2025/2026 Season Trade Rumours and Speculation Thread

[Jay Random]

Originally Posted by Red Potato Standing By

I read that as he wants to draft more Karri’s but you have to tank to do that

Kadri was picked 7th overall. You don't have to tank to get there.

[edslunch]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

https://thescore.com/nhl/news/3409662

Nashville putting Stamkos and Marshessault on the block

2017 is calling and wants its players back

[Rhett44]

Very good interview with Jamie McLennan on Barn Burner today. He was trying to calm down the fan base after the Maloney interview.

Made a good point that regardless of the words, the Flames haven't actually made any moves to try to be competitive. Said it is all PR talk and he would not be surprised if they trade some vets even well before the deadline. He said any words about being competitive are just words for their season ticket holders who might not want to hear the word rebuild.

Also said if Conroy was available he would have many calls from teams ready to hire him immediately, so would be shocked if he was not re signed.

Finally, said he isn't worried about the Flames not officially making players available. Said regardless of what other teams announce; Andersson, Kadri, and Coleman are still very valuable compared to what is available elsewhere.

[Red Potato Standing By]

Originally Posted by Jay Random

Kadri was picked 7th overall. You don't have to tank to get there.

Touché

[Jay Random]

Originally Posted by Red Potato Standing By

Touché

I'd still like to see the team draft considerably higher than 7th and get a considerably better player (when mature) than Kadri. I think we agree about that.

[1qqaaz]

Originally Posted by Jay Random

I'd still like to see the team draft considerably higher than 7th and get a considerably better player (when mature) than Kadri. I think we agree about that.

Considering elite first line centers are practically a necessity to win a cup, it's probably not smart to settle for good second line centers like Kadri.

Nearly all of the of the elite first line centers were picked top 2.

I almost wonder if the lack of super elite center is the reason that Dallas and Carolina have troubles making it to the finals.

[robertsfanatic]

Originally Posted by Rhett44

Very good interview with Jamie McLennan on Barn Burner today. He was trying to calm down the fan base after the Maloney interview.

Made a good point that regardless of the words, the Flames haven't actually made any moves to try to be competitive. Said it is all PR talk and he would not be surprised if they trade some vets even well before the deadline. He said any words about being competitive are just words for their season ticket holders who might not want to hear the word rebuild.

Also said if Conroy was available he would have many calls from teams ready to hire him immediately, so would be shocked if he was not re signed.

Finally, said he isn't worried about the Flames not officially making players available. Said regardless of what other teams announce; Andersson, Kadri, and Coleman are still very valuable compared to what is available elsewhere.

did it work to calm you down? hearing him say what so many posters have said to you already?

i'm not trying to pick a fight, i'm just tired of this topic being beaten to death.

[Rhett44]

Originally Posted by robertsfanatic

did it work to calm you down? hearing him say what so many posters have said to you already?

i'm not trying to pick a fight, i'm just tired of this topic being beaten to death.

He calmed me down for now, yes. Maybe I am a visual learner