2025/2026 Season Trade Rumours and Speculation Thread

[Robbob]

I don't think they specifically are looking to disrespect the Flames. I think it is more disrespecting fans. It is so arbitrary that it makes the brain hurt. It is right up there with Conklin being a better goalie than Broduer based on really obscure scenarios. Everyone is dumber from reading it.

[looooob]

Originally Posted by Flames1217

Exactly, they also purposely include prospects from the staple franchises in order to further push clicks.

Ike Howard is a prospect with potential similar to Marvel Gridin. None of us expect Gridin to be on this list, he is a very solid prospect but shouldn't sniff the top charts.

Zayne is literally the top offensive defenseman prospect league wide...this isn't exactly bias either, tons of prospect rankings have him there. Frustrating a bit to not see him there but like indicated above, contreversy pushes clicks.

yeah forget about Parekh or similar being excluded by games played- dumb but separate


this list though? Howard at 6?? so Tampa could have/should have traded him for a top 4 or 5 pick in the 2025 draft? come on now


I sure as heck wouldn't trade Reschny for him

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by looooob

yeah forget about Parekh or similar being excluded by games played- dumb but separate


this list though? Howard at 6?? so Tampa could have/should have traded him for a top 4 or 5 pick in the 2025 draft? come on now


I sure as heck wouldn't trade Reschny for him

I wouldn't either, but Tampa received some decent offers for him.

He is getting a very good opportunity, although that may be good fantasy wise, it doesn't increase his skill level.

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by howard_the_duck

I would hope Andersson’s play this season has little to no bearing on keeping him. A good half season doesn’t change that he’ll be 30 when his new contract kicks in. Unless he comes down on years I don’t see Conroy going to 8 either for Ras, which is the only way I see him staying in Calgary.

It really depends on trade protection. An 8 year deal with a full NMC? Ya, that's not happening. An 8 year deal with a m-ntc? That's a different story.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by CliffFletcher

NHL sportswriters don’t sit around dreaming up ways to disrespect the Flames. You can be a fan without embracing paranoid victim-complex.

I never said anything about the Flames...much of the media are Oiler fanboys. Maybe wake up to reality...if he was still in Tampa or was traded to CBJ or something he would not be ranked high...he never has been until the trade.

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by The Cobra

I wouldn't either, but Tampa received some decent offers for him.

He is getting a very good opportunity, although that may be good fantasy wise, it doesn't increase his skill level.

They pulled the trigger on Sam O'Reilly - are you suggesting they turned down better offers?

Sam O'Reilly isn't even close to Reschny

[kyuss275]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

It really depends on trade protection. An 8 year deal with a full NMC? Ya, that's not happening. An 8 year deal with a m-ntc? That's a different story.

IMO giving Raz an 8 year deal no matter what protection would be a mistake . I really like the player but I don’t think that contract would age well at all. At most you’re getting 5 years worth out of that.

[cam_calderon]

Originally Posted by kyuss275

IMO giving Raz an 8 year deal no matter what protection would be a mistake . I really like the player but I don’t think that contract would age well at all. At most you’re getting 5 years worth out of that.

I'm in favour of trading Ras but if we do sign him, and Parekh develops as some say he will, add Reschny and maybe Potter contributing at a high level, that's at least a season or two with Ras not far off his prime as a key piece on hopefully a contender.

[Snuffleupagus]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

I said it months ago and I will say it again now, if Conroy doesn't get his asking price for Andersson he will give him the contract Rasmus wants to stay. They can always revisit a trade down the road. Don't go into this thinking Andersson has to be traded for pennies on the dollar, Conroy will absolutely get a contract done with him if the market is not there right now.

I agreed with you then I agree now, from what I heard Conroy wants him to stay but just not on his ask, Conroy is no dummy, he knows Andersson is a valuable Dman but he also knows he's not a #1 and won't pay him like one.

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

They pulled the trigger on Sam O'Reilly - are you suggesting they turned down better offers?

Sam O'Reilly isn't even close to Reschny

N0, but he was a recent first round pick. That’s decent value.

[bluejays]

I hate to bring it up but with Barkov out for at least until the playoffs, what would it take for an Anderssen deal there? Florida has had our number in these deals prior, but do they have any prospects worthy? Or would it just be that 1st rounder+ to get it done?

[Ped]

I would assume if Florida is looking to replace Barkov, it would be with a forward.

[Royle9]

Problem is the new CBA and using Barkovs cap space.
If they choose to, that’s fine but Barkov would be ineligible to rejoin come playoffs at any point if I understand it correctly.

Which honestly maybe doesn’t matter cause it sounds like he’s out the year anyway.
They’d be more in the market for a center though, something we don’t have the luxury of trading. Couple that with the fact they’re pretty bare at picks and prospects, I’m not sure there’s much to gain in a trade.

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by Royle9

Problem is the new CBA and using Barkovs cap space.
If they choose to, that’s fine but Barkov would be ineligible to rejoin come playoffs at any point if I understand it correctly.

Which honestly maybe doesn’t matter cause it sounds like he’s out the year anyway.
They’d be more in the market for a center though, something we don’t have the luxury of trading. Couple that with the fact they’re pretty bare at picks and prospects, I’m not sure there’s much to gain in a trade.

I think Barkov could come back but they have to dress a cap compliant roster so would have to scratch $10M worth of contracts to fit him back in if they use his space during the season on other players

[Roko]

Crosby to Florida looking real good now

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by Roko

Crosby to Florida looking real good now

No chance. I think if Montreal takes a big step this year that might be a place he would waive for but I think he stays in Pittsburgh. He doesn't need to try and chase a cup.

[SaskyFlamesFan]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

I think Barkov could come back but they have to dress a cap compliant roster so would have to scratch $10M worth of contracts to fit him back in if they use his space during the season on other players

A couple of outcomes, they declare him done for reg and playoffs, then they get his full AAV as relief but he can’t play at all this year

They put him on LTIR they get league avg cap relief, which I think is 4-5 mil, then he can return at any point, reg season or playoffs

[flambers]

Florida has no picks etc.,

No chance, they can obtain Crosby,

As for the posts above, an 8 year contract with Andersson would be a huge mistake,

[BigThief]

Malkin is the pending UFA, still productive (although not as much as Crosby) but I think that's the target. Making 6.1 this season, less if Pittsburg retains.

[getbak]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

I think Barkov could come back but they have to dress a cap compliant roster so would have to scratch $10M worth of contracts to fit him back in if they use his space during the season on other players

Originally Posted by SaskyFlamesFan

A couple of outcomes, they declare him done for reg and playoffs, then they get his full AAV as relief but he can’t play at all this year

They put him on LTIR they get league avg cap relief, which I think is 4-5 mil, then he can return at any point, reg season or playoffs

Here's an explanation of the new LTIR rules:

Teams placing a player on LTIR can still increase their salary cap pool by the injured player’s cap hit. However, for players expected to return during the same season or playoffs, LTIR relief is now limited to the previous season’s average league salary.

The league’s average salary in 2024-25 was $3,817,293, meaning that LTIR relief for any player with a higher cap hit would be limited to $3,817,283 had the rules been in effect for the 2025-26 season.

Under the previous rules, a team could receive LTIR relief by up to the injured player's cap hit, without a maximum. Players declared unfit for the remainder of both the regular season and playoffs are eligible for full LTIR relief but cannot return until the next season.

From: https://puckpedia.com/news/upcoming-LTIR-changes


Earlier this month, the league announced that the new playoff cap and LTIR rule changes will take effect this season even though the new CBA doesn't start until next September.

If the Panthers want to keep the door open to Barkov returning for the playoffs, they'll only be able to use $3.8 million of LTIR space for his replacement. If they make him ineligible to play at all this season, they can use the full $10 million. With his best-case scenario for return being 7 months, which will be approximately the second round of the playoffs, they might declare him out for the season to get the full cap relief.