NAZEM KADRI - Center - 28 - $4.5MM Cap Hit - UFA in 2022-2023
LAST UPDATED 9/20/19
While many fans may despite Nazem Kadri for his agitating style of play, we can't dispute his on-ice value. To put it simply, Kadri is tough to play against. He's a big, physically imposing center whose every action on the ice is designed to wear down his opponents' will to resist him. He's not an overwhelming offensive talent, and his skating could improve, but with talented linemates and his incredible net-front abilities he should be good for 45-55 points yearly, with some real 60 point upside if everything goes right. Defensively, Kadri is similarly strong. His size and physicality give him the ability to suffocate opposing puck carriers, and he can also capably kill penalties. He's morphed into a plus center at the faceoff dot, and that can only add to his defensive value. Overall, Kadri is a skill-and-sandpaper 2C with some genuine defensive value and some underrated offensive skill.
While many fans may despite Nazem Kadri for his agitating style of play, we can't dispute his on-ice value. To put it simply, Kadri is tough to play against. He's a big, physically imposing center whose every action on the ice is designed to wear down his opponents' will to resist him. He's not an overwhelming offensive talent, and his skating could improve, but with talented linemates and his incredible net-front abilities he should be good for 45-55 points yearly, with some real 60 point upside if everything goes right. Defensively, Kadri is similarly strong. His size and physicality give him the ability to suffocate opposing puck carriers, and he can also capably kill penalties. He's morphed into a plus center at the faceoff dot, and that can only add to his defensive value. Overall, Kadri is a skill-and-sandpaper 2C with some genuine defensive value and some underrated offensive skill.
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