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Kasi · 09-05-2022, 12:46 PM

I don’t think Kadri is a dominant shutdown player. He’s not Barkov or Bergeron or even Lindholm. JFresh’s charts certainly don’t show that. He is a good all around center and I agree the Flames need that more than an offensive first guy like Miller because of McDavid. It would be nice if he was 29-30 and not 32 but at least the contract is buyout friendly.

Edit: https://flamesnation.ca/2022/08/20/w...algary-flames/

Goes over some but Kadri is actually more of an offensive player than a defensive player. It’s quite possible he’s our worst defensive center of our top 3. I do wonder if it’s possible Kadri ends up with Huberdeau. Anyway Kadri has an edge and he plays a good all around game. But any claims he’s a defensive shutdown center are not supported by facts.

09-05-2022, 12:46 PM	#147
Kasi Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Burnaby Exp:	I don’t think Kadri is a dominant shutdown player. He’s not Barkov or Bergeron or even Lindholm. JFresh’s charts certainly don’t show that. He is a good all around center and I agree the Flames need that more than an offensive first guy like Miller because of McDavid. It would be nice if he was 29-30 and not 32 but at least the contract is buyout friendly. Edit: https://flamesnation.ca/2022/08/20/w...algary-flames/ Goes over some but Kadri is actually more of an offensive player than a defensive player. It’s quite possible he’s our worst defensive center of our top 3. I do wonder if it’s possible Kadri ends up with Huberdeau. Anyway Kadri has an edge and he plays a good all around game. But any claims he’s a defensive shutdown center are not supported by facts. Last edited by Kasi; 09-05-2022 at 12:52 PM.