Flames forward Nazem Kadri reflects on career in 'Dreamer: My Life on the Edge'

Nazem Kadri talks 'Dreamer: My Life On the Edge' As a new season begins, the Calgary Flames' Nazem Kadri is telling his story in a new biography.

"It was vulgar," Calgary Flames forward Nazem Kadri tells CTV News.

"Things probably kids shouldn't be hearing."

Kadri is describing the racist abuse he heard as a young hockey player growing up in London, Ont.

He's the first Muslim player to win the Stanley Cup, which he achieved with the Colorado Avalanche in 2022.

He writes about every aspect of his career in his new biography, Dreamer: My Life on the Edge.

During his day with the Stanley Cup, Kadri brought it to the mosque in London, Ont., sharing it with the local Muslim community in his hometown.

"That was special. Any time you can be the first person in history to achieve something is pretty remarkable," Kadri says.

Dreamer: My Life on the Edge will be released on Oct. 15, only a few days after the start of the NHL regular season.