This in, news that the Colorado Avs have acquired rugged second line centre Nazem Kadri from the Calgary Flames at the trade deadline, sending a shockwave through Edmonton Oilers country.
Edmonton’s road to the Stanley Cup is already iffy, given how shaky the team has been on defence, but Colorado stocking up on useful players such as Kadri at the deadline doesn’t help.
Kadri has 41 points in 61 games this year for the Flames.
Trade 2
Here are some of the highlight of Edmonton commentary before and after the Kadri trade:
Oilers Now host Bob Stauffer @Bob_Stauffer
The Edmonton Oilers made their moves earlier in the week. Added a 3C (Jason Dickinson) and 2RD (Connor Murphy) to shore up Team D/PK…along with bringing in young energy FWD (Colton Dach). Don’t be surprised if EDM pursues a solid goaltending prospect in the off-season.
Oilers fan Nick @ConradMcdavid
McDavid left millions for optimum roster construction. This is pathetic
Oilers fan Adhi @OilerAlert
Can we pursue an actual number one goaltender for once please
Oilers fan Brandon @TheCity0fChamps
Some Oilers fans mid season: “We better get a new goalie , a 3rd line Center & a shutdown right D”
Bowman literally does all those.
Same Oilers fan “this is bullsh*t. Fire Bowman”
Toxic 🤣
Oilers fan Collin Capone @PokerCapone
Fire Bowman for once again not fixing the goaltending
Oilers podcaster Kevin McCurdy @KevinMcCurdy
Jury is out, but I don’t think Stan did too bad here. They filled some desperate needs, rejuvenated a struggling PK with not only new faces, but new knowledge as well, and shored up 3c with a guy that’s a bastard to play against. Is it perfect? No. Did they completely pillage the cupboards chasing the marginal? Also no. The Oilers have a ton of cap this summer, things are still looking up.
Oilers fan Doppa D @Doppa_D
I like what Bowman did over the last few days. Next year, we should be a lot stronger. Bowman has money/cap this off-season to address holes, and we’ll see players like Hutson and Howard graduate and be permanent roster players. We just need a coach who will properly deploy them.
Oilers podcaster Austin Hockey🍁🇨🇦 @AustinHockeyYT
Bowman showed massive restraint this year at the deadline. Didn’t give up any roster players. Didn’t give up anyone from the farm. Will have a ton of cap space this summer. And addressed two MASSIVE holes on the roster. Solid B rating IMO. Go win the damn thing #LetsGoOilers
Oilers fan Noel Rinsky @50in39
I don’t even know that I would have wanted McMann.
I mean I don’t care about draft picks but I don’t know who woulda came out of the lineup for him?
The Kadri Trade
Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman @FriedgeHNIC
Nazem Kadri back to the Colorado Avalanche
To Colorado:
Nazem Kadri
4th 2027
To Calgary:
Conditional 2028
Conditional 2027 second
Victor Olofsson
Max Curran
Retain 20 per cent
Oilers fan Rob Soria @Oil_Drop (on the Avs trading for Kadri)
Well, this changes things in the West. Colorado surely felt their grip on the league slipping away. This puts them right there. It doesn’t guarantee anything, but they’ve certainly loaded up… If one or both of Ingram & Jarry find their level, I like this Oilers roster. Hopefully, the addition of Murphy helps Nurse settle down and play a quieter but louder game. Be it as his partner or watching from the bench, Darnell needs to find the bite he once played with.
Oilers fan Steven Walton 🇨🇦🇩🇪🏒⚽️ @StevenGWalton
Avs are just gross. Oil MIGHT make the WCF but just don’t see anyone beating the Avs in a 7 game series this year.
Toronto sports radio producer Drew Livingstone @ProducerDrew_
MacKinnon
Nelson
Kadri
Roy
1-4 the Colorado Avalanche have the best center depth in the NHL
Oilers fan Den Polland @oilersgm2
Wow Colorado is scary… they also added Kadri. They have to favourites.
Oilers fan Brad Lauder @OILfanincowtown
Colorado, and Minny are f*cking scary good teams…. Do not want to meet them in round 1… Oilers need to go streaking…for me the Oilers are a step below true contenders… they did decent at the deadline but I do t think they have enough to get back to the finals. This summer will be interesting though… Honestly the Ducks are a scary team also.. young, fast, aggressive, and bolstered their defence in a big way with Carlson.. could be the Oilers first round opponent in round 1… for me the Oilers are a step below true contenders… they did decent at the deadline but I do t think they have enough to get back to the finals. This summer will be interesting though
Oilers fan Raja Dhami @gretzkytokurri
Dallas, Colorado, Minnesota…The Central Division is stacked.
Oilers fan Shaedon @Shae_Nuge93
Kadri on the Avs and Perry back on the Lightning. I’ve seen this story before
Oilers fan Mark 📸 @TheLineBlender
MacKinnon Mcdavid
Nelson Draisaitl
Kadri Dickinson
Roy Samanski
Dickinson is a PERFECT matchup vs Kadri. I like the Oilers chances.
But now they only had the 2nd best deadline in the West.
Oilers fan Adam @Asnow119
I spent 10 minutes listening to SN talk about Colorados unimaginable C depth and was hoping to hear them Name Edmonton as one of few teams with comparable/superior.
Nadda. And hey, that’s okay. Give Col their moment after a big trade. But we ain’t scared.
ESPN reporter Kristen Shilton @kristen_shilton
Corey Perry back to the Lightning. Nazem Kadri back to the Avalanche. Tampa vs. Colorado meet again in the Cup Final. Corey Perry loses, again. The fact this could be a real thing is wild.
Oilers fan Tanay Kumar @tanaykumar13
I know I’m in the minority here, but I have really liked how Stan Bowman has done business. Data-driven, and continuously looking to improve the team. Some bets have not worked out, but I am still optimistic about our management.
Oilers fan Paul Almeida @AzorcanGlobal
The Oilers roster changes from the end of the 2025 playoffs to today’s trade deadline.
OUT
Perry, Kane, C. Brown, Arvidsson, Kulak, Klingberg, Stecher, Skinner, Pickard
IN
Roslovic, Savoie, Dickinson, Dach, Lazar, Samanski, Murphy, Statsney, Jarry, Ingram
Oilers fan jane🧡💙 @DratArchive
People forget the Oilers won like 6 playoff games in a row with Calvin Pickard as their goalie, they don’t need the best goalie they just need to actually PLAY DEFENSE
Oilers fan Klima’s Lid @thackattack41
Am I totally excited about the Oiler’s trade deadline? Nope. However, I’m excited and optimistic that this management group is serious about acquiring a legit NHL ready goaltending prospect this Summer.
P.S.
The Oilers have loaned forward Josh Samanski to the Condors. This makes Samanski eligible to play in the AHL playoffs.
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