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L. Honein
July 26, 2025Â Â (9:41 PM)
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Over the past few days, a new name has emerged in trade rumors, and Kent Hughes may have a golden opportunity to stick it to the Toronto Maple Leafs.
He would be open to being traded here, and according to several Toronto journalists and observers, it would be a nightmare for the Maple Leafs if it actually happened.
The acquisition of Nazem Kadri by the Montreal Canadiens would be a nightmare for the Toronto Maple Leafs and their fans
That deal quickly turned into a disaster for Toronto, and fans hated it – but imagine if, years later, Kadri came back and helped the Montreal Canadiens defeat the Leafs.
Now that Kadri is on the trade market, this presents a major opportunity for Kent Hughes and his team.
Nazem Kadri, 34 years old, recorded 67 points last season with the Calgary Flames, and 75 points in 82 games during the 2023-2024 season.
His contract, paying him $7 million per year, runs through 2029 and could definitely cool the interest of some teams.
Personally, at the right price, I truly believe he could be an incredible solution – for about two seasons – to fill the Canadiens’ long-standing hole at second-line center.. and I would love to see him eliminate the Toronto Maple Leafs in the playoffs!
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