Flames Trade Kadri, Gain Assets for Rebuild

0:00It's March 7th. Here's your Calgary Flames news in 2 minutes. Subscribe to stay locked in all season. The Calgary Flames made a key move just after the trade deadline, sending veteran center Nazim Khajri back to the Colorado Avalanche. In exchange, they picked up Winger, Victor Olofsen, prospect Max Kern, a conditional first-round pick in 2028, and a conditional, second-rounder in 2027. The Flames are also retaining 20% of Calgary salary, which comes out to a cap hit of $1.4 million. Calgary heads home to the team where he won the Stanley Cup in 2022, after a strong playoff run with 7 goals and 15 points in, 16 games. This season has been tougher for him, with just 12 goals and 41 points so far, though he hit a career high 35 goals last year. Olofsen, a 30-year-old forward, brings solid scoring touch with 11 goals and 25 points in 60 games this year. He's got an expiring contract after the 2025-2026 season, so this could be his shot to earn

1:05a new deal. Meanwhile, 19-year-old Max Kern is a big 6-foot-3 prospect from the Western Hockey League, posting 14 goals and 41 points. In 31 games, Flames fans see this as fuel for their rebuild, adding to a stockpile draft picks. Now they have six first rounders over the next three years, including ones from Vegas and Colorado, plus plenty of seconds. Overall, the trade clears cap space and brings in fresh assets, setting Calgary up for a quicker turnaround if their scouting stays sharp. This episode is brought to you by our sponsor, See the episode description. Do not just fall asleep, drift into what you are listening to. S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com