Seravalli: Kadri watch- Contract offer will start at 8mil AAV

[centipede2233]

Didn’t he win a cup with the Caps? And another with the Aves?

Yeah he sure did, while missing the last 2 rounds in each cup win. Yes he was so pivotal to the teams success, smart guy

 

[El Travo]

Yeah he sure did, while missing the last 2 rounds in each cup win. Yes he was so pivotal to the teams success, smart guy

He missed some games in the finals but he did score an OT winner for the Avs so that seems important.

 

[crowi]

He missed some games in the finals but he did score an OT winner for the Avs so that seems important.

Really missing the big picture here. It's all off-topic too,

 

[Avs2022]

Bura started playing s lot better after he was benched in the playoffs. He wasn't hustling on D and on the forecheck, and not battling in the corners. He did that repeatedly with his tenure on the Avs. But then, every 8th game or do, he would turn it on. Then disappear again. It's not often you see a 2nd line center, with over 60 points, benched.

 

[OVO16]

Any latest rumors ?

 

[RebuildinVan]

The guy peaked at the wrong time to cash in

 

[Henkka]

Would be fun to add him for the upcoming Red Wings vs. Leafs rivalry.

It will start in October.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

Isles seem like a weird fit given their center depth and contracts. Not that guys can’t move to wing, but they all seem better suited to C.

At first glance it does seem strange, but when I thought about it. It would not surprise me. Nelson played on the wing before Trotz came in and he could return to the wing if the Isles add to the C spot. Also Kadri and Lou have a good history together, Kadri really began maturing under Lou, and I am pretty sure their is a strong mutual respect between the 2. The Kurtz tweet really does not add anything we do not already know. Water is wet, the sky is blue, and there is a chance.

 

[HockeyVirus]

At first glance it does seem strange, but when I thought about it. It would not surprise me. Nelson played on the wing before Trotz came in and he could return to the wing if the Isles add to the C spot. Also Kadri and Lou have a good history together, Kadri really began maturing under Lou, and I am pretty sure their is a strong mutual respect between the 2. The Kurtz tweet really does not add anything we do not already know. Water is wet, the sky is blue, and there is a chance.

Lou and Kadri connection make sense 100%. Doesn't mean anything else though. He will fail to live up to any deal where he is paid like a PPG+ player, and it will age terribly like the rest of their roster. Lou will retire and the franchise will have no prospects and unmoveable contracts, the Sharks of the east.

 

[lionsDen]

Yeah he sure did, while missing the last 2 rounds in each cup win. Yes he was so pivotal to the teams success, smart guy

He played in the finals and the WCF

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

I wouldn't poke him with a ten-foot pole. My issue with him is how many penalties he takes.

 

[Rubi]

Almost August and no signing yet. Must be a lot of GM's out there trying to move big contracts to make space for Kadri.
Or maybe there isn't.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

Lou and Kadri connection make sense 100%. Doesn't mean anything else though. He will fail to live up to any deal where he is paid like a PPG+ player, and it will age terribly like the rest of their roster. Lou will retire and the franchise will have no prospects and unmoveable contracts, the Sharks of the east.
This reads like someone who is trying way too hard to convince themselves they do miss Lou as a GM. I don’t blame you one and out golf once the playoffs hit is such a low bar. Carry on!

 

[njdevil26]

I just don't buy the Islanders thing. Lou was able to hide contracts for players the whole league wasn't after. I imagine if there was a deal in the drawer, there would be teams calling and this would have been leaked already.

 

[RangerBoy]

 

[IvanMalison]

Yeah he sure did, while missing the last 2 rounds in each cup win. Yes he was so pivotal to the teams success, smart guy

Uhh. Tf are you talking about. Burakovsky scored 2 crucial goals in the caps game 7 win vs the bolts in the eastern conference finals ().

And he scored the OT game winner for the avs in game 1:

I nominate @centipede2233 s post for worst of the year.

 

[Fixxer]

I wouldn't poke him with a ten-foot pole. My issue with him is how many penalties he takes.

He occasionally runs goalies the way Scheifele ran into Evans

 

[Evgeny Oliker]

So let’s say Kadri goes to NYI…what do they do at center? I mean they also have Barzal and Nelson. Can either of them or Kadri play wing?

 

[BelovedIsles]

So let’s say Kadri goes to NYI…what do they do at center? I mean they also have Barzal and Nelson. Can either of them or Kadri play wing?

Slide Nelson or Kadri to wing. Nelson played wing for years, and with his shooting abilities he’s a good fit there.

 

[miscs75]

Slide Nelson or Kadri to wing. Nelson played wing for years, and with his shooting abilities he’s a good fit there.

Nelson’s game finally started to show once he started playing center. It just seems more natural for him.

 

[teal]

He occasionally runs goalies the way Scheifele ran into Evans

Imho what Scheifele did to Evans was blatant assault. Nothing like what Kadri has done.

 

[PostBradMalone]

So let’s say Kadri goes to NYI…what do they do at center? I mean they also have Barzal and Nelson. Can either of them or Kadri play wing?

Given Nelson is more comfortable at C, I wonder if Lou would take the opportunity to get max value on Barzal? New team still gets him for $7M in a year where the cap is flat, plus negotiating rights heading into RFA. NYI's prospect pool is pretty shallow and I wouldn't call their top six wingers outstanding either, but he could knock off one or both needs with a well-orchestrated trade.

 

[Evgeny Oliker]

Given Nelson is more comfortable at C, I wonder if Lou would take the opportunity to get max value on Barzal? New team still gets him for $7M in a year where the cap is flat, plus negotiating rights heading into RFA. NYI's prospect pool is pretty shallow and I wouldn't call their top six wingers outstanding either, but he could knock off one or both needs with a well-orchestrated trade.

I think Barzal is their future really so I doubt they move him.

I could see them trading Pageau (center) and moving Kadri or Nelson to win instead.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Can't wait to see what terrible trade NYI is going to have to make to clear room for the no doubt terrible contract Kadri will sign.

 

[BelovedIsles]

Nelson’s game finally started to show once he started playing center. It just seems more natural for him.

Yeah, but he’s a mature, developed player now. Many of his goals are from the circles.