Nazem Kadri emerges as a prime trade candidate for the Jets
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Rumours of a potential trade involving Calgary Flames forward Nazem Kadri continue to intensify.
Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff has had an extremely quiet NHL offseason so far. Cheveldayoff has made comments regarding his prospects to step up this year which has left fans concerned about the strength of the Jets top 6. Could Nazem Kadri be the solution?
Kadri, who is entering the third year of his seven-year deal with an average annual value (AAV) of $7 million, likely isn't happy with the rebuilding phase the Flames are heading into. He has been a consistent 20-goal player throughout his career and has proven that he can be pivotal in a second-line center role as he did with the Colorado Avalanche on the path to his first Stanley Cup.
Kadri is 34 years old and is likely looking to get to a team with higher aspirations than the Flames, and with the Jets' current position, they could be a strong fit together. Kadri does have a no-move clause, which means he would need to accept a trade to Winnipeg, which isn't always the case.
Kadri is also a proven veteran with tons of playoff experience. He won the Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche in 2022 and served as a key contributor to their success.
Although fans are uncertain that a deal could get done before the debut of the highly anticipated 2024-2025 NHL season, sources have speculated that a trade deadline acquisition would also be an option for the Jets.
source: The Hockey Writers
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