Overview
- Calgary is entertaining offers for Nazem Kadri with two frameworks reported by Elliotte Friedman: a first‑round pick plus prospect or a player‑for‑player 'hockey deal' involving a young, controllable piece.
- Montreal is now viewed as a less likely destination after acquiring Phillip Danault and seeing Oliver Kapanen solidify a second‑line role, despite reports the Canadiens are not on Kadri’s no‑trade list.
- Marco D'Amico identifies the Wild, Hurricanes and Red Wings as teams to watch as they explore center depth upgrades and possess assets to meet a steep asking price.
- Friedman adds that Utah has inquired about Kadri, indicating broader interest beyond the leading suitors.
- Kadri carries a $7 million cap hit through 2028‑29 and holds modified no‑trade protection, with timing shaped by the imminent Olympic break and the March 6 deadline; multiple reports say he is open to a move.