Nazem Kadri has never been one to hold back, and his latest post on X (formerly Twitter) is proof. Following Mikko Rantanen’s red-hot playoff performance with the Dallas Stars, Kadri stirred up controversy with a cryptic—and undeniably pointed—message:
“Rule number one : You always keep the dawgs … #96”
Kadri’s Social Media Shot Sparks Avalanche Trade Debate
The message, posted just hours after Dallas took a 2-1 series lead over Winnipeg, has amassed over 1 million views. Kadri’s tweet is widely interpreted as a dig at the Colorado Avalanche, the team that shockingly traded Rantanen at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline. The Finnish forward has since erupted, tallying 18 points in 10 games, leading all scorers this postseason.
Kadri’s words reflect a broader sentiment: the Avalanche may have made a colossal mistake. While they addressed depth concerns at the deadline, moving Rantanen stripped the team of its top goal scorer, which likely contributed to their early first-round exit at the hands of these very same Stars.
The reactions have been fierce:
- “You wanted to get paid instead of take an Avs discount Kadri. Enjoy the remainder of your contract not being in the playoffs, my guy.”
- “The Avs could’ve been a dynasty. Kadri and Rantanen went to paper chase the money. So sad for the Avs.”
- “If you can trade a strength to fix a weakness, you do it. Rantanen was the 3rd best player on the Avs. That trade objectively made us a better team.”
Kadri, now with the Calgary Flames, has clearly not lost his edge. His connection to Colorado remains strong, and fans haven’t forgotten his impact during their 2022 Stanley Cup run. But his tweet seems to be more than nostalgia—it’s a shot at Avs management for prioritizing roster balance over elite talent.
Whether you agree with him or not, Kadri’s timing is impeccable. As Rantanen climbs the playoff leaderboard, Kadri’s message only gains traction.
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Kadri should have better memories with the Avs: the team stuck by him and provided security for his safety while he received death threats against the St Louis Blues in the 2022 playoffs. As a result he scored a dagger defining hat trick against the Blues.