Kadri was also assessed a match penalty last night for a hit on Mikael Granlund, but the NHL viewed it primarily as a full body hit. Head was not primary point of contact. The penalty on ice fit the crime. We will update if a suspension is handed down.
Kadri should be considered day-to-day with the minor injury.
Kadri signs the deal a day before training camp is set to open up. The 22-year-old forward scored 18 goals and added 26 assists (44 points) in 48 games last season. This was Kadri's first full NHL season so a 0.92 points-per-game is likely the reason these contract negotiations lasted so long. He enters the season as the Maple Leafs number 2 center, but will likely be the most valuable fantasy center on this roster.
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.
Sounds like Kadri will stay in the AHL for now. He has five goals and seven points in 21 games.
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.
Kadri will get another look with the Leafs. Through 19 games this season, he scored four goals and six points.
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.
Looks like Kadri will be back in the lineup. He has three goals and five points over 14 games this season.
Kadri will not play tonight further fueling the rumor mill. The London, Ontario native has three goals and five points over 14 games.
Kadri scored eight goals and 22 points over 22 games with the Marlies. He gets a crack at a scoring line.
Kadri scored eight goals and 22 points over 22 games with the Marlies.
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.
Look for Kadri to start the game on the third line, playing with Matthew Lombardi and David Steckel.
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.
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.
If healthy, Kadri should take Tyler Bozak's spot on the top line.
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.
Certainly a good sign for Kadri owners. The 20-year-old managed 17 goals and 41 points through 44 games with the Toronto Marlies of the AHL. He could have a great deal of fantasy hockey value if he returns to the top line.
Losing Kadri is a big hit to the team's depth chart. With Tim Connolly already injured, the former 7th overall pick was expected to center the top line. Expect a bigger role with the team when he does return, on either the first or third line.
