2024/2025 Season trade rumours and speculation thread

[HitterD]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

From what I have heard coming out of Toronto is that Tavares will be kept, I expect a multi year deal with an AVV of 6.5M. Mitch Marner is going to free agency, his Leaf days are over. They do not expect Bennett to make it to free agency and even if he does the belief is Bennett is going to get overpaid by someone and it won't be Toronto. There is also a lot of noise out there that Bennett has no interest in playing for the Leafs

I don’t disagree with any of this, but I do think (no insider here) that this is Bennetts big chance to cash in, especially after this playoff performance. He might take a little less to stay in Florida, no state taxes helps, but ultimately I don’t think Florida can or will overpay him and I think another team on the cusp likely will. I’d bet he will go to the highest bidder that’s a contender

[Ped]

The Panthers have 19 million in cap space next year.


They have to replace or re-sign Bennett, Marchand, Nosek, Sturm, Ekblad, Megna, Schmidt, and Vanecek. Samoskevich will need a new contract.


In another year Bob will be off the books, at least at his current contract, and Luostarinen will be looking for a raise.

[Icon]

Panteros are all in this year and next year, then likely in the mushy middle for bit until they sort out plans in net.

I still can't believe they traded Knight. Sure they got Jones but that left a huge hole after Bob's done.

Essentially counting on a trade to replace Bob seems very risky. But I guess you don't care if it gets you multiple cups in the meantime

[PepsiFree]

Originally Posted by Icon

Panteros are all in this year and next year, then likely in the mushy middle for bit until they sort out plans in net.

I still can't believe they traded Knight. Sure they got Jones but that left a huge hole after Bob's done.

Essentially counting on a trade to replace Bob seems very risky. But I guess you don't care if it gets you multiple cups in the meantime

It’s hard enough to get to the status of legitimate cup contender (teams that are likely to make the conference finals). It’s even rarer to be at the point where you’re not just a possible, but a likely cup winner.

Florida basically has to go for it. Push in all the chips and try to get one or two more cups out of this, and then accept the downturn. That’s better imo than playing it safe and trying to just extend the contender window. Look at Carolina, they just don’t have the chops and might never win a cup.

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by Icon

Panteros are all in this year and next year, then likely in the mushy middle for bit until they sort out plans in net.

I still can't believe they traded Knight. Sure they got Jones but that left a huge hole after Bob's done.

Essentially counting on a trade to replace Bob seems very risky. But I guess you don't care if it gets you multiple cups in the meantime

They needed to trade Knight to fit Seth Jones in for cap reasons.

[FlamesAddiction]

KHL star Maxim Shabanov has apparently narrowed it down to either Vegas or Pittsburgh. The Islanders and Flyers were apparently in the mix as well. He is a pretty intriguing player. He is really small, like 5'8" and 160lbs, but has tonnes of skill. It's a long shot for a player that size, but pretty much zero risk to give him a shot.

[shutout]

5 NHL restricted free agents could become trade candidates

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/638...ndidates-2025/

Bowen Byram, LHD, Buffalo Sabres
Contract projections: eight years at $8 million (Evolving-Hockey), five years at $7.2 million (AFP Analytics)

Marco Rossi, C, Minnesota Wild
Contract projections: eight years at $7.7 million (Evolving-Hockey), seven years at $7.4 million (AFP Analytics)

Noah Dobson, RHD, New York Islanders
Contract projections: eight years at $10.1 million (Evolving-Hockey), eight years at $10.3 million (AFP Analytics)

K’Andre Miller, LHD, New York Rangers
Contract projections: four years at $5.9 million (Evolving-Hockey), six years at $6 million (AFP Analytics)

JJ Peterka, RW, Buffalo Sabres
Contract projections: seven years at $7.8 million (AFP Analytics), six years at $6.8 million (Evolving-Hockey)

[Royle9]

All this Byram talk was interesting.

