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Originally Posted by Macho0978
Roster spots and cap matter. They need a 2nd line center, Kadri would be a huge addition too. But could someone else could become available and be a better fit. Why blow assets and then a better option is available, and you now have Kadri with less assets and adding another C doesn't make sense to push Kadri down to the 3rd line.
RS with Kadri, Montreal should consider than. Flames probably won't do it though.
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Well the best UFAs centers available in 2026 are Kevin Hayes, Malkin, Nick schmaltz and Anders Lee. Kadri is either better or cheaper or both than what any of those guys will likely sign for. So if they don’t get Kadri they can’t look for a UFA that is better. Suppose it is possible that a better option is available via trade but that would cost more assets presumably than the interior option of Kadri. Overall Kadri is the best second line center option that is available.