Calgary Flames center Nazem Kadri discusses his hope for the team's trade deadline plans, "a team that never quits," Dustin Wolf's play and overcoming barriers to NHL success.
In this case, however, the 34-year-old centre is thrilled to be credited with a helper. Kadri is among the ambassadors for the Kruger Big Assist, which aims to make the game of hockey more affordable, accessible and inclusive for all Canadians.
Kadri faced trade talk on the first day of training camp. He even told reporters to "pump the brakes a little bit" on the rumours and innuendo.
The Calgary Flames are in a playoff spot past the midway point of the season, but Nazem Kadri believes they have even more to give.
The Calgary Flames continue to battle for a playoff spot in 2024-25, but Nazem Kadri remains one of the team's top trade chips.
Tuesday night's game at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, is the first time these teams square off this season.
Jonathan Huberdeau had a goal and two assists to lead the Calgary Flames to a 5-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres.
BOTTOM LINE: The Calgary Flames play the Washington Capitals in a non-conference matchup. Calgary is 24-17-7 overall and 15-6-3 at home. The Flames have gone 7-11-3 in games their opponents serve fewer penalty minutes.
Gabriel Vilardi scored two goals and added two assists to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a 5-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Sunday.
With the Calgary Flames in the playoff mix, Nazem Kadri hopes his team will be trade-deadline buyers instead of sellers this season. “I think that's the goal, is to try to improve, try to become ...
But a momentum killing goal from Gabe Vilardi came in the final minute to send the Calgary Flames to the third period down by a pair. Vladar was set for the shot that came from in close, with no traffic in front, but couldn't make that important stop — and the body language afterward spoke volumes.
Nazem Kadri and whether or not the Calgary Flames will become buyers or sellers in a little over a month. Last year, Kadri had his best NHL season statistically putting up 79 points, this he is little behind that