2025/2026 Season Trade Rumours and Speculation Thread

[Monahammer]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

Meh. I just don't think he's that good. He's a tier below the elite players, and I put Kaprizov in that category. He's a career PPG guy who still tends to miss big chunks of the season.

It's Mark Stone's team, and when he's not healthy, they crap the bed in the POs.

Eichel must have been reading this thread yesterday. 2 goals on us and 9 points in 4 games. Lol.

[Jiri Hrdina]

Originally Posted by Sandman

I think Jiri is saying that there's no way CBJ lets Lindstrom slip through their fingers, he's far too valuable.

Correct. They invested a high pick in him. I don't think they trade him.

[getbak]

Originally Posted by cam_wmh

Lindstrom, is an interesting one. Columbus has to sign him by Jun 1, 2026. He could wait that extra 1-2 months post Michigan's last game, and sign anywhere.

Now that's he's in college, the college player rules apply to him, so they own his rights until 2028.

[The Original FFIV]

Originally Posted by Sandman

Man, there was a time when Lapierre was almost as "blue chip" as a prospect can be- but his injuries have taken a big bite out of him. I would definitely take a chance on the kid, but I wouldn't be willing to pay a big price to acquire him at this point.

I remember when he was there for us after we traded down the first time and BT traded the pick again. High skilled guy but questions about compete/motor. and as you say, injuries have taken a toll. Where would he slot into the lineup though? Needs to be top 9 to be effective.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Monahammer

Eichel must have been reading this thread yesterday. 2 goals on us and 9 points in 4 games. Lol.

Points versus Calgary don't prove much (though he had a great game last night).

Not sure where you get your nine points in 4 games though. Last 4 games he has 4 points, and was shut out the game before last. He has 9 points total versus the Flames since going to Vegas (in 12 games). He actually had a better PPG versus Calgary in Buffalo (7 in 7).

But that's not that unusual. A good but not elite centre like Scheifele has 26 points in 25 games versus Calgary versus Eichel's 16 in 19. JT Miller has 34 in 25.

[PepsiFree]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

Points versus Calgary don't prove much (though he had a great game last night).

Not sure where you get your nine points in 4 games though. Last 4 games he has 4 points, and was shut out the game before last. He has 9 points total versus the Flames since going to Vegas (in 12 games). He actually had a better PPG versus Calgary in Buffalo (7 in 7).

But that's not that unusual. A good but not elite centre like Scheifele has 26 points in 25 games versus Calgary versus Eichel's 16 in 19. JT Miller has 34 in 25.

You must be looking at something else (goals maybe?), he had four points in his first game and has a point in every game (7 going into the Flames’ game, 9 after 4).

[Samonadreau]

^^ Eichel has 9 points in 4 games this season.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by PepsiFree

You must be looking at something else, he had four points in his first game and has a point in every game (7 going into the Flames’ game, 9 after 4).

Oh, I thought he was talking just versus the Flames

https://www.statmuse.com/nhl/ask/eichel-vs-flames

He's obviously having a great start to the year. Way above his average.

[Harry Lime]

I'd love to take flyers on guys like Lapierre and sillinger. I honestly think that they would be cheaper to trade for than most people think. Especially lapierre, who is in a position to fail in Washington.

The problem i see is that calgary has tied its hands in the center position, and to a lesser extent at forward. Zary or lapierre as 4th line center isn't great.

Still, better than what the Capitals are doing with him.

[TOfan]

Originally Posted by Harry Lime

I'd love to take flyers on guys like Lapierre and sillinger. I honestly think that they would be cheaper to trade for than most people think. Especially lapierre, who is in a position to fail in Washington.

The problem i see is that calgary has tied its hands in the center position, and to a lesser extent at forward. Zary or lapierre as 4th line center isn't great.

Still, better than what the Capitals are doing with him.

Can I interest you in a slightly used Hnat Dominicelli or an Aaron Gavey???

[Harry Lime]

yes

[Sandman]

Originally Posted by gvitaly

He looked so good during the Helinka Gretzky cup. I remember the Flames having a couple of chances to grab him before they traded down and got Zary. Which seems like great asset management now. Unfortunately, I think we only got Poirier and Boltman out of it.

Originally Posted by The Original FFIV

I remember when he was there for us after we traded down the first time and BT traded the pick again. High skilled guy but questions about compete/motor. and as you say, injuries have taken a toll. Where would he slot into the lineup though? Needs to be top 9 to be effective.

The way I remember it, and please correct me if I'm wrong, is that the Flames' main target was Dawson Mercer- but they started trading down when Mercer was selected with pick #18 (I think the Flames originally owned pick #19?).

At any rate, the question would indeed be where we put him, as there's really no room for a project right now.

[Flames1217]

Originally Posted by Sandman

The way I remember it, and please correct me if I'm wrong, is that the Flames' main target was Dawson Mercer- but they started trading down when Mercer was selected with pick #18 (I think the Flames originally owned pick #19?).

At any rate, the question would indeed be where we put him, as there's really no room for a project right now.

This was the rumored case and I fully believe that the Flames have been pursuing Mercer since.