Trending Now - NHL Teams Make Moves: Kadri Joins Avalanche, Sharks Extend Nedeljkovic

WHO:

Nazem Kadri, forward

Colorado Avalanche, NHL team

Calgary Flames, NHL team

Chris MacFarland, Avalanche general manager

Jared Bednar, Avalanche coach

Alex Nedeljkovic, goaltender

San Jose Sharks, NHL team

Macklin Celebrini, 19-year-old MVP candidate

Yaroslav Askarov, goaltender

WHAT:

The Colorado Avalanche acquired Nazem Kadri from the Calgary Flames.

The Avalanche sent a conditional 2028 first-round pick, a conditional 2027 second-round pick, forward Victor Olofsson, and center prospect Max Curran to the Flames for Kadri and a 2027 fourth-round pick.

Calgary is retaining 20% of Kadri's $7 million cap hit for the remaining three years on his contract.

Kadri has 12 goals and 41 points in 61 games this season.

The San Jose Sharks signed Alex Nedeljkovic to a two-year contract extension with a $3 million cap hit through 2028.

Nedeljkovic has an 11-9-2 record with a 2.83 goals-against average and a .902 save percentage this season.

WHERE:

Colorado (Avalanche)

Calgary (Flames)

San Jose (Sharks)

WHEN:

The trade was completed ahead of the NHL trade deadline on March 3, 2026, at 3 p.m. ET.

Kadri previously played for Colorado from 2019 to 2022.

Nedeljkovic's new contract extends through 2028.

WHY:

The Avalanche aimed to strengthen their roster for a championship run.

Calgary is in a rebuilding phase, making Kadri a viable trade candidate.

The Sharks are looking to solidify their goaltending depth as they aim for playoff contention.

HOW:

The Avalanche executed a trade involving multiple draft picks and players to acquire Kadri.

The Sharks extended Nedeljkovic's contract to secure their goaltending position.

In a significant move ahead of the NHL trade deadline, the Colorado Avalanche have acquired forward Nazem Kadri from the Calgary Flames, sending a conditional 2028 first-round pick, a conditional 2027 second-round pick, forward Victor Olofsson, and center prospect Max Curran in return. Kadri, who previously played for Colorado from 2019 to 2022, has been performing well this season with 12 goals and 41 points in 61 games, while Calgary retains 20% of his $7 million cap hit for the next three years. Meanwhile, the San Jose Sharks have signed goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic to a two-year contract extension worth $3 million, as they look to bolster their playoff hopes.