2025/2026 Season Trade Rumours and Speculation Thread

[TOfan]

Originally Posted by Wolven

Last list I wrote down from Diss' post was:

Very interested: Jackets and Stars
Also interested: Ottawa, Detroit, Florida, Montreal, NYR, San Jose, Toronto, Utah, and Vegas

Ottawa and Montreal acquired RD and I think Florida is going to keep Ekblad. Still leaves 8 teams hunting for RD, although teams like the Leafs and Knights do not have much to offer the Flames.

I think it gets done early July. The Flames likely want it settled. Andersson likely wants it done and the acquiring team likely wants it done.

That said, I’d expect a conditional ‘26 (top 10 perhaps). End of the day, Flames get a ‘26 or ‘27 1St +.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Originally Posted by TOfan

Maybe I’ve missed something but I believe Utah and Columbus are or have been rumoured to be looking for a RH D. Believe both have their ‘26 1sts.

Dreger might be leaking things to help the Flames.

Wouldn’t be surprised if he breaks the deal.

[robertsfanatic]

depending on what the result of the Ras trade is, i would like Jeannot for the Flames...imagine him, Pops, and Lombo running around the ice, plus Klapka!

[SuperMatt18]

Originally Posted by Paulie Walnuts

Dreger might be leaking things to help the Flames.

Wouldn’t be surprised if he breaks the deal.

Dreger always has decent insight onto whatever team Nonis is working for

[Wolven]

Originally Posted by TOfan

I think it gets done early July. The Flames likely want it settled. Andersson likely wants it done and the acquiring team likely wants it done.

That said, I’d expect a conditional ‘26 (top 10 perhaps). End of the day, Flames get a ‘26 or ‘27 1St +.

If I were in GMCC's shoes, Plan B would to settle on a package with a 2026 1st but 2027 is getting too far out for "The Plan".

In either case, Plan A would be pushing for a drafted or established C to line up better with Wolf (but knowing that it will probably a long shot).
- Toronto has nothing of interest
- Vegas also has very little of interest and it would be self-sabotaging for the Flames to help Vegas at all next season
- NYR doesn't make sense, they need LD support if Miller leaves
- Detroit likely doesn't work as we would want Danielson and they do not want to give him up
- Utah could be a great fit as they have lots of good young Cs (more than roster spots for them to play in) and a need for a #1RD so they can compete this year
- San Jose also has a lot of young Cs and is desperate for a number of D upgrades and depth as they prepare to circle the drain for another season
- Blue Jackets need D upgrades to get from a bubble team to a playoff team
- Stars need to get from the Conference finals to Cup contention and RD is a weakness. Cap constraints are huge here which makes Andersson their only choice but how can they meet the Flames needs??

[bluejays]

Originally Posted by Wolven

If I were in GMCC's shoes, Plan B would to settle on a package with a 2026 1st but 2027 is getting too far out for "The Plan".

In either case, Plan A would be pushing for a drafted or established C to line up better with Wolf (but knowing that it will probably a long shot).
- Toronto has nothing of interest
- Vegas also has very little of interest and it would be self-sabotaging for the Flames to help Vegas at all next season
- NYR doesn't make sense, they need LD support if Miller leaves
- Detroit likely doesn't work as we would want Danielson and they do not want to give him up
- Utah could be a great fit as they have lots of good young Cs (more than roster spots for them to play in) and a need for a #1RD so they can compete this year
- San Jose also has a lot of young Cs and is desperate for a number of D upgrades and depth as they prepare to circle the drain for another season
- Blue Jackets need D upgrades to get from a bubble team to a playoff team
- Stars need to get from the Conference finals to Cup contention and RD is a weakness. Cap constraints are huge here which makes Andersson their only choice but how can they meet the Flames needs??

Carolina's about to miss out on Marner. Would think they'd be interested, especially with Burns aging. Wonder if Stankoven could be a target?

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by bluejays

Carolina's about to miss out on Marner. Would think they'd be interested, especially with Burns aging. Wonder if Stankoven could be a target?

For Ras no way. Stankovin was the big piece they got for Rantanen he is a building block for them

[Wolven]

Originally Posted by bluejays

Carolina's about to miss out on Marner. Would think they'd be interested, especially with Burns aging. Wonder if Stankoven could be a target?

Thanks, I forgot about the 'Canes being on a couple of lists earlier in the offseason. They do not have a #1RD and their second pair could use some help too depending on how you view Walker, Gostisbehere, and Chatfield.

Stankoven would definitely be the target for the Flames. I don't really see much else that is a good fit for the Flames needs.

[getbak]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

Dreger always has decent insight onto whatever team Nonis is working for

[Rhett44]

Kypreos reporting that teams have been inquiring about a Kadri trade, Leafs included.

Let's do it Craig, pull the trigger!!!

[Royle9]

Originally Posted by Rhett44

Kypreos reporting that teams have been inquiring about a Kadri trade, Leafs included.

Let's do it Craig, pull the trigger!!!

[SuperMatt18]

Originally Posted by Royle9

Any insight into the type of package the Flames would be looking for I return for Andersson.

2 1sts?
1sts + prospect?

[iloveicedhockey]

Originally Posted by Royle9

It never ends.

[Groot]

Originally Posted by Rhett44

Kypreos reporting that teams have been inquiring about a Kadri trade, Leafs included.

Let's do it Craig, pull the trigger!!!

[The Original FFIV]

Originally Posted by Wolven

Thanks, I forgot about the 'Canes being on a couple of lists earlier in the offseason. They do not have a #1RD and their second pair could use some help too depending on how you view Walker, Gostisbehere, and Chatfield.

Stankoven would definitely be the target for the Flames. I don't really see much else that is a good fit for the Flames needs.

Thing is canes have nikushkin and morrow in the wings. And sounds like coach wants burns back. They have first round picks from Rantanen deal, but probably want to use those to bolster forward group especially if they want to compete against Florida.

Unfortunately we have to wait until after free agency I believe. There will be teams who will be missing out on top talent and looking to improve back end. That’s when teams will circle back to us (hopefully) and give us some improved offers. And I hope we don’t get hellbent on picks. Good prospects are just as good.

[Rhett44]

Originally Posted by Groot

I'm posting a rumor from a trade insider. You are very antagonizing with your posts and trying to start a fight. But it's a legit rumor I am posting.

I thought this thread was to post rumors and speculation. I really don't understand why some people are so hostile on this website.

[ComixZone]

https://twitter.com/user/status/1939148252810453398

[Harry Lime]

If the Hurricanes are in on Ras, then it's Bradley Nadeau, or hang up the phone.

[Rhett44]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

https://twitter.com/user/status/1939148252810453398

Weird, Conroy himself said Vladar wants to test free agency the other day.

[dammage79]

I think Vlad understood after today the only real option for him was Edmonton lol.