Nazem Kadri leaves Colorado Avalanche for Calgary Flames

Two months after winning the Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche, Nazem Kadri decided to take on a new challenge in his NHL career. the center Canadian (31), who was out of contract, agreed Thursday with the Calgary Flames for seven years and 49 million dollars.

Last season, Kadri scored 87 points (28 goals, 59 assists), the best total of his NHL career, which began in February 2010. He was the third leading scorer for his team, which had won the title for the first time. for 21 years. In the play-offs, Nazem Kadri also scored 15 points (seven goals, eight assists).

The Calgary Flames have let go of Johnny Gaudreau (29), their all-star left winger. Also out of contract, he joined the Columbus Blue Jackets.