2024/2025 Season trade rumours and speculation thread

[dissentowner]

Why on Earth would Dallas trade Robertson?

[Tbull8]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

Why on Earth would Dallas trade Robertson?

For cap space to acquire Marner

(Mostly kidding but crazier things have happened)

[prizefighterinferno]

Originally Posted by Tbull8

For cap space to acquire Marner

(Mostly kidding but crazier things have happened)

I think that's actually possible. However, it doesn't necessarily have to be Mitch if they're looking for a compositional change. They already added Rantanen who they maybe like better as a playoff performer, so you can use Robertson to backfill some higher-end depth and/or picks or prospect capital, and potentially backfill further in free agency before you need to pay Robertson 10+ at the end of next year.

I would be interested if I was Calgary despite Robertson being LW, mostly because elite producers at that size and age are tough to come by. That said, Robertson isn't a fast or "hard" player, so I'd also be intrigued by further adding some beef on the back end and Hague or someone huge but mobile does seem like it's on the wishlist to slot next to Weegar.

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by Tbull8

For cap space to acquire Marner

(Mostly kidding but crazier things have happened)

So they are going to trade a younger 100+ point winger for an older 100+ point player that's going to cost them way more money. I don't think I am buying that.

[dissentowner]

All I am saying is if I am betting on where Marner ends up it's Utah.

[CliffFletcher]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

Why on Earth would Dallas trade Robertson?

Dallas can keep going back to the well with the same core guys, the way the Hurricanes have, or they can change it up. They have enough of a sample size in the playoffs that presumably management feels Robertson won’t help get them to the next level. He doesn’t have great speed, and he struggles in high-pressure, fast-paced, physical games. Basically, he doesn’t produce in big games the way he does in the regular season.

[MissTeeks]

Kypreos Trade Board:

https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article...h-this-summer/

Andersson on his list:

The Flames put up a heck of a fight all season to stay in the playoff race, but the fact is the focus is on the future in this market, and GM Craig Conroy must manage his roster with that big picture in mind. Rasmus Andersson is a terrific defender, a Team Sweden mainstay, but he’ll turn 29 shortly after the next NHL season begins and is entering the final year of his contract with the Flames.

Eric Francis wrote that Andersson’s season-end media availability “certainly felt like a farewell press conference,” and Calgary could very well look to move out Andersson over the summer months. There’s a belief that Brad Treliving had interest in bringing Andersson to Toronto at the 2025 trade deadline: could that be re-examined, and could Rielly be involved?

Uh no thanks to that Rielly contract.

[prizefighterinferno]

The only way I could see Calgary being involved in a Reilly trade is if he's passing through to his next stop. Doesn't not fit the vision on the back end at all whether it's his age, contract, or style (soooo slow these days).

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by CliffFletcher

Dallas can keep going back to the well with the same core guys, the way the Hurricanes have, or they can change it up. They have enough of a sample size in the playoffs that presumably management feels Robertson won’t help get them to the next level. He doesn’t have great speed, and he struggles in high-pressure, fast-paced, physical games. Basically, he doesn’t produce in big games the way he does in the regular season.

He has 44 career playoff points in 56 games.

[CliffFletcher]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

He has 44 career playoff points in 56 games.

It’s not just about points, and not all points are created equal. Getting a second assist in a game 2 blowout isn’t the same as making big plays in elimination games.

The Stars have struggled to take the next step for a few years now. Given the depth of the team, that’s on the core guys.

[prizefighterinferno]

Originally Posted by CliffFletcher

It’s not just about points, and not all points are created equal. Getting a second assist in a game 2 blowout isn’t the same as making big plays in elimination games.

The Stars have struggled to take the next step for a few years now. Given the depth of the team, that’s on the core guys.

I mean, not to let anyone off the hook but Robertson was playing through injury and had two goals in the game they were eliminated in. He obviously struggled at times as an already slowish player that was on one leg but showed up in the conference finals.

I think Oettinger turning into a pumpkin and guys like Duchene/Johnston/Benn having brutal playoffs played a huge role as well.

[InternationalVillager]

Massive pass on Robertson

[Toonage]

Robertson has been this player in the conference finals the past few years though. Injury this year notwithstanding. But he did have some life at the end of this past series.

That said, he absolutely helps get a team there.

[Royle9]

We wouldn’t want to give up the assets for Robertson honestly.
Would take Parekh, Wolf ++ and would instantly become the dumbest move in franchise history.

I’m going to inquire on this, I can’t see any scenario where moving him makes sense for Dallas to be honest. Unless it’s a star for star move… but those are so rare.

[Bonded]

The owner did complain about how much money Robertson wanted. Maybe it is another Luka Doncic trade. That’s the only thing that makes sense to me

[Sec214]

Originally Posted by shutout

Of course you could help make it better and provide an update on how strongly are the Flames trying to pursue Rossi and what they might realistically give up to get him.

Rossi's camp is dropping notes around to drive up his value within Minnesota. I don't think their keen on moving the (24 Y/O Next Season) Center and would prefer to avoid ARB but it's a tool that is in place for a reason.

Offer sheets are not a threat here. Big Buyout penalties are done.

If they did, You would assume a cost controlled asset would be coming back.

Minnesota and Vancouver did discuss EP40 last season.

[Bonded]

Originally Posted by MissTeeks

Uh no thanks to that Rielly contract.

This is when NMCs help the Flames lol

[dammage79]

Everywhere I read Robertson's a LW. Once again, any assets the Flames plan on using to make any acquisitions should be spent prioritizing a top 6 center primarily and a LHD secondarily. And then if all things line up, a good RHS top 9 FW.

Can't wait to see what Conroy does leading into the draft and then FA. But adding LW I hope isn't one of those things.

[Sec214]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

All I am saying is if I am betting on where Marner ends up it's Utah.

San Jose.

Money isn't a factor for them (Cap). He's got a connection to the city (Jumbo and Patty). It's a great place to raise a family.

[Wastedyouth]

Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction

Agreed. The frustrating thing is that Calgary is at a huge disadvantage for making trades and signings. The only way to negate that is to have elite young talent that helps persuade good players to waive their movement clauses or sign contracts. The only reason why Edmonton has been able to attract talent and convince them to stay is because they have McDavid. Until then, the best tool the Flames have is the draft and being able to land a top 3 talent or two in the next few years would sure go a long way to help convince other players to come or stay.

What talent has Edmonton really attracted in FA of note other than Hyman?

Everyone else was traded for, or unwanted by the rest of the league.