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'Montreal Would Have What Calgary Would Want': Elliotte Friedman on a Possible Kadri Trade
Nazem Kadri, the Calgary Flames, and the Montreal Canadiens are back in the conversation after the veteran center reached his 1,000th NHL game.
A milestone that naturally reignites speculation about his future.
Another target for the Habs? Yes indeed!
Several observers see logic in the idea of Nazem Kadri landing in Montreal, even if nothing is ever simple in this kind of situation.
The main question is whether the Canadiens are ready to add a player of this profile at this particular stage of their "rebuild."
And that's where the debate gets interesting.
The Montreal Canadiens Are Closely Monitoring Nazem Kadri's Situation with the Calgary Flames
On the Spittin' Chiclets podcast, Ryan Whitney was very clear:
"The Kadri-to-Montreal thing makes so much sense to me."
- Ryan Whitney
- Ryan Whitney
He explained that Kadri would give the Canadiens a veteran center who knows how to handle big moments - a player who hits, talks, leads by example, and can be used in all situations.
That type of profile is something the Habs don't have much of right now.
For his part, Elliotte Friedman simply added that if the Flames truly decide to trade Kadri, Montreal would naturally be among the interested teams.
In a recent segment, he stated:
"I definitely think if it comes to a point where he's on the market, Montreal would be very high on that list; Montreal would have what Calgary would want "
- Elliotte Friedman
- Elliotte Friedman
The Flames are struggling, and that opens the door to discussions.
Kadri has a no-trade clause, so his opinion will carry weight.
His contract is long and heavy, but he brings something the Canadiens currently lack: an established center who can help right away.
That's the dilemma.
Speed up the project - or stay patient?
I think this situation could truly reveal where the Canadiens are headed, and it's not just a rumor meant to stir conversation.
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NOVEMBRE 8 | 1050 ANSWERS 'Montreal Would Have What Calgary Would Want': Elliotte Friedman on a Possible Kadri Trade Do you think the Montreal Canadiens should try to acquire Nazem Kadri? | ||
| Yes | 323 | 30.8 % |
| No | 727 | 69.2 % |
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