Heard on a podcast this morning from the Buffalo perspective and was shocked at the kind of return they "think" they are looking at:

(I'll add they said Buffalo is looking for a top 4D/top 6 forward as a return, not interested in prospects/picks as the sole return)

Byram to CGY seems like it "makes the most sense" but the return was the hangup - mentioned guys like Coronato/Zary and Kadri.
Byram to SJ for Eklund and likely pick swapping to make it work.
Byram to NYI for Dobson and Duclair
Byram to MIN for Rossi


The list of teams that have what the Sabres want in return is very "small".
Ultimately think that Buffalo should find a way to keep him, but then said they don't think Buffalo will want to pay him as a #1 PP guy even if he improves. Comes down to opportunity and agree they don't see that happening in Buffalo.

SJ, CHI and CGY they feel are the best matches from Byram's perspective. Said he has all the power, and Buffalo has to make a decision here sooner rather than later (would prefer to get it done before the season ends). Ultimately comes down to opportunity and the ability to cement himself as the #1 guy in the immediate future.

[Demetric]

Originally Posted by Royle9

All this Byram talk was interesting.

Heard on a podcast this morning from the Buffalo perspective and was shocked at the kind of return they "think" they are looking at:

(I'll add they said Buffalo is looking for a top 4D/top 6 forward as a return, not interested in prospects/picks as the sole return)

Byram to CGY seems like it "makes the most sense" but the return was the hangup - mentioned guys like Coronato/Zary and Kadri.
Byram to SJ for Eklund and likely pick swapping to make it work.
Byram to NYI for Dobson and Duclair
Byram to MIN for Rossi


The list of teams that have what the Sabres want in return is very "small".
Ultimately think that Buffalo should find a way to keep him, but then said they don't think Buffalo will want to pay him as a #1 PP guy even if he improves. Comes down to opportunity and agree they don't see that happening in Buffalo.

SJ, CHI and CGY they feel are the best matches from Byram's perspective. Said he has all the power, and Buffalo has to make a decision here sooner rather than later (would prefer to get it done before the season ends). Ultimately comes down to opportunity and the ability to cement himself as the #1 guy in the immediate future.

did they forget about top 4 RD Anderson? lol

[Royle9]

Originally Posted by Demetric

did they forget about top 4 RD Anderson? lol

They all agreed he likely wouldn't sign in Buffalo so wouldn't be considered part of any trade.

Everyone's favorite Frank Serevalli's top 10 trade targets as of this morning:

1. JJ Peterka
2. Chris Kreider
3. Marco Rossi
4. Bowen Byram
5. Jonathan Marchessalt
6. Rasmus Andersson
7. Erik Karlsson
8. Connor Murphy
9. John Gibson
10. K'Andre Miller

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by Royle9

All this Byram talk was interesting.

Heard on a podcast this morning from the Buffalo perspective and was shocked at the kind of return they "think" they are looking at:

(I'll add they said Buffalo is looking for a top 4D/top 6 forward as a return, not interested in prospects/picks as the sole return)

Byram to CGY seems like it "makes the most sense" but the return was the hangup - mentioned guys like Coronato/Zary and Kadri.
Byram to SJ for Eklund and likely pick swapping to make it work.
Byram to NYI for Dobson and Duclair
Byram to MIN for Rossi


The list of teams that have what the Sabres want in return is very "small".
Ultimately think that Buffalo should find a way to keep him, but then said they don't think Buffalo will want to pay him as a #1 PP guy even if he improves. Comes down to opportunity and agree they don't see that happening in Buffalo.

SJ, CHI and CGY they feel are the best matches from Byram's perspective. Said he has all the power, and Buffalo has to make a decision here sooner rather than later (would prefer to get it done before the season ends). Ultimately comes down to opportunity and the ability to cement himself as the #1 guy in the immediate future.

Which PODCAST? I am looking for more offseason chatter type listens than hearing how the Oilers are going to win the cup

Thanks in advance

[Enoch Root]

He is just turning 24, and 2 teams have already given up on him. That, plus the fact that it sounds like he is looking to be 'the guy', makes me very nervous. If we could get him at a discount, then sure, great. Otherwise, too many red flags for me.

