"There is a lot of talk and a lot of speculation driven by the media, said Dreger. The reality is it comes from a place where the Calgary Flames are playing well below expectations and there are other Canadian markets - namely the Montreal Canadiens, Vancouver Canucks, and maybe the Toronto Maple Leafs - that could absolutely envision a No. 2, experienced centre like Nazem Kadri in their lineup."
"There is a lot of talk and a lot of speculation driven by the media, said Dreger. The reality is that Nazem Kadri loves Calgary and unless the Flames decide that their roster needs reconstruction, and that could happen through the rest of the regular season leading up to the trade deadline, then at least for the moment, it is premature. There's tons of interest. Don't get me wrong. But the timing isn't right yet."
The Toronto Maple Leafs began the season 5-4-1, sitting third in the Atlantic Division but only a point clear of rivals. The team has struggled offensively, prompting coach Craig Berube to place Auston Matthews and William Nylander on the same line to spark scoring. Fans have considered former Leaf Nazem Kadri as a potential depth addition. Kadri currently plays for the Calgary Flames, who are underperforming. There is substantial media speculation about a Kadri trade, but both Kadri and the Flames have no current desire for a move, and timing for any transaction appears premature.
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