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Gabriel Landeskog(LW)|COL
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At practice today, No. 92 skated on a line with Paul Stastny and David Jones.

Certainly a good sign for those invested in the 2nd overall pick. Landeskog captained the Kitchener Rangers last season, leading them in goals with 36 and finishing third on the team with 66 points in 53 games. He remains a front-runner for the Calder Memorial Trophy in the preseason.

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All Things Avs 2011-09-27T13:22:28.000Z
Gabriel Landeskog
Nazem Kadri(C)|COL
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“I really can’t worry about how others play. I have to worry about what I do,” Kadri said. “I’ve got to focus on myself and make sure I bring it every shift so I can contribute to the team.

Kadri should start the season with the big club centering their revamped third line. The 20-year-old managed 17 goals and 41 points through 44 games with the Toronto Marlies of the AHL. Despite his limited playing time, Kadri should become a scorer at the NHL level in a few years.

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The Star 2011-09-23T15:35:30.000Z
Nazem Kadri
Gabriel Landeskog(LW)|COL
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He’s still just 18, but Landeskog has a man’s body, the demeanor to use it to push opponents off the puck, and the elite skills to create offense. He’s set to play on Colorado’s second line – but easily could jump to the first forward unit – and is a lock to be in the Calder mix all season long.

Last season, the three Calder Trophy finalists scored 30 goals -- which would be a great season for the former Kitchener Ranger. In leagues with deeper rosters, the 18-year-old would definitely make a solid addition to your fantasy roster. The 2011 second overall pick also is a must-have in any dynasty league.

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The Hockey News 2011-09-21T21:56:21.000Z
Gabriel Landeskog
Nazem Kadri(C)|COL
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An early favourite to play with Colby Armstrong and Tyler Bozak on the Leafs third unit — he'll be challenged by Matt Frattin among others — Kadri has made a positive impression thus far.

Kadri should start the season with the big club centering their revamped third line. The 20-year-old managed 17 goals and 41 points through 44 games with the Toronto Marlies of the AHL. Despite his limited playing time, Kadri should become a scorer at the NHL level in a few years.

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Leaf Report 2011-09-21T17:18:34.000Z
Nazem Kadri
Nazem Kadri(C)|COL
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Indeed, Kadri evinced a high tempo flare in the scrimmage workout, on the left side of a combination with Armstrong and Tyler Bozak. The trio, envisioned as a third-line complement, had fortuitously spent the previous month playing together in preparation for camp.

Kadri will begin the season centering the third line, effectively taking offensive pressure off his young shoulders. He remains the team's number one prospect according to Hockey's Future so he is still a bluechipper despite his checking-line assignment.

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The Star 2011-09-18T16:44:38.000Z
Nazem Kadri
Brent Burns(D)|COL
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Burns -- the single most significant acquisition of the offseason -- will start camp alongside Marc-Edouard Vlasic, rounding out a top four

Back when the Sharks traded for Burns we argued his lack of value could derive from not playing top-pairing minutes. While we remain highly bullish on the talented Burns, his value will not exponentially rise until he receives those minutes as he essentially upgrades Jason Demers.

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Mercury News 2011-09-15T12:47:08.000Z
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Nazem Kadri(C)|COL
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The way Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke sees it, there is a job open on the team’s third line. It’s up to Nazem Kadri, Joe Colborne, Matt Frattin or Philippe Dupuis to grab it.

As the current Leafs top prospect, Kadri holds the inside track against lower prospects like Colborne and Frattin. Dupuis could possess a threat as he holds the most NHL experience, but the 26-year-old coudl just-as-well serve as a 13th forward.

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The Star 2011-09-06T12:41:07.000Z
Nazem Kadri