Biography of Nazem Kadri [Age, Height, Family, Wife & Net Worth]

With this, we can expect a decrease in racism and other treatments done to the diverse races in hockey.

But this is not all we will talk about today.

Apart from his achievements and accolades, we will also talk about his personal life, wife, net worth, family, and many other aspects of his life. Hence, make sure to read till the end.

Nazem Kadri: Quick Facts

What is Nazem Kadri’s nationality? – Family, Early Life, and Education

The professional hockey player, Nazem Kadri, was born as Nazem Samir Kadri in London, Ontario, Canada. He is the only son of parents Sam Kadri and Sue Kadri.

His father is originally from the small town of Kfar Danis, Lebanon. Aside from his parents, Kadri grew up with his four sisters, Yasmine, Reema, Sabrine, and Rayanne.

Likewise, Nazem’s nationality is Canadian, while his ethnicity comes from Lebanese descent. As for his education, there is no detailed information on this matter.

But what we do know is that Nazem has been passionate about ice hockey from an early age.

He began skating at the tender age of two, and by the age of four, Nazim was playing organized hockey.

Not to mention, at the age of six, he was suiting up for elite-level teams.

How old is Nazem Kadri? – Age and Body Measurements

One of the few Muslims to be ever be drafted by the NHL, Nazem Kadri, is making history as we speak.

The stellar player was born on October 6, 1990, making him 31 years old.

Also, his star sign happens to be Libra, known for their intelligence and communication skills.

Aside from his tactics on the ice, Kadri is also blessed with a strong physique and body control. He is 6 feet(183 cm) tall and weighs around 88 kgs(195 lbs).

Another thing that attracts the attention of Kadri is his magnificent beard.

Now, pair it up with skates on ice and imagine how difficult it must be to think, defend, and tackle at the same time.

However, Nazem, just like any other skaters, is used to the moment. Nazem has been skating since the age of two and rests assured that Kadri is comfortable with it.

Nazim Kadri- Early Playing Career

Since his first step on the ice at two, Nazem has pushed himself into becoming a better hockey player.

Kadri started playing minor hockey for the London Jr. Knights of the NHAO’s AAA Pavilion League.

Then the Canadian player took part in the 2003 All-Ontario Peewee Championships held in Markham, Ontario. Along with the 2005 All-Ontario Championships in Thunder Bay.

Before moving to the Ontario Hockey League(OHL) in 2006-07, Nazem was a key member of MHAO championship teams.

After being selected in the first round, 18th overall, of the 2006 OHL Priority Selection, Kadri became more active with the Kitchener Rangers.

Likewise, in the second season, Nazem played 68 games, recorded 25 goals and 40 assists.

And in the year’s playoffs, he helped the Rangers to an OHL Championship and a berth in the Memorial Cup final but sadly lost to the Spokane Chiefs.

Later in the 2007-08 season, the OHL traded Nazem to the London Knights in exchange for other draft picks.

With then, he played 56 games, recorded 25 goals and 53 assists. Sadly, his broken jaw made him sit out most of the game during the season, including the ADT Canada Russia Challenge. 

The Toronto Maple Leafs

The following season, Kadri suited up for the Western Conference as Kadri was picked to play in the OHL All-Star Classic.

Similarly, the next season, Nazem was again traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs, with whom he signed a three-year, entry-level contract on July 6, 2009. 

However, being cut from the team, Nazem returned for Team OHL and was selected to play in the 2009 Subway Super Series.

Not to mention, he also made his second appearance in the OHL’s All-Star Game. In addition, the CHL awarded him the Player of the Week following his nine points record in three games.

In April of 2010, Kadri was named the League’s Player of the Month, where he recorded 26 points in just ten games.

Professional Hockey Career

Since he could walk, Kadri, who has been playing, finally played professionally with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

During the 2009-10 season, Nazim played in six pre-season games and recorded three goals with two assists.

Since he failed to reach the standard of head coach Ron Wilson’s expectation, the young Kadri was returned to the Knights.

But in 2010, following the injury of forwards Christian Hanson and Fredrik Sjostrom, Nazim was called up to the Leafs.

With this, Kadri made his NHL debut on February 8, 2010, against the San Jose Sharks.

Though he was likely to stay with the Leafs, Wilson’s and then general manager Brian Burke’s comments indicated otherwise.

