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Sharks Center Becoming Top Trade Target

The NHL trade market is gaining steam already, and the San Jose Sharks are the latest team to enter the rumor mill. With the first month of the regular season concluding, trade talks have already begun as teams look to address some roster holes early.

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Three Landing Spots to Watch for Flames’ Nazem Kadri

The Calgary Flames have to decide on what to do with Nazem Kadri. Should they trade the 35-year-old forward who won a Stanley Cup in 2022 or keep him around as the Flames try to push for a postseason berth for the first time since that same playoff campaign.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 30

David Reinbacher for Nazem Kadri: Would you?

With the Canadiens’ success in the first month of the season, the pressing idea of looking for a second center has taken a slight step back. Despite all this, the rumour mill in Montreal is still going strong, especially when it’s powered by a guy like Pierre LeBrun.

Nazem Kadri News / Daily Faceoff / October 30

The Flames are in no rush to move Kadri

It’s been a disappointing start to the season for the Calgary Flames, to say the least. After earning 96 points and barely missing the playoffs last year, Calgary entered this year with their sights on 100 points and a postseason berth.

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How many of the 46 players to score 30 or more goals in the 2024-25 NHL season can you name in six minutes?

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Nazem Kadri News / The Hockey Writers / October 30

4 Potential Trade Destinations for Flames’ Nazem Kadri

The Calgary Flames could be meeting a crossroads with their best forward in Nazem Kadri. The 34-year-old, who is under contract through the 2028-29 season, was recently revealed to have a 13-team no-trade clause.

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / October 29

NHL Rumours: Montreal Canadiens Looking to Add Veteran Forward

Welcome back to another edition of NHL Rumours from the crew at Last Word on Hockey. October is almost over, and teams have a good sense of where they stand this season.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 29

Maple Leafs Reportedly Have Interest in Nazem Kadri

According to NHL insider Darren Dreger, the Toronto Maple Leafs have interest in Calgary Flames forward Nazem Kadri. During the second intermission of the Maple Leafs versus Flames game, Dreger discussed a few rumors that he had been hearing, in a mini version of Insider Trading.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / October 29

Frank Seravalli Names Better Hurricanes Trade Fit Than Flames' Nazem Kadri

The Carolina Hurricanes continue to explore ways to upgrade their top-six forward group after a lukewarm start to the season. One name they’re not expected to pursue is Calgary Flames center Nazem Kadri, at least in the eyes of Frank Seravalli, as he made clear during Tuesday's Bleacher Report's "Insider Notebook" show.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 29

Bruins may see Pavel Zacha as a part of their future

TSN: Most of the Nazem Kadri trade speculation is media driven, according to Darren Dreger. Teams like the Montreal Canadiens, Vancouver Canucks and maybe the Toronto Maple Leafs wouldn’t mind adding a No.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / October 28

Trade Interest from 3 Teams on Kadri is Premature, Says Insider

Despite widespread speculation linking Nazem Kadri to several other teams in early trade discussions, NHL insider Darren Dreger suggests any trade discussions at this point are premature.

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NHL News / Dose.ca / October 28

Canadiens: an interesting team for Nazem Kadri, according to Pierre LeBrun

Over the past few days, Nazem Kadri’s name has been circulating throughout the NHL. One suspects that the Flames, if the right offer is on the table for the club as well as the player, will be keen to explore the transaction market for the veteran.

Calgary Flames News / Athlon Sports / October 28

Flames' Nazem Kadri Reacts to Trade Rumors Before Maple Leafs Game

The Calgary Flames’ disappointing start to the season has sparked a wave of speculation around their veteran core, with center Nazem Kadri’s name at the center of it.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / October 28

Maple Leafs should inquire about Nazem Kadri even if trade likelihood is low

With all due respect to Kyle Dubas’ failure to re-sign Zach Hyman, the decision to move on from Nazem Kadri was probably his biggest blunder involving an established roster player.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 28

NHL Rumors: Nylander, Kadri, and East Contender Blockbuster

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the news on William Nylander is starting to look less than ideal. Meanwhile, the Calgary Flames will likely speak with Nazem Kadri about his desire to be moved this season and there are already teams reaching out in regards to his availability.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / October 27

Report: Canucks are not on Nazem Kadri’s no trade list

While the future of Calgary Flames forward Nazem Kadri remains up in the air, there is a potential path for him to join a Pacific Division rival. With the Flames off to an abysmal start to the 2025-26 season — winning just two of their first 10 games — conversations about moving on from some of the team’s big contracts have surfaced.

Calgary Flames News / Athlon Sports / October 26

'Zero Chance' Flames Trade Nazem Kadri, But There's A Catch

Nazem Kadri is nearing a major milestone, and that might be the only thing delaying his potential exit from the Calgary Flames. Amid a 1–7–1 start to the season, trade speculation around the 35-year-old Flames center has ramped up.

Calgary Flames News / Last Word On Sports / October 24

NHL Rumours: What Will Calgary Flames Star Forward Decide

Welcome back for another edition of NHL Rumours, and once again the focus is on the Calgary Flames. This time it’s their star forward Nazem Kadri. The Flames are off to their worst start in franchise history, which means the questions around the veterans are starting to increase dramatically.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / October 24

New details could mean a Nazem Kadri trade is more likely to transpire this season

As the Flames tumultuous start to the season continues, the noise in the Calgary market only continues to grow. In recent days we’ve (finally) seen media calls for a long awaited rebuild.

Nazem Kadri News / Yardbarker / October 22

Why the Canadiens' links to $49M forward are good news for Montreal

In the 2023-24 season, he recorded 75 points (29 goals and 46 assists), while in the last campaign, he recorded 67 points (35 goals and 32 assists).

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Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / October 20

The Flames should cash in on Nazem Kadri’s trade value before his inevitable decline

According to their fans, the Calgary Flames should be in full tank mode, and they’re right. The team has had a miserable 1-5-0 start to the 2025-26 season, as the future of many players is now up in the air.