Is Nazem Kadri heading back to the East?

Former Toronto Maple Leafs first-round draft pick Nazem Kadri remains the hottest name on the free agent market, with rumours suggesting he’s returning to the East. Nazem Kadri as Leafs fans will recall, was traded for a season of Tyson Barrie and Alex Kerfoot, who himself may no longer play for the Toronto Maple Leafs by the time this summer is done.

The trade ultimately paid off for Nazem Kadri, as he lifted the Stanley Cup this season with the Colorado Avalanche, finally shaking off the tag of not being able to control his temper in the playoffs. Indeed, he did so in at times rather troubling circumstances, with rival fans sending death threats and racist taunts via social media after his…