Nazem Kadri's Avalanche Return Sparks Playoff Hopes

0:00It's March 11th. Here's your NHL news in two minutes. Subscribe to stay locked in all season. Dan Bilsma joined the latest NHL at the Rink podcast to break down Nazem Kadri's trade back to the Colorado Avalanche from the Calgary Flames on March 6th. He highlighted how this reunion stands out, because Kadri already spent three seasons there from 2019 to 22, including helping them win the Stanley Cup in 22. Bilsma pointed out that Kadri slotted right into the line of during his first game back on Sunday, a three-two shootout victory over the Minnesota. Wild, less than two minutes in, he was on the top power play unit with stars like Nathan McKinnon, Brock Nelson, Martin Neckis, and Kale Mocker. The familiarity makes it smoother for everyone involved. Players know Kadri from before, so there's no big pushback when he takes a key spot, even with injuries to guys like Gabrielle Landeskog and Arturie Lekunin. Bilsma said it feels natural, avoiding the drama that might come with a total newcomer

1:01displacing someone. Meanwhile, the Avalanche sit atop the league with 95 points from 43 wins, 11 losses, and 9 ties, 5 points ahead of the Dallas Stars. No surprise they're rolling with Kadri back in the mix. Bilsma also touched on a potential central division playoff matchup between the stars and wild, while the Buffalo Savers can make a deep run and the goo. It raised for the heart trophy as League MVP, catch the full episode on Podcast Platforms or NHL.com. We'd like to thank our sponsor for making this episode possible. When you need a moment alone, just lay back and listen. S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.