Moreover, Burke biased rookies who gained experience at the American Hockey League(AHL) before NHL.

Despite many problems and possibilities, Nazim finally cut with the Leafs. And on November 16, he recorded his first NHL point against the Nashville Predators.

Two days later, Kadri recorded his first multi-point against the New Jersey Devils. Following his first NHL career goal against Boston Bruins, Nazim was named the AHL All-Star Game.

Kadri then began training under former NHL player and maple Leaf Gary Roberts to hone his skills on ice and play more explosively.

Likewise, in the 2012-13 NHL season, Kadri made the starting roster for the Leafs against the Montreal Canadiens.

Things looked better after that for young Nazem as he kept making progress and scored points along the way.

Kadri even scored his first career hat-trick in a match against the New York Islanders.

Becoming a better Centre and Colorado Avalanche

After his stellar performance and progress, the Leafs signed Nazim under a two-year contract worth $5.8 million.

But Kadri faced numerous suspensions either for close contact with players or for his lack of punctuality.

Despite the setbacks, Kadri ended the season with 39 points in 73 games, leading all Toronto Centres in goals.

During the 2016-2017 season, Kadri suffered from other suspensions. He was even fined $5000 for his second and third diving infractions of the season.

However, Nazem showed no drawbacks in his game and was lauded by the Leafs for his penalty drawing abilities.

That season alone, Kadri set a league-leading best 49 penalties, including 45 points, 28 assists.

Likewise, in 2017, Kadri scored his 100th career NHL goal against the Calgary Flames. This season too, Nazem faced numerous suspensions that cost the team heavily.

Finally, after spending ten years with the Leafs, Nazem was traded to the Colorado Avalanche on July 1, 2019.

Kadri and Callie Rosen were exchanged for Tyson Barrie, Alexander Kerfoot, and a sixth-round pick in 2020.

There his linemates include names like Brandon Saad, Andre Burakovsky, and many others.

Is Nazem Kadri married? Who is his wife?

Since we are familiar with his professional, let’s get more into his personal life, shall we? For starters, the current center for the Colorado Avalanche is happily married.

He is married to his wife, Ashley Cave. The two tied the knot sometime in July of 2018 at Casa Loma in Toronto.

Similarly, many of Nazem’s teammates could be seen in their grand ceremony, including Mitch Marner, Morgan Rielly, Jake Gardiner, and Zach Hyman.

In addition, there are a few clips and videos of the wedding shared online.

Like most celebrity couples, it is unknown when and how the two met in the first place. Nonetheless, the two have been together, happy ever since; and that’s all it matters.

Moreover, the two are now proud parents of a daughter named Nayla. The duo welcomed their first child back in 2019.

But, for now, they have made no plans of having another anytime soon.

Net Worth and Income- How much does Nazem Kadri earn?

The former player of the Leafs and currently serving as the Colorado Avalanche, Nazem has an impressive net worth of $10 million.

Not to mention, most of Kadri’s income comes from his successful career as a professional NHL player.

Mostly, his income included contracts and the salary Kadri earned from being the Leaf.

In 2016, the Canadian player signed a six-year deal worth $27 million with a $12 million signing bonus and another with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

 

Moreover, Nazem also makes around $4.5 million as his average salary. So far, just from his NHL career, the 29-year-old has accumulated an income of over $22 million.

Nazem Kadri Foundation

Also, in June 2020, he became an inaugural executive board member of the Hockey Diversity Alliance.

Their main aim is to address racism and intolerant behaviors found in hockey. And we are sure with this, Kadri’s income and net worth will increase further.

Moreover, in 2017, Nazem Kadri Foundation was set up with the aim of helping mentally ill people or, in their own words, “To make a difference.”

Well, this is not the first time that Avalanche’s center has contributed to the community. Back in 2015, Paramount Fine Foods made Nazem their ambassador.

For those unknown, Paramount is a Middle Eastern cuisine restaurant that is growing in number.

The CEO, Mohamad Fakih, stated how he was proud of Nazem’s “professional accomplishments along with his charitable ones.”

Social Media Presence

Twitter–  236.9k Followers

Instagram–  193k Followers

FAQs

What nationality is Kadri?

Despite the Turkish origin name, Kadri is Canadian by nationality.

What religion is Kadri?

Nazem Kadri is Muslim by religion and was the first of his belief to be drafted by the Maple Leafs.