2022/2023 Trade Speculation and Rumours

[Zulu29]

I still think there is a good chance Bread gets an offer sheet which would be intriguing depending on the dollar figure. I like the player but just can’t see him repeating the goal scoring pace of last season.

[flylock shox]

If Johnny goes, and Tkachuk re-ups for only one year, the Flames should just go get themselves Patrick Kane as part of the Hawks' fire sale.

Basically go all in on expiring contracts and, if it doesn't work, have a fire sale of their own at the deadline and load up on 2023 first rounders.

[Calgary4LIfe]

Originally Posted by Heavy Jack

I dunno, Lucic + 5th for a 7th would be something I’d be fine with but I feel it will cost more than that.

Why would it cost anything? There are a number of teams that would love to trade for Lucic after his bonus is paid out. 1 million salary (not much more than a minimum deal) remaining after that. I am betting there would be a few teams that would love that deal. Few that Lucic would waive for.


However, I think there could be a fit in Anaheim. Usually a cash-strapped team, but they are also not competing this year so the cap hit isn't an issue, plus he could protect Zegras and the rest of their high end talented kids.


Flames could at least give Lucic away for free in certain cases - maybe even have a lower round pick in return. Just a question as to which team Lucic would waive for - Anaheim might be a nice team to play for if a contender can't (or won't) fit him in. Might be a couple of more good landing spots for him too that aren't Arizona or some other graveyard that he wouldn't waive for.

[littlereddevil]

Saw a rumour (NHL News Updates on Facebook) being circulated by a Chicago insider that Patrick Kane will be requesting a trade from Chicago when free agency opens. Apparently his top destination is NY Rangers.

[getbak]

Originally Posted by Heavy Jack

https://twitter.com/user/status/1546580817329242112

Two insiders now in the last couple hours?? I wondering if this is a tactic by LG lol what is going on

If anything, it would be a tactic by Treliving to show Johnny's camp that there's a plan B. It could also be to drive up the price for the Oilers.

"Yeah, sure Evander, if Johnny doesn't re-sign, we'll give you $6 million per year..." -- Oilers immediately sign him for $6.5 million.

[getbak]

Originally Posted by mile

Edmonton radio listener:

https://twitter.com/user/status/1546561421802029056

It would surprise me if he waived to play in a college rink for a year, but Anaheim would make a lot of sense, especially if he owns a place in SoCal anyway (which seems to be the case given some of his comments after the Toffoli trade).

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by flylock shox

If Johnny goes, and Tkachuk re-ups for only one year, the Flames should just go get themselves Patrick Kane as part of the Hawks' fire sale.

Basically go all in on expiring contracts and, if it doesn't work, have a fire sale of their own at the deadline and load up on 2023 first rounders.

I doubt they have the draft capital to swing that deal, and even more doubtful Kane will waive to come here.

Rumour has him wanting to go to the NYR.

[sureLoss]

https://twitter.com/user/status/1546605929579388931

[Poe969]

Makes sense, he's not getting 8 years, see what else is out there.

[mile]

https://twitter.com/user/status/1546603613870559237

[agulati]

Huge addition to free agency!

[Moneyhands23]

Originally Posted by mile

https://twitter.com/user/status/1546603613870559237

Weird. Thought he was good??

[OILFAN #81]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

https://twitter.com/user/status/1546605929579388931

WOW! That is huge. Even at age 36 he will still be more than a PPG player. Someone will offer him a 3 year contract at 7 M+.

[LGA]

Originally Posted by Moneyhands23

Weird. Thought he was good??

Looking at some reactions from Ducks fans, seems like quite a few of them are happy. He's atrocious defensively, and has high end offensive skills but not necessarily the sense to go with it all the time.

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by Zulu29

I still think there is a good chance Bread gets an offer sheet which would be intriguing depending on the dollar figure. I like the player but just can’t see him repeating the goal scoring pace of last season.

With general lack of cap space for most teams, and the paltry amount of offer sheets, it's unlikely strictly based on odds.

[Murph]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

https://twitter.com/user/status/1546605929579388931

Does that bring Pittsburgh into the mix for Gaudreau?

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by Murph

Does that bring Pittsburgh into the mix for Gaudreau?

I think they cannot afford Malkin, which seems to imply they definitely cannot afford Johnny.

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by Murph

Does that bring Pittsburgh into the mix for Gaudreau?

More likely Kadri would be my guess. Burke loves him

[gvitaly]

Originally Posted by mile

https://twitter.com/user/status/1546603613870559237

That’s going to be our plan B to Gaudreau isn’t it?

[Murph]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

More likely Kadri would be my guess. Burke loves him

After looking at their depth chart, I agree. They’ve got $15M in space with 18 players signed, but they need a 2nd line centre, not another winger.