Insider Confirms Maple Leafs Reach Out to Flames About a Reunion with Nazem Kadri

As offseason rumours swirl around the Toronto Maple Leafs, the team finds itself with holes to fill and cap space to spend following another disappointing playoff exit.

One name that continues to surface in rumours in connection with the Leafs is a familiar one -- former Maple Leafs fan favourite and current Calgary Flames forward, Nazem Kadri.

It's safe to say Maple Leafs fans miss Kadri, who has long been admired for his gritty style and tenacity, and he has reportedly drawn renewed interest from Toronto.

As per Nick Kypreos, shared by NHL Rumour Report on X:

Kadri is coming off of a strong season with the Flames, tallying a career-high 35 goals and finishing with 67 points, leading the team in scoring for the second straight season.

Beyond the numbers, Kadri brings a tenacious, two-way game, physical edge, and Stanley Cup experience. He's the prototypical Craig Berube-style player and could help shift the Leafs' identity and DNA, something that's much needed.

What may be most enticing for Toronto is Kadri's contract, coming in at a manageable $7 million cap hit for the next four seasons. Given his production, experience, and style of play, he would be an ideal fit as the Leafs' second-line centre.

While there's no guarantee the Leafs can land Kadri, he's exactly the type of player the team needs. Kadri has grown significantly since his last stint in Toronto, and would make a meaningful impact on and off the ice for the team.