Fresh Insider Report Cools Down Trade Rumours Linking Canadiens and Flames
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Nazem Kadri's name has been linked to the Montreal Canadiens in some trade rumors for a few weeks now.
We reported a few weeks ago that Nazem Kadri would agree to waive his no-trade clause only for the cities of Toronto and Montreal. These are the only two destinations where the Calgary Flames center would accept to be traded.
However, it seems that the Canadiens' interest in the 34-year-old forward is not there, and that Kent Hughes has no intention of acquiring him even if he would be an excellent short-term option for the second-line center position.
David Pagnotta Weighs In on the Possibility of an Imminent Trade for the Montreal Canadiens Involving the Calgary Flames Center
As reported by the site DansLesCoulisses, Craig Conroy, the Flames' general manager, has a plan in mind and it would be rather surprising if Nazem Kadri changes addresses in the coming weeks.
At least, that's what insider David Pagnotta reported on TSN 690, stating that the Flames center is unlikely to be traded in the short term, as the organization aims to improve for the upcoming season.
It's probably for this reason that defenseman Rasmus Andersson is still a member of the Flames, as he has been part of numerous trade rumors in recent weeks.
With a season of 67 points, including 35 goals, Nazem Kadri finished first in scoring on his team, and it would be a bit illogical to trade him-especially since the Flames had an excellent 2024-2025 season.
Last year, the Alberta team came very close to making the playoffs, finishing the season with 96 points-the same total as the St. Louis Blues, who made the playoffs because they had three more wins.
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