Nazem Kadri's 2021-22 campaign was the most successful of his 13-year NHL career. He tallied 87 points (26 more than his previous best) in 71 regular-season games, then helped the Colorado Avalanche win their first Stanley Cup in 21 years.
After three seasons with the Avs, Kadri became an unrestricted free agent this summer as one of the top offensive players on the market. His stock was also quite high, considering how well he fared during the past season.
Yet, as a flurry of players signed with teams when free agency began on Wednesday, Kadri didn't ink a deal.