NHL Rumor Mill – November 10, 2025
The latest Nazem Kadri speculation and an update on the Canadiens in today’s NHL Rumor Mill.
SPORTSNET: Adam Vingan recently examined why Calgary Flames center Nazem Kadri is such a hot commodity in the trade market right now.
Calgary Flames center Nazem Kadri (NHL Images).
Kadri leads the struggling Flames with 11 points in 17 games. Vingan also cited his solid analytics, including his controlled entries, cycling scoring chances, successful offensive zone passes, offensive zone possession time, and his total time on ice.
Vingan cited a recent report by colleague Nick Kypreos suggesting the Vancouver Canucks and Montreal Canadiens as potential trade destinations, pointing out that neither club is on his 13-team no-trade list. Kypreos also suggested the Carolina Hurricanes, but claimed they’re on Kadri’s no-trade list.
According to Vingan’s colleague Elliotte Friedman, the Canadiens would be very interested if Kadri becomes available, suggesting they have tradeable assets that would interest the Flames. Vingan also suggested the Detroit Red Wings as a destination, noting that they have received underwhelming results thus far from 21-year-old center Marco Kasper.
SPECTOR’S NOTE: TSN’s Darren Dreger reported last Thursday that Flames ownership doesn’t want to part with Kadri, who loves Calgary and wants to help the team win. Nevertheless, the more the Flames keep struggling, the more frequently we’ll continue seeing Kadri’s name surface in the rumor mill.
THE MONTREAL GAZETTE: Stu Cowan was recently asked where Oliver Kapanen might fall in the Canadiens’ lineup if they acquire a second-line center. He believes they’re in no rush to make that move, given how well Kapanen and Kirby Dach are playing thus far.
Another reader asked Cowan if it was time for the Canadiens to move on from winger Josh Anderson, who is off to a slow start this season. He doesn’t see them doing so because he still has a year left on his contract, and his heavy game is tailor-made for the playoffs.
SPECTOR’S NOTE: The Canadiens’ solid start to this season means that management can take its time and fully evaluate the second-line center position before deciding to part with valuable assets to address that position. If Kapanen and Dach keep playing well leading up to the trade deadline, management could shift its focus toward other roster issues that may arise by that point.
I don’t see MTL parting with assets for an aging Kadri. They actually are nowhere near as hurting at centre as believed. I agree with Lyle in that as long as they keep winning, Hughes is not in any hurry to make a move.
Dach can’t be counted on because of his recent injuries. If the Habs can get Kadri for picks and a prospect (not from the current roster) than it is a no-brainer to add more depth for a long playoff run
Nothing worse than a meddling owner. It’s hard to hire a proven GM when your owner micromanages him.
IF Kadri is traded, and that’s a big if, Washington might be in the mix. They’ve lost Dubois for an extended period, and have multiple high end prospects to move for him. Plus they’re having trouble filling their 3rd line center position, so when PLD comes back, Kadri slides into that slot. But they may not to trade futures for a quick fix. And may not want him for another 3 years after this one.
Why does Carolina end up on so many no trade list?