Through the program, five regional minor hockey associations — including one on the prairies — will each receive $25,000 to help remove barriers that could prevent kids from hitting the ice.

The Kruger Big Assist returned for its 5th year with a roster of Canadian hockey stars who will serve as the program ambassadors to celebrate the power of assists and give more kids access to hockey.

In a call with The Hockey News writer Carol Schram this week, one of those veteran Stanley Cup winners, Flames center Nazem Kadri ... leadership and some young kids that are coming up and playing ...

“That’s professional sports,” Flames centre Nazem Kadri said ... especially when it happens to the younger kids who this typically might be the first time when they might be in a situation ...

Veteran Nazem Kadri used the phrase “it sucks” more than once on Thursday night. “When it happens to younger kids that this typically might be the first time they’re in a situation like ...

Nazem Kadri, Jake Gardiner and Morgan Rielly, among others from the Leafs teams of the mid-2010s. “It’s a special group that we had (in Toronto), still have a great bond,” van Riemsdyk said.

“We’re playing with a bit of a chip on our shoulder, using that doubt as motivation and fuel,” Flames centre Nazem ... to kids throughout the country. The program has raised over $800,000 to help 45 ...

Nazem Kadri, Calgary Flames (Jess Starr/The Hockey ... This team has great prospects on top of great prospects so if they want to let the kids play at some point, they have a good starting point.

Kadri scored a goal on three shots in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Kraken. Kadri's third-period tally stretched the Flames' lead to 2-0, but they couldn't hold it. The center is on a roll ...

Nazem Kadri paid close attention as the exit continued to swing open. The Calgary Flames shipped a boatload of veterans out of town last season. The organization had made the decision to start a ...

Nazem Kadri paid close attention as the exit continued to swing open. The Calgary Flames shipped a boatload of veterans out of town last season. The organization had made the decision to start a ...