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- Name: Nazem Kadri
- Position: C
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 177 lbs
- Birthdate: 1990-10-06
- Eligible for Draft: 2009
- Drafted: 2009
- Hometown: London, Ontario
- Acquired: 1st round (7th overall), 2009 by TOR
- Playing In: CHL
Nazem Kadri
Prospect Grade: 8.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2006-07: This was Kadri's rookie season with the Kitchener Rangers (OHL). In 62 games, the center recorded 22 points (7g+15a), adding another two assists in nine playoff games.
2007-08: Kadri improved on his numbers from last season, netting 25 goals and another 40 assists in 68 games with Kitchener. He excelled in the postseason as well, recording 26 points (9g+17a) in 20 playoff games.
2008-09: Kadri was traded to the London Knights, netting 25 goals and 78 points in 56 games for that club. He put up another 21 points (9g+12a) in 14 playoff games. Scored a goal for the West at the OHL All-Star Classic. Appeared in the 2009 CHL Top Prospects Game. Once projected as a sure-fire top-10 selection, Kadri's draft status dropped significantly during the regular season, but began to climb back with a strong playoff performance.
Talent Analysis
Highly skilled and fearless on the ice. While there are questions surrounding his game-to-game compete level and some of his decision making, his positives outweigh those negatives.
Future
Could possibly step right into the NHL.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: August, 18th 2009
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