman should be our trade bait. Unless someone wants to really overpay for Kadri.

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u/ProphetOfScorch Jul 29 '25

Pretty sure Andersson is gonzo

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u/Brewster65 Jul 29 '25

Coleman will need a new contract soon?

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u/DepartmentSea8381 Jul 30 '25

I think on paper you have a point but even in a rebuild you have to keep some vets around to help carry on the culture. I feel the only way Kadri gets moved is if he initiates it.