Athletistic / Hockey Insider Elliott Friedman called the Islanders and Colorado the top contenders for forward Nazem Kadri.

“I think the Islanders are going to fight. I thought Colorado had already accepted the loss, but I was advised not to rush to conclusions. But the Avalanches have to make room in the payment. For example , exchanges Girard.

If I had to guess, and please just take it as a guess – my emphasis – I consider Colorado and the Islanders to be the primary favorites,” Friedman said on the 32 Thoughts podcast on Sportsnet.

Recall that Kadri’s contract with “Colorado” expired at the end of last season, during which the hockey player, together with the club, won the Stanley Cup.