NHL Analyst Sees Flames Keeping Nazem Kadri Unless One Thing Happens

NHL Analyst Sees Flames Keeping Nazem Kadri Unless One Thing Happens originally appeared on Athlon Sports.Calgary Flames center Nazem Kadri has been at the center of trade speculation throughout the summer.NHL analyst Jim Biringer, however, doesn't see the Flames moving their alternate captain anytime soon, as he made clear when appearing on TSN 690 on Tuesday.I mean, do I see theres a fit? Yes, I think its a good fit for the Montreal Canadiens.

Do I think its going to happen? No, Biringer said.

Calgary had 96 points last year.

They got as many points as you could without getting into the playoffs.

They want to continue to improve.Biringer, however, left the door open for a potential trade under one circumstance: Calgary getting a blockbuster package in return.Calgary Flames center Nazem Kadri (91) during a stoppage in play.Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports via Imagn ImagesUnless its an offer that they cant refuse, (Flames general manager) Craig Conroy and the Calgary Flames, hes not trading Nazem Kadri, Biringer said.Outside Interest Does Not Match Flames' PrioritiesAs Biringer pointed out, Calgary missed the playoffs on a tiebreaker with 96 points last season, matching the St.

Louis Blues in the standings.While Biringer mentioned that clubs like Montreal, the Carolina Hurricanes, the Detroit Red Wings and the New Jersey Devils could use center depth, he stressed that most of those scenarios remain unrealistic given Kadri's contract and the Flames' potential demands in a trade package.Biringer emphasized that the Flames still view themselves as contenders, and that's why it's unlikely they'll weaken their center depth by moving their best player at the position.Youre going to lose your number one center and try to find another center.

Now you got to try to find two centers," Biringer said.

"I think thats something Calgary is not interested in."Calgary Flames center Nazem Kadri (91) prepares to take a face-off.Ron Chenoy-Imagn ImagesHockey Canada's Olympic Snub Adds to Nazem Kadris MotivationKadri, who signed a seven-year, $49 million contract with Calgary in 2022 after winning the Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche, has led the Flames in scoring in each of the past two seasons.The veteran center is coming off scoring 35 goals and 67 points last year, appearing in all 82 regular-season games.

That production, however, wasn't enough to convince Hockey Canada's staff to offer Kadri a place in their pre-Olympics roster of 42 NHL players.I feel like I deserve a chance, Kadri said after not making the roster.

I think over the last few seasons Ive certainly proven that with my statistics and the winning pedigree.

I think it speaks for itself.Canadas final roster is due at the end of December, giving Kadri several months to strengthen his case whether he remains in Calgary or lands elsewhere before or during the 2025-26 season.Related: Flames' Rasmus Andersson Reveals Blocked Trade Amid Contract NegotiationsThis story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Aug 17, 2025, where it first appeared..

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