2025/2026 Season Trade Rumours and Speculation Thread

[Bonded]

Originally Posted by Roko

I’d do a Kadri for Wright + 1st in 26 swap. Seattle is no tax and a nice city

Can’t see Kadri going too Seattle unless it’s not on his list.

[calgarybean]

Originally Posted by Roko

I’d do a Kadri for Wright + 1st in 26 swap. Seattle is no tax and a nice city

I love it when people post random thoughts.

Why would Kadri go? Why would Seattle give up on a 1st rounder so soon? Why give up a 1st pick as well for a 30+ with $7 mill a season term?

[mile]

https://twitter.com/user/status/2014846025106694490

[IamNotKenKing]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

Reschny was drafted 18th. He was ranked by THW at 15. https://thehockeywriters.com/nhl-dra...us-picks-2025/

Using the new CP rounding, that's as good as a top 10 anyway.

Rounding only goes down (I.e. negatively). Never up (I.e. positively).

[Teroy]

Originally Posted by Tbull8

They did really want Zary in the Cozens deal.

Whitecloud + Zary
for
Helenius + 3rd

Why would you trade Zary?

[Shazam]

Originally Posted by mile

https://twitter.com/user/status/2014846025106694490

Vancouver's 2026 1st and Kane to Calgary for future considerations.

[Tbull8]

Originally Posted by Teroy

Why would you trade Zary?

Because the ceiling on Helenius is much higher imo

[dammage79]

Helenius is the dream acquisition. But I cannot imagine he's anywhere close to available for trade. He's had a really nice start for the sabers.

[Teroy]

Originally Posted by Tbull8

Because the ceiling on Helenius is much higher imo

Zary, a proven for a ceiling? Sorry, I don't get it. And then to include Whitecloud?

[Teroy]

Originally Posted by dammage79

Helenius is the dream acquisition. But I cannot imagine he's anywhere close to available for trade. He's had a really nice start for the sabers.

A dream acquisition based on what?

2025-26

Buffalo Sabres NHL 3 1 3 4 0 3

Rochester Americans AHL 34 9 21 30 10 -4

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by Teroy

A dream acquisition based on what?

2025-26

Buffalo Sabres NHL 3 1 3 4 0 3

Rochester Americans AHL 34 9 21 30 10 -4

* As a 19 year old*

[AustinL_NHL]

The Sabres would be absolutely foolish to give up Helenius for a couple of meh players that wouldn't move the needle much, if at all.

But if there was a team to make that type of mistake, it would be Buffalo...

[YyjFlames]

Originally Posted by AustinL_NHL

The Sabres would be absolutely foolish to give up Helenius for a couple of meh players that wouldn't move the needle much, if at all.

But if there was a team to make that type of mistake, it would be Buffalo...

Kekalainen isn't scared of making moves, but he's not trading the potential next Finnish star, who's basically from his own hometown. He also didn't even let the kid go to the WJC, which would have been a great place to showcase him.

I'd love it if he were open to moving him, but it isn't happening.

Athletic article says Kekalainen is willing to make a move before the deadline, but he's going to be patient as they want to do more than just get into the playoffs: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...mo-kekalainen/

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by dammage79

Helenius is the dream acquisition. But I cannot imagine he's anywhere close to available for trade. He's had a really nice start for the sabers.

Pass. Stay away from Finn's. Their bust rate is just to high in modern day hockey.

[memphusk]

Originally Posted by Aarongavey

Wright is a little bit better than Kakko when he was traded and he is a year younger.

I say that a 2nd, a 3rd and Hanley gets er done.

Doubtful, based on position.

[Royle9]

Helenius is playing very well in the AHL.
I’m not too worried about a bust, but definitely a lower ceiling.
Either way, Buffalo isn’t moving him nor is Kadri or Coleman waiving to go there lol.

[1qqaaz]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

Pass. Stay away from Finn's. Their bust rate is just to high in modern day hockey.

For whatever reason, Finns and Quebecers are extremely risky.
Even at the top of drats.

[Yanda]

With Lomberg a UFA at the end of the year would he be worth a 2nd to a contender? do we want to pay 2+ mil for a 32 year old Lomberg and if so what term?

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by Yanda

With Lomberg a UFA at the end of the year would he be worth a 2nd to a contender? do we want to pay 2+ mil for a 32 year old Lomberg and if so what term?

You get whatever they offer for Lombo, he's not the kind of player you hold off moving for a massive return.

[getbak]

Originally Posted by Yanda

With Lomberg a UFA at the end of the year would he be worth a 2nd to a contender? do we want to pay 2+ mil for a 32 year old Lomberg and if so what term?

I'd be surprised if he returns a second, but I think a third or fourth are certainly possible.