The Flames are signing free-agent center Nazem Kadri to a seven-year deal, ESPN’s Kevin Weekes reports. The deal is expected to be worth $7 million a year, according to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman.
Kadri played a key role helping the Avalanche win the Stanley Cup last season. The veteran forward recorded a career-high 87 points and 59 assists, along with 28 goals which is the third-highest total in his career. In 16 playoff games last year, Kadri totaled seven goals and eight assists with a serious thumb injury sandwiched in between.
Kadri played the first 10 years of his NHL career in Canada with the Maple Leafs, but when Toronto was looking to trade him in 2019 to Calgary, Kadri rejected the trade.