Flames Trade Kadri, Avs Get Power-Up

0:00You're listening to Calgary Flames News today. Subscribe now for fast, daily updates on your team. The Calgary Flames made a huge move at the NHL trade deadline on March 6th, 2026, sending Center, Nasem Kadri back to the Colorado. Avalanche, this late deal, coming right around 4pm, caps off Calgary's push to rebuild by moving on from their top veterans. Calgary had been targeting this kind of reset, shedding 3 key players to clear cap space and bring in younger talent. For Colorado, it reunites Kadri with his former teammates from their 2022 Stanley Cup run. Hockey fans and insiders are buzzing about how spicy this trade feels, especially so close to the deadline. It's seen as mission accomplished for the flames, and a bold power up for the aves. Colorado now boasts one of the league's deepest center groups, with Nathan McKinnon, Brock Nelson, Nasem Kadri, and Nicholas Roy leading the way. That lineup gives serious 2022 championship vibes all over again.

1:02In the Central Division, this shakes things up big time. Teams like the Minnesota Wild, despite solid moves by their GM, face a tough matchup without a true number one center against Colorado's stacked. Pivots, expect intense playoff battles ahead. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor. Your bedtime ritual just got better. Built in Sound, Built in Comfort, S-O-L-I, SaliPillow.com