Nazem Kadri trade rumors: NHL analyst fuels $49M Flames forward to Leafs speculation with eye-opening claim about NMC waive

Toronto Maple Leafs v San Jose Sharks - Source: Getty
Nazem Kadri wouldn't block a trade to Toronto Maple Leafs - Source: Getty

The Nazem Kadri to the Toronto Maple Leafs trade rumor has caused quite a stir among NHL fans on social media. After Leafs general manager Brad Treliving traded away Mitch Marner to the Vegas Golden Knights in return for Nicolas Roy, reports have emerged since before free agency started that the Leafs may be interested in a reunion with Calgary Flames' Kadri.

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Adam Wylde fueled Kadri to Leafs rumors on SDPN's podcast with Steve Dangle when he speculated that any player hinting they would trade their no-trade, no-movement clause does not indicate that a trade involving that player will actually go through.

"Nazem Kadri wouldn't block a trade to Toronto, and that is not the same as the Leafs are going to trade for Kadri," claimed Wylde.
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Seasoned Leafs reporter Terry Koshan hinted at the same idea of Nazem Kadri entertaining the idea of a reunion with the Maple Leafs and willingly waiving his no-movement clause, an integral part of his seven-year, $49,000,000 extension signed with the Flames in 2022.

"An NHL source said on Wednesday, however, that Kadri would not let his no-move clause stand in the way of agreeing to a trade to Toronto," wrote Koshan.
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The Maple Leafs drafted Kadri in 2009, but after almost 10 years, they traded him to the Avalanche in 2019. Despite his rumored willingness not to enforce his NMC in case of a trade agreement between the Flames and Leafs, Koshan added the 34-year-old forward is content playing in Calgary and has not demanded a trade.


NHL experts differ in opinion over Nazem Kadri's potential trade to Maple Leafs

The Nazem Kadri to the Maple Leafs trade rumor has been discussed by many NHL experts. In his appearance on "The Leafs Nation" podcast, insider David Pagnotta opined that the Flames would not immediately shut down the idea of a trade.

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"I think they would entertain it. I just don't see a fit with Toronto," said Pagnotta.
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Pagnotta added that if the Flames aim to remain competitive and make a Stanley Cup playoff run, then a move involving Nazem Kadri would not make sense, given that he was their leading scorer last season with 67 points and 35 goals.

On the flip side, TSN's hockey analyst Dave Feschuk believed that the Maple Leafs should include their remaining top prospect, Easton Cowan, in a potential trade package to the Flames for Kadri.

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"This is not about waiting on 20-year-old Easton Cowan to become the player you hope he could become. We're past that, man. I'd have no problem with them trading one (more prospect) this year," said Feschuk (4:32).

Also read: NHL analyst makes his opinion clear on Maple Leafs prospect Easton Cowan's future in Toronto

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