The Montreal Canadiens’ search for a top center continues, and an interesting name has just entered the conversation: Nazem Kadri.
The veteran center might be ready to make a surprise move back to the Eastern Conference. According to Sportsnet insider Nick Kypreos, Kadri’s willing to waive his no-trade clause for just two teams.
Those teams? The Toronto Maple Leafs and the Montreal Canadiens.
It’s a pretty big deal, especially since quality centers are like gold dust in today’s NHL. The Canadiens have been desperately searching for one for weeks now, with GM Kent Hughes turning over every stone he can find.
Finding trade partners hasn’t been easy. Teams just aren’t willing to give up talented centers – they’re too valuable in today’s fast-paced game.
But Kadri could change everything. He’s exactly the kind of skilled, experienced center the Habs have been looking for. The 32-year-old brings both scoring touch and grit, something Montreal’s younger players could really learn from.
What makes this even more interesting is Kadri’s history with Toronto. He spent his first nine NHL seasons with the Leafs, and now he might be open to either a reunion there or joining their biggest rival.
For Hughes and the Canadiens’ front office, this could be the breakthrough they’ve been waiting for. The question now is: what would it take to get him?
