Kadri as your number one center is not exactly something you want…

the only way you were getting Brown in the Kadri trade is if the flames took zaitsev too

Never heard anything about the flames getting Zaitsev, all I remember reading is that was the deal and Kadri nixed it

the only reason the leafs moved brown to the sens was to dump zaitsev, he was never part of the kadri trade

https://flamesnation.ca/2019/07/06/report-flames-leafs-swap-was-a-four-player-deal/

It was reportedly Jankowsski/Brodie for Brown/Kadri, with a 3rd team retaining salary

"reported by Steve Simmonds". the actual rumour was basically what went to the aves for Barrie and Kerfoot. Brown was never part of it

That wasnt the finalized deal but it was close

I remember Chris Johnsson talking about this and the deal he reported was

Bennett + Brodie for Kadri and a 3rd with an unknown 3rd team planning to retain on Brodie

He did mention Jankowski being in discussions during the start of the trade talks but Dubas wanted Bennett more and Calgary was fine with it

But since Kadri blocked it no deal materialized so Dubas went with Colorado which was fine till babcock almost ruined barrie.