There was also a note ( which I can't find now ) about overhearing Burke blast him behind closed doors when he was young. I never agreed with Cherry's assessment, still don't ( not the greatest bellwether, anywho ). The issues with Kadri along the way aren't a direct indicator that Nazem will be a problem contractually or performance wise down the road.
As far as Phaneuf and Kessel go, fortunately the Leafs can be patient for a year at least, more so with Kessel's contract. If any contract dollars are retained, it'll be for Phaneuf, but I'm not convinced they can't make a hockey trade without that for either of them.
In Wilson's defence, he didn't entirely throw Kadri under the bus in that clip, he said he's improved physically too, which I agree with and to me he's vastly improved his issues with blueline turnovers as well. What was Kadri, 21 when he was fired?
Hopefully Hunter can be an influence here.
As far as Phaneuf and Kessel go, fortunately the Leafs can be patient for a year at least, more so with Kessel's contract. If any contract dollars are retained, it'll be for Phaneuf, but I'm not convinced they can't make a hockey trade without that for either of them.
In Wilson's defence, he didn't entirely throw Kadri under the bus in that clip, he said he's improved physically too, which I agree with and to me he's vastly improved his issues with blueline turnovers as well. What was Kadri, 21 when he was fired?
Hopefully Hunter can be an influence here.