Ht/Wt: 6' 1"/175 lbs
Position: C
Team: London (OHL)

Nazem Kadri's Player Profile

This is a guy who improved by leaps and bounds last year and has continued on that trajectory this season. After a 22-point rookie campaign and then 25 goals and 65 points in 68 games last season, he has continued to soar even higher, with 8 goals and 17 points in his first 12 games for his hometown Knights.

Centring the second line with the Memorial Cup finalist Kitchener Rangers last season, Kadri showed some highlight reel moves and has great stick skills and dekeing ability with the puck. Has great speed, which he uses quite effectively to get to an open spot.

He possesses a great shot and has been shooting more than in the past this season, with great success so far.

He has the ability to read the play around him quite well and react quickly. We predicted he would be far better offensively this season and we were right on the money. First line ice and bursting confidence with do that for a player. Now one of the most dangerous offensive players in the OHL, 90 points and a high NHL selection are in the cards for this well rounded player.
Submitted by: HockeyProspect.com

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