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

He is just turning 24, and 2 teams have already given up on him. That, plus the fact that it sounds like he is looking to be 'the guy', makes me very nervous. If we could get him at a discount, then sure, great. Otherwise, too many red flags for me.

Definitely a few red flags for sure. I have heard some not great things about Byram but not sure what to believe. The Athletic says it is likely 8x8 that gets it done and it would be weird to have him as the highest paid D on the team.

Flames and Sabres are not great trade partners and it is why we don’t have Cozens on our team either.

[ForeverFlameFan]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

He is just turning 24, and 2 teams have already given up on him. That, plus the fact that it sounds like he is looking to be 'the guy', makes me very nervous. If we could get him at a discount, then sure, great. Otherwise, too many red flags for me.

He’s been the #3 twice when I do feel like he has top pairing potential. Slotting him with Weegs or Parekh down the road is ideal. Power/Dahlin are already a solid pairing and before that Toews and Makar take the bulk of the top pairing minutes. I don’t see any harm in Byram wanting to get that opportunity elsewhere. It was already a weird trade to begin with to Buffalo, but we all knew that was gonna happen eventually, just not this soon.

[traptor]

I don't see the fit for Byram here. He doesn't fit the mold of what we need.

We have our future D1-PP1 guy that we need to give all the opportunities to succeed in Parehk.

We shouldn't be blowing big assets on a young D man. We need to find a center.

Unless they think they can bring in Byram, then swap him or Parehk for that center.\



Rossi makes a ton of sense for us. Yeah he's not perfect, you wish he was 6'5 and shot right, but he's what's available that fits what we need.

[Toonage]

He's a young established LHD. The Flames could absolutely use him.

Right now who plays with Weegar and keeps Weegar on his RS? Bahl?

[Jiri Hrdina]

Why are the Sabres trading Peterka? Seems like he's actually one of their good players.
Such a weird organization.

[Toonage]

I've heard Seravalli bring up Peterka numerous times when it comes to what the Flames might be looking for. Enough to make me think that's not just out of thin air.

[Calgary4LIfe]

The Flames can only realistically offer Zary in a trade, with picks/prospects to balance out the value.



Buffalo is a talented team, and still full of young good players. What they need are leaders like Backlund, Coleman, Kadri, Weegar, Huberdeau, Andersson and Lomberg. Unfortunately, none of these guys would want to go there. So that leaves Coronato (just extended) and Zary.



I personally think Byram is over-hyped, and also has questionable durability. I do like that he is a LHS, however. Most people would rank Byram as the more valuable piece over Zary, but given the gaping hole in the Flames' organization at center - especially ignoring centers that are way past 30 - and I would really hesitate to move Zary for Byram.


Maybe Klapka is a piece you include in that trade - I have no idea what his worth is, but I would think that his value to the Flames is probably higher than his perceived value around the league. I would assume Parekh and Wolf are, of course, non-starters. I don't see them being interested in players like Honzek who aren't NHL regulars. Pospisil would be a great pick-up by them, but again, I don't think Pospisil has much value around the league, and would much rather keep him (and I am not saying one-for-one obviously - just listing players who may be good targets for the Sabres as part of a package).


Flames just don't have enough valuable pieces in that 22-26 year old gap. Andersson may not have Buffalo on his NTC (though I would bet Buffalo is indeed on there), but no way they make that trade without Andersson agreeing to re-sign there (which would shock me). Andersson is the only piece that makes sense, but isn't happening. Kadri too, and though I am sure he still loves Toronto, Buffalo probably isn't a place he would entertain a trade too, if he is even willing to entertain any trades at all.

[SuperMatt18]

Byram isn't a $8M player IMO, he hasn't shown he's going to be that guy at the NHL level

His value is a 1st and 3rd or 1st, 2nd, 3rd as an RFA.

All of the rumoured returns in Royle's post seem crazy to me - he returned Casey Mittelstadt when he probably had more value a year ago.

Zary feels like the biggest piece on the table from the Flames side.