You could put up arguments as to how he could be ahed of Ashton because of Ashtons slow start, but Kadri didn't have the best of start either. You could say he could be higher than Panik because of Panik not picking up pace until his trade, but Panik already plays an NHL style game, plays far bigger and far more physical than Kadri and while he struggles with consistency, he has been far more dynamic on many nights.
Kadri kind of disappointed me to this point this year. I really wanted to see him grab the A by the throat and be great and hes been good.
For reference:
Ashton
With Tri-City: 15 GP, 8-15-23, +1, 30 PIM
With Regina: 29 GP, 16-11-27, -12, 44 PIM
Season Totals: 44 GP, 24-26-50, -11, 70 PIM
Panik
With Guelph: 22 GP, 12-12-24, -6, 34 PIM
With Belleville: 27 GP, 14-17-31, E, 33 PIM
Season totals: 49 GP, 26-29-55, -6, 67 PIM