Whether or not we can afford Kadri is not a question even worth asking. If there is a will, there is a way. Trades happen all the time that are often incredibly lopsided, and Nonis isn't exactly a master of the craft. People stating we couldn't possibly afford it are wrong, simply because you don't know how certain teams value certain players.
For me, personally, if a trade can be worked out that doesn't cost us as much as a 1st and one of our top prospects, you do it. If you look at the supposed "depth" the Flames have at center, it's a whole lot of bottom 6 guys, anyone playing above the 3rd line would be great, but a bit of a long shot.
Kadri is a bonafide top 6 guy that is only 23, and would absolutely give the rebuild a push forward.
The only guy I wouldnt trade straight up for Kadri is Monahan. Everyone else is fair game.
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