Flames sign Stanley Cup champ Nazem Kadri to 7-year deal

NHL star Nazem Kadri has a brand new dwelling.

The Stanley Cup champion signed a seven-year, $49 million contract Thursday with the Calgary Flames, the group introduced. 

The transfer got here shortly after the Flames traded Sean Monahan to the Montreal Canadiens to liberate wage cap house.

“Nazem is a extremely aggressive high six participant who makes our heart ice place deep. He brings a excessive talent stage and willpower to our group, mixed together with his latest expertise of a Stanley Cup championship,” Flames normal supervisor Brad Treliving mentioned.

Kadri helped the Colorado Avalanche win a title final season and waited some time to signal with a group.

The Colorado Avalanche’s Nazem Kadri (91) celebrates after scoring throughout the third interval of Sport 4 of a second-round playoff sequence in opposition to the St. Louis Blues Could 23, 2022, in St. Louis. 
(AP Photograph/Jeff Roberson)

Calgary has been wheeling and dealing within the offseason. After shedding Johnny Gaudreau to the Columbus Blue Jackets, the group traded Matthew Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers for Jonathan Huberdeau, MacKenzie Weegar and a conditional first-round draft decide.

Kadri is an added bonus in a busy offseason.

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“That is an thrilling day for my household. I couldn’t be extra thrilled to affix such a passionate fan base and group. I’ve at all times cherished town of Calgary, and I stay up for giving every part I’ve to this group,” Kadri mentioned.

Colorado Avalanche heart Nazem Kadri lifts the Stanley Cup after the group defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning in Sport 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals June 26, 2022, in Tampa, Fla.
(AP Photograph/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

Kadri had 87 factors — 28 targets and 59 assists — in 71 video games for the Avalanche final season.

The Related Press contributed to this report.