I genuinely believe people who suggest he’d prefer to stay in Canada and I also think the Flames will help him land somewhere he’d prefer which will probably impact the return. My guess is he does move, to Montreal where I think there is still a good fit. Flames take back Laine to make it work for this season and they retain 50% for the duration of Kadri’s deal. The return will also include a 2026 1st and a later pick this year or next.
It will be underwhelming but Kadri will be treated like a pending UFA with control of his situation.
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