Nazem Kadri, cat person. Who knew?

The Maple Leafs centre has opened up an Instagram account for Jazzy, his cat.

“Her name is Jasmine, she’s three years old, I’ve had her for just over a year,” said Kadri. “It was a spontaneous thing, I went last year with Nick Spaling who at the time was playing here. We went to the pet store to get his dog something for his teeth. It was a day off. Asked if there was a humane society around to go look at dogs, and made our way over there. There wasn’t that many choices with dogs. I went into the cat room, and had an instant connection. Thought I’d take her home right on the spot.”

Kadri lives alone and likes the companionship.

“When you’re by yourself, she’s always there waiting for me. It’s nice to have around. She’s really playful.”

Kadri is not the only Leaf with a pet. But his teammates with pets mostly have dogs.

The Star went around the room, asking Leafs about their pets.

MITCH MARNER

Chocolate Lab named Winston, cat named Burbank

“We’ve always had a chocolate lab growing up in our house. My mom always had a cat. The cat is kind of a — I want say this in not a bad way — a little bit of a pest. You’ll be nice to it for a couple of second, and the next thing you know it’s attacking you. It’s supposed to be a nice cuddly cat, and it’s not at all. The dog’s the best. He’s 140 pounds, so he’s a big boy. I like to walk him, play with him.”

MATT HUNWICK

Golden Retriever named Mazie

“Been a great dog. She always waits downstairs for me, laying at the front door. Normally doesn’t come up stairs until I’m home. She waits for me. That’s the best thing, she’s always happy to see me. She’s great with our son. Right now, he’s an only child. Nice for him to have her around on days when he doesn’t go to school.”

MORGAN RIELLY

Yellow Lab named named Maggie

“I grew up with a Schnoodle named Teddy. A Schnauzer Poodle. He was a beast but he is no longer with us. Right now we have a five-year-old Yellow Lab named Maggie. She’s getting smarter every year. Every time I see her she’s smarter. Loving life. With labs, when they’re younger, they’re a bit crazy. It takes them a couple of years to grow into themselves, become more mature, calm down a little bit. She’s like a grownup. She’s matured.”

MATT MARTIN

Rottweiler named Jax

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“A year and a half, 80 pounds, and he’s on a pretty good schedule. Sleeps with me on game day. He doesn’t bother me. Lays in the bed when I go for nap. Wakes up, eats. He’s got it all figured out.

It’s good for a little bit of responsibility. Gets you out of bed. Gets you going for a walk. Just companionship. Best friend. You have fun together.”

ZACH HYMAN

English Sheepdog named Gordie.

“He belongs to my parents. I moved out, but it’s still my dog. I go back and visit him. He’s great. He’s playful. He’s two years old, full of energy. He’s big. Fluffy. You can squeeze him. I like big dogs, you can play with them more. He loves tug of war. He’s strong too. Good dog.”