Nazem Kadri Returns to Avalanche, Shakes Up Roster

0:00You're listening to NHL News Today, subscribe now for fast, daily updates on your team. Nazim Kadri is heading back to the Colorado Avalanche after a trade from the Calgary Flames. The 35-year-old forward expressed pure excitement about rejoining the team, high on his list. He's posted 41 points with 12 goals and 29 assists in 61 games this season. Kadri is in the fourth year of a 7-year deal worth $49 million dollars with a 7 million average annual value that he signed back in. August of 2022, over his career, the first round pick from 2009 has racked up 751 points in 1046 regular season, games across three teams. Fans and players alike are buzzing about this move, especially since Kadri won the Stanley Cup with Colorado in 2022. He thanked the Flames for treating him well as a veteran and believes though bounced back strong soon. This trade shakes up both rosters at a key time. Meanwhile, the Avalanche lead the league with a 41, 10 and 9 record, sitting six points

1:04ahead in their division. They face the Dallas stars tonight at 8 p.m. Eastern. The Flames hit 15th in the West, 12 points out of a wildcard spot. Colorado has been busy, also picking up forward Nicholas Roy from Toronto for draft picks and defenseman Nick Blankenberg from Nashville for a late round selection. Kadri can't wait to hit the eyes with his old teammates. The Daily News Now is made possible with support from our sponsor. Sali Pillow is a pillow with built-in headphones, lay back, press play, and disappear into what you are listening to.