2025/2026 Season Trade Rumours and Speculation Thread

[InternationalVillager]

Originally Posted by Knut

I think 14+ 20 + Prospect/Player from Columbus is pretty much the market for Andersson.

I think it would be just 1 pick + prospect/player from CBJ if they cant reach extension.

Andersson is older and an expiring UFA.

[Ashasx]

Originally Posted by Knut

I think 14+ 20 + Prospect/Player from Columbus is pretty much the market for Andersson.

I just can't see Anderson fetching two 1st rounders in that range.

[Roko]

Originally Posted by Roko

Pagnotta saying rumblings San Jose is exploring trading 2OA again

Exact wording of the tweet, can’t grab it atm.

“ Chatter this morning that the San Jose Sharks are exploring the market on the 2nd overall pick. They want a young, established NHL talent as part of any return.” at 12:03pm

[ForeverFlameFan]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Barzal for 4th oa?

https://twitter.com/user/status/1938665544833737119

Absolutely.

Barzal would be a great pickup for Utah.

[Bonded]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

I just can't see Anderson fetching two 1st rounders in that range.

I’d have said the same before the Dobson trade. If Andersson is willing to sign in Columbus then maybe they pull the trigger

[Macho0978]

Originally Posted by Toonage

Still, 9OA? For him? Ras should totally get two 1sts at that rate

Hell Ras should pull #7 from Boston alone for that matter

It said move up to 9...Rust isn't getting 9OV alone

[Macho0978]

There goes the Flames getting NYI's unprotected 1st in 26, clearly, they are rebuilding.

[FlamesDraftPrognosticator]

Originally Posted by Knut

I think 14+ 20 + Prospect/Player from Columbus is pretty much the market for Andersson.

It’s probably not far from this but likely instead of 20th, replace that with a 2nd or 3rd.

[Unknown]

Originally Posted by Psytic

I agree and we cant say that we have a guy like Hintz either that just has great chemistry or that our supporting cast is as good for him to thrive. However, both him and Rantannen are elite so if you are under a mandate from Murray Edwards to make payoff revenue, you'd have to consider it. I'm a team build through the draft guy but we all know that's probably not Conroy's marching orders...

Similar thoughts here, however I see that Rantanen >>> Robertson quite easily (especially when it comes to playoff production).

[Tbull8]

Originally Posted by Roko

Exact wording of the tweet, can’t grab it atm.

“ Chatter this morning that the San Jose Sharks are exploring the market on the 2nd overall pick. They want a young, established NHL talent as part of any return.” at 12:03pm

Pospisil? Zary?

[bluejays]

I don't care what anyone says, San Jose isn't going to deal that #2. They have a chance to draft a high end controllable asset. They're sending floaters out there to gauge an overpayment, but next to someone willing to trade them a superstar, no one player is going to make a difference to their rebuild at this moment.


They're going to make the pick.

[Monahammer]

Originally Posted by Tbull8

Anything not named Wolf Parekh or Coronato needs to be on the table.

18th
32nd
Rasmus
Zary
Mews
Brz
Protected 2026 1sts

Any combo of 3-4 of those

Yes, except I think Coronato should be on the table if it's 2 in the mix.

[Tbull8]

Originally Posted by bluejays

I don't care what anyone says, San Jose isn't going to deal that #2. They have a chance to draft a high end controllable asset. They're sending floaters out there to gauge an overpayment, but next to someone willing to trade them a superstar, no one player is going to make a difference to their rebuild at this moment.


They're going to make the pick.

Could see them moving it for Robertson. Young established top line guy with size

[Scroopy Noopers]

Originally Posted by Roko

Exact wording of the tweet, can’t grab it atm.

“ Chatter this morning that the San Jose Sharks are exploring the market on the 2nd overall pick. They want a young, established NHL talent as part of any return.” at 12:03pm

Just for fun I’m thinking this would be a brilliant cap move for Dallas to move Robertson and then try to get one of these kids into the lineup on their entry level deal while cup chasing….

[5abi]

Originally Posted by Royle9

There’s so many trades that materialize into nothing, I think some of you would be surprised. Often times teams agree over the phone and then change their mind when it comes to putting names on paper, or another team checks in and offers more. Sometimes GMs leverage one trade to another team to give them one last chance, it’s so complicated and so many moving pieces it’s unreal how busy they are.

I don’t think insiders are lying, I know us speculators and mini-insiderrrrs aren’t lying, but infornationbwe share is never a for sure unless we say it is. We often share information based on speculation or talk and things usually do change.

Don’t forget Craig said himself just yesterday that he had 2 scouts almost come to fists because they were so passionate about selections/prospects. It’s intense, high stress and anxiety.


If these last 24h have taught me anything it’s that life is too short to sweat the small stuff. Don’t take life or health for granted and make the most of every day.

We shouldn’t be attaching each other on here, we’re all passionate fans who want to see the team succeed at the end of the day. We just have varying opinions and ideas and that’s okay. Let’s keep it civil and keep the faith in Craig.

<3 I love this forum, I love being able to share tidbits and I’m sorry I can’t keep up these last few days. But reading this on and off when I can keeps me sane.

Let’s all get along! Let’s get a cup here and that’s all that matters.

Thanks Rosales how’d your moms surgery go?

[stemit14]

Originally Posted by Tbull8

Could see them moving it for Robertson. Young established top line guy with size

That’s my hope because Dallas likely would prefer players that make them a better team right now more than a 2nd overall pick (again, I hope). I think they would value low cap hit impact NHLers like Andersson and Posposil.

[Tbull8]

Originally Posted by Scroopy Noopers

Just for fun I’m thinking this would be a brilliant cap move for Dallas to move Robertson and then try to get one of these kids into the lineup on their entry level deal while cup chasing….

OR that pick goes to the flames along with some cap to get Ras (who they apparently really want), and the space to sign Marner. Robertson for Ras++ and Marner looks pretty good

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by Tbull8

Pospisil? Zary?

I doubt that’s what they have in mind.

[underGRADFlame]

[TOfan]

Originally Posted by Psytic

Rantanen's WAR is only 0.5 above Robertson's so they are pretty close. I dont know why people think Robertson is some bum.. Its very strange how people view him around here. He is literally top 10 in the league for all fwds. We can't guarantee the same kind of dynamic supporting cast that Dallas has here obviously... but he's an elite player.

Welp, I’m just a guy with a job, kids, and an addiction to golf. So the amount of time I have to spend pouring over stats, teaching myself analytics, is basically limited to reading things on the internet and this forum for about a hour give or take a day.

If Robertson is the guy to pursue, then I’m all for it. Hope it works. Would love to see the Flames, on day, draft and develop an elite 1C but maybe I’m just fooling myself.