Hot rumors of a Nazem Kadri trade after Flames lose their 7th game in a row

The Calgary Flames dropped a 7th consecutive decision last night and goaltender Dustin Wolf is getting fed up.

The Montreal Canadiens came away with a 2-1 decision over the Flames at Calgary's famed Saddledome, despite a stellar effort from the Flames. The Flames outshot the Habs 37-28 but failed to capitalize on their offensive chances. After the game Wolf made it clear that he's frustrated with the lack of offensive support.

“I mean, I can't generate offense. I do my job, I try to keep the puck out of our net, and hope that our guys can generate a couple,” Wolf said post-game.

Hard to disagree with the kid there...

The issue though is that a team on a 7 game losing streak doesn't need their goalie calling them out in the media. That's not gonna help...

The kid is right, but this sort of stuff should stay in the room and out of the media. Honestly, I know it's early in the season but I have serious concerns for the Flames this season. They're sinking fast and they may be putting themselves out of the playoff chase before it even begins in earnest.

So long as this team keeps sinking in the standings, the talk about their future and the trade rumors will persist. All eyes are on veteran forward Nazem Kadri who is only in year four of a seven year deal that pays him $7,000,000 annually. Just yesterday TSN insider Pierre LeBrun reported on a potential Kadri trade on the Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro.

Check it out:

"As long as Nazem Kadri's happy in Calgary and he's got a no trade that he has a lot of control; if this is a tough year...is Nazem Kadri intrigued by a couple of teams out there at the deadline?"

The problem is that Kadri is such a valuable player for the Flames for both now and in the future when they hope to turn the corner. But... if GM Craig Conroy gets an offer that he can't refuse...