2025/2026 Season Trade Rumours and Speculation Thread

[D as in David]

Originally Posted by camm13

Laine looked like a exciting player earlier on in Winnipeg, now he's the type to step on a lego in preseason and be out for the year

Don't let him visit Sharangovich's home.

[Stampede2TheCup]

Originally Posted by ResAlien

If the Flames actually trade Kadri today the only extension that will need to be negotiated will be in my pants

Lol, I’m saving the “monetary” thanks for insiders, but thanks for making me laugh out loud for the second time today.

[Torture]

What happened to Laine anyways? Is his body just broken? Doesn't care? He used to be a pretty outstanding goalscorer and he's still only 27.
Is there any chance at reclamation?

[Royle9]

Originally Posted by Torture

What happened to Laine anyways? Is his body just broken? Doesn't care? He used to be a pretty outstanding goalscorer and he's still only 27.
Is there any chance at reclamation?

Video games - Apparently he had/has quite the addiction.

[Jiri Hrdina]

Originally Posted by Torture

What happened to Laine anyways? Is his body just broken? Doesn't care? He used to be a pretty outstanding goalscorer and he's still only 27.
Is there any chance at reclamation?

Started well with Montreal but then had injury problems, and I think also got displaced by younger players.

I would sign him to a 1 year show me deal for sure.

[BaconGuy]

Originally Posted by Torture

What happened to Laine anyways? Is his body just broken? Doesn't care? He used to be a pretty outstanding goalscorer and he's still only 27.
Is there any chance at reclamation?

All world shot, All world lack of work ethic

[GreenLantern2814]

Originally Posted by Torture

What happened to Laine anyways? Is his body just broken? Doesn't care? He used to be a pretty outstanding goalscorer and he's still only 27.
Is there any chance at reclamation?

Feels like he hasn’t been relevant in a Fortnite.

[chedder]

Originally Posted by Torture

What happened to Laine anyways? Is his body just broken? Doesn't care? He used to be a pretty outstanding goalscorer and he's still only 27.

Is there any chance at reclamation?

He has spoken publicly about mental health struggles, treatment and says he has a better handle on it recently.

[Eric Vail]

Would Montreal want to trade Josh Anderson to get out from his $5.5 million for this year and next? Seems a lot for 20 points.

That would help taking on Kadri's contract.

[Eric Vail]

Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina

Started well with Montreal but then had injury problems, and I think also got displaced by younger players.

I would sign him to a 1 year show me deal for sure.

If it went well, they could trade him at the deadline.

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Josh Anderson makes too much sense from a money standpoint. But the futures compensation better be good in that case as unlike Anderson, Kadri is still worth his price tag.

[savardandjokinen]

Originally Posted by Eric Vail

Would Montreal want to trade Josh Anderson to get out from his $5.5 million for this year and next? Seems a lot for 20 points.

That would help taking on Kadri's contract.

I know it’s not gonna happen but I’d love a Kadri + Coleman (50% retained) for Laine + Anderson + extra futures deal

Makes the cap benefits more intriguing for MTL, while also having us not need to retain on Kadri, and maximizes our future pool in this deal from one of the most stacked organizations in terms of prospects in the league.

[stemit14]

It does seem like the insiders have gone very quiet since the Parayko fiasco. Friedman looks like a child sitting in time out at the desk this year. Normally he’s constantly throwing out rumours and speculation.

He also mentioned that an NHL executive grilled him over the Parayko thing.

[Roko]

Originally Posted by stemit14

It does seem like the insiders have gone very quiet since the Parayko fiasco. Friedman looks like a child sitting in time out at the desk this year. Normally he’s constantly throwing out rumours and speculation.

Feels like they all got an email

[Scroopy Noopers]

Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina

Started well with Montreal but then had injury problems, and I think also got displaced by younger players.

I would sign him to a 1 year show me deal for sure.

He’s a power play assassin. He was basically automatic 5 on 4 for a stretch there in Montreal.

[musth]

Originally Posted by stemit14

It does seem like the insiders have gone very quiet since the Parayko fiasco. Friedman looks like a child sitting in time out at the desk this year. Normally he’s constantly throwing out rumours and speculation.

He also mentioned that an NHL executive grilled him over the Parayko thing.

good. there is one thing to spread info or tidbits, its another to make these things your entire spiel.

i miss trades in the nhl before all this insider crap

[Roko]

Laine could get tons of time here going into UFA. Makes tons of sense for him. Parekh Gridin Laine PP1 could be fun. Just missing a centre

[Buff]

No trades have been announced for a while now. We're in the eye of the storm. It's about to get furious. We're closer to the end. Hang in there peoples! It's about to happen!

[bluejays]

Not watching the tv coverage this year as I’m busy, but how are they filling the time? There have been only a couple trades. Seems like every year it’s all hype, little substance, and it tests their ability to bs for hours on end.

[ForeverFlameFan]

Originally Posted by Roko

Laine could get tons of time here going into UFA. Makes tons of sense for him. Parekh Gridin Laine PP1 could be fun. Just missing a centre

Ah yes, will fit right in here