A Fond Farewell: Nazem Kadri’s Best Moments in a Leafs jersey

10 years, what can I say. Words cannot describe what this city means to me. You welcomed me in as a boy and watched me grow and evolve in front of your eyes. Thank you for opening your arms up and making me feel right at home. You asked for my heart and I gave you my soul. Forever a special place in my heart. That being said, I believe my best years are in front of me and I cannot wait to join my new team. The new chapter starts now, thank you Toronto for everything you have done for me, I will never forget it

Storylines seemed to follow Kadri right from the beginning of his NHL career, starting moments before he was selected seventh overall by the Leafs in the 2009 draft, where the famous “we’re making the pick” interaction took place between Brian Burke and Bryan Murray on the draft floor.