Flames’ Kadri Looks Disinterested Through 6 Games

Aside from Jonathan Huberdeau, there was arguably no skater on the Calgary Flames who needed a bigger bounce-back season than Nazem Kadri. The 33-year-old was expected to be a big part of why the Flames were a contender in 2022-23, as fans expected big things from him after he was signed to a seven-year, $49 million deal.

What’s good for Kadri’s sake of turning things around is that Ryan Huska has remained committed to giving him ice time. He remains on the second line centering Jonathan Huberdeau and Dillon Dube, and is still a part of the first-unit power play. That said, if his struggles continue much longer, Huska will have no choice but to demote him in the lineup as he looks to get his team turned around.