Nazem Kadri Returns to Avalanche, Boosts Playoff Run

0:00On March 30, Nazum Kadri is back with the Colorado Avalanche, traded from the Calgary Flames just before the NHL deadline on March 6. Fans at Balarina gave him a huge standing ovation on March 8, and he soaked it up like a champ. This March the second time Colorado brought him home, after he was key in their Stanley Cut win back in 2022. The Avalanche are dominating, clinching playoffs with 1-6 points, tops in the league heading into their matchup against Calgary. Kadri's already got 7.2 goals and 5 assists in 11 games since joining. Before the trade, he posted 41 points in 61 games with the Flames. Team mates are hyped about the reunion. Guys like Josh Manson say it's like getting that cup winning energy back in the room, praising Kadri's skills and intangibles. Forward, brought Nelson called it an energy boost, noting how familiar Kadri is with the system and staff, letting them shuffle lines for more firepower. Kadri first landed here from Toronto in 2019, exploding with the career high 87 points

1:04in 2021-22, including 15 in the playoffs on Root to the Cup. He left for a 7-year deal worth 49 million with Calgary, but Colorado only won one playoff series without him since. Coach Jared Bednar says, Kadri's slid right back in thanks to familiar faces and similar structure. With playoffs looming, the aves are locked in for another run, and Kadri's all about that grind, ready to play winning hockey against the leagues. Best. NHL News Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on and off the field. I'm Cory with The Story.