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Avalanche’s Nazem Kadri feels the “respect” of being named an NHL All-Star

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Avalanche center Nazem Kadri is particularly proud of being named to his first NHL All-Star Game because he got in from the “last man in” fan vote on Tuesday, after the Central Division’s first 10 players were named last week by league officials.

“This is why you play — to get some respect,” Kadri told The Post after a morning skate Wednesday at Honda Center.

Kadri enters Wednesday night’s game against the Ducks as the Avs’ leading scorer. He ranks fifth in the NHL with 49 points (14 goals) in 33 games. He’s also fifth in points-per-game (148).