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Nazem Kadri

Nazem Kadri is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre.

Updated September 12, 20261 min readCited sources

Nazem Kadri is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre. He plays for the Calgary Flames and won the Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche in 2022.

What it is

Kadri was selected seventh overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft and has since played for the Colorado Avalanche and Calgary Flames. He is known as a physical, offensive centre.

Why it matters

In 2022, Kadri became the first Muslim player to hoist the Stanley Cup, a milestone for diversity in hockey. As a London, Ontario native, he remains a prominent figure in Canadian sports.

Key details

Born October 6, 1990, in London, Ontario. He signed a seven-year, $49 million contract with the Calgary Flames on August 18, 2022.

In short

  • Drafted 7th overall by Maple Leafs in 2009
  • Won Stanley Cup with Colorado in 2022
  • First Muslim player to win the Cup
  • Signed $49M contract with Calgary in 2022
Canadian angle

Kadri is from London, Ontario, and is a prominent Canadian NHL player, making him relevant to Canadian hockey fans and national sports coverage.

Quick questions

Who is Nazem Kadri?
Nazem Kadri is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who has played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Colorado Avalanche and Calgary Flames.
Which NHL team drafted Nazem Kadri?
The Toronto Maple Leafs selected him seventh overall in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.
Has Nazem Kadri won the Stanley Cup?
Yes. He won the Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche in 2022.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nazem_Kadri
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, position, NHL teams, Stanley Cup win, and Calgary Flames contract.
  2. NHL.com — https://www.nhl.com/avalanche/player/nazem-kadri-8475172
    Supports: Draft position, birthplace, and Calgary Flames contract note.
  3. NHLPA — https://www.nhlpa.com/player/321/nazem-kadri/
    Supports: Birthdate, birthplace, position, height, weight, and draft details.
  4. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/5349/nazem-kadri
    Supports: Colorado tenure, 2022 Stanley Cup run, and current status in later reporting.