Nazem Kadri looks like he's going to get his shot.
The Maple Leafs trade Lombardi yesterday and are going to Waive Connolly today. This leaves the door open for Kadri to make the team and step in and make a difference. Kadri is a talented player so monitor him as the season moves along, if he can score... He's worth a fantasy look.
Kadri will get another look with the Leafs and possibly play on a scoring line tonight. Through 19 games this season, he scored four goals and six points.
Nazem Kadri and Keith Aulie gone from the #leafs. Looks like they've been sent down to AHL.
Kadri continues to take strides towards becoming an NHLer but goes back to the AHL for now. The sophomore scored four goals and six points through 19 games this season.
Kadri loses all of his immediate fantasy hockey value with his return to the AHL. Through three games this season, the highly-touted prospect produced one assist.
With Tyler Bozak firmly entrenched on the top line, the team no longer needs Kadri to step up before he is ready. Look for him to dominate the AHL and come back up when a role opens up.
Kadri won't play on upcoming road trip. Bet he goes to minors soon.
The re-emergence of Tyler Bozak has made Kadri an afterthought in Toronto. While his short-term fantasy hockey value certainly diminishes he should be a top-6 forward sooner rather than later.
Kadri likely needs a few more days to recovery but could return as soon as this Saturday's game. When he does return, he could reclaim his spot on the top line if Tim Connolly is still injured.