Nazem Kadri Expectations

[JoeSakic13]

Yep.

And Ottawa went with Jared Cowen. History was made.

 

[Pokecheque]

When he wins his first faceoff I'm gonna be all

 

[AllAboutAvs]

I want him to continue being a pest.

I don't think you have anything to worry about that.

 

[Pokecheque]

And Ottawa went with Jared Cowen. History was made.

Hey now, that's Former Avs PTO Jared Cowen to you.

 

[Pierce Hawthorne]

20 Goals, 50+ points with quality two-way play and that pest factor would be solid contributions for me.


If he can return to a 30G and 60 point level along with that other stuff I think we might have something special here.

 

[Spleenless Wonder21]

50-60 points, good 2-way game, annoying to play against, no bone headed hits resulting in multi-game suspensions come playoffs.

 

[zingbo2133]

Him with big z on the ice at the same time will piss off a lot of teams

 

[Pokecheque]

I'd be beyond thrilled if he hit 30 goals again, a lot of that in Toronto was Mitch Marner setting him up, so if he hit THOSE totals, I'm guessing Burakovsky and/or Jost are somehow both hitting their strides as well.

I really don't have an expectation points-wise, just be that 2C and carry the load at both ends of the ice so that the top line can flourish.

I think the projected lines will need to be tinkered a bit. Jost and Bura both becoming scoring line wingers just sounds too good to be true.

 

[Avsboy]

Watched some highlights. He's a beefy guy with puck skills. What's not to like?

 

[Chiarelli]

Career season

 

[the_fan]

As much as I dont want to break up the top line, but the idea of putting Landeskog with Kadri on 2nd line and Burakovsky left wing with Mack and Rants, this will give Burakovsky the best chance to break out and maybe produce at higher rate, and also it will give Kadri a good chance to put up 60 or even 60+ points

 

[The Kingslayer]

30-30 while pissing everyone he plays against off.

 

[Gabe the Babe]

As much as I dont want to break up the top line, but the idea of putting Landeskog with Kadri on 2nd line and Burakovsky left wing with Mack and Rants, this will give Burakovsky the best chance to break out and maybe produce at hire rate, and also it will give Kadri a good chance to put up 60 or even 60+ points

If Burakovsky signs a 3 or 4 year deal before the season. I also want him on the 1st line. Otherwise keep him on the 2nd line and make him prove it.

 

[El Travo]

My expectations for him and his line is to be able to free up the MacKinnon line (and whomever is with him) and allow them to dominate. Whether he puts up 50 points or 60 is fine by me. What we need is other teams to have to focus on more than one line. I believe Kadri can help do that. It's also nice to finally have a forward that a coach can say "cover that guy and make his life hell for the game."

Not gonna lie, it's going to be extremely weird to see him in an Avs jersey for the first time (and Barrie in a Leafs jersey).

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

35/30, 2 hat tricks vs. Toronto, and he kills Filip Forsberg and Mathew Tkachuk.

 

[Asinine]

17g 24a
He's going to either be carrying tweeners on the second line or playing a pure shutdown role with Nieto and Calvert.

 

[Mac2Rants]

Hmm i'll say 55-60pts 25+30/30+30 with being a solid two way pest

 

[The Merchant]

PPG

 

[TruePowerSlave]

Around 60 sounds about right

 

[willmma]

Watched some highlights. He's a beefy guy with puck skills. What's not to like?

Exactly.

Like when he undressed McDavid

 

[AvalancheFan19]

Depends who is on his wing. Expect a pesky competitor who's just as good if not better defensively than offensively. Give him Landeskog or Rantanen full time and he breaks 60 points quite easily with a chance at 70. Stack the first line and give Kadri the yougins and expect 55ish points give or take.

 

[AvsFanInMichigan]

I’d like to see 30+ goals and for him to piss off everyone we play. Especially when we play Detroit. I know it happened last season but someone still needs to plant Bertuzzi for what he did to Calvert.

 

[Selzoons]

Good offensive 2C if playing with Rantanen (35g-30a). Good defensive 2C if playing with Landeskog. Still a good 2C otherwise but don't expect him to excel at either role.

Significant upgrade to PP1 over Wilson and Kerfoot. I'd expect it to be one of the best in the league now that the opposition can't blindly focus on MacKinnon and Rantanen.

Annoying to play against.

I think expecting any more is not in line with his past performance. Maybe he has a Marchand career trajectory if he can focus on playing and less on extracurriculars but I doubt it.

 

[hawk30]

A Stanley Cup.

 

[Cousin Eddie]

In the 20’s for goals and 50’s for assists while matching top lines and allowing Mackinnon to feast on secondary competition is my hope.