Nazem Kadri's situation in Calgary has reached a boiling point, with the rebuilding Calgary Flames now officially placing him on the trade block. Craig Button was on SportsCentre with Jay Onrait and suggested with the latest news that the Toronto Maple Leafs should consider bringing Kadri back, even over extending players like Tyler Bertuzzi and Max Domi. <q> I'm not doing anything with those 2 players until I understand what's available with respect to Nazem Kadri... He's exactly what the Toronto Maple Leafs need as a 2nd line center. Exactly what they need, and he's better than Domi and he's better than Bertuzzi and so if you can do that, then you do that first and foremost... I would be pressing Craig Conroy at every single turn. If I don't get [Kadri], I'm putting my efforts into Max Domi. </q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/jayonsc/status/1806557897779757520'> </a></blockquote></div> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/jayonsc/status/1806557905493094884'> </a></blockquote></div> The situation in Calgary has escalated, with the Flames exploring trade options for their top center. David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reported that Kadri, who has five years left on his contract, is on the trade board. <q> Nothing is imminent, and he has a full NMC, but word out there suggests the #Flames are exploring trade market on Nazem Kadri. </q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/thefourthperiod/status/1806748271437926405'> </a></blockquote></div> Kadri joined the Flames in the summer of 2022 after a career year, scoring 87 points in 71 games and helping the Colorado Avalanche win the Stanley Cup in 2022. He hoped to continue playing for a contender. In two seasons with the Flames, he has scored 53 goals and 131 points in 164 games, but the team missed the playoffs both years. Now, with the Flames entering a rebuilding phase, it makes sense for GM Craig Conroy to move him. <q> To be fair Kadri deserves better after having two good seasons in Calgary but WOW Conroy is REALLY disassembling this team. </q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/bigscreenleaks/status/1806754238267076786'> </a></blockquote></div> Kadri carries a $7 million cap hit and a no-movement clause for the next two years, which then turns into a modified no-trade clause for the final three years. <q> Teams are calling the Flames with interest in Nazem Kadri, however Calgary isn't in a full tear down. They're trying to reset their roster and Kadri is a big part of that. He also has a No Move and likes Calgary. </q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/darrendreger/status/1806756585533809048'> </a></blockquote></div> He's remained a productive player, coming off a season with 29 goals and 75 points in 82 games. As the Flames look for a new home for Kadri, he could be a great addition to a team with strong wingers, potentially setting him up for another big season. As seen on Maple Leafs Daily: <a href='https://www.mapleleafsdaily.com/nhl-team/calgary-flames/the-situation-has-officially-escalated-with-nazem-kadri' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>The situation has officially escalated with Nazeem Kadri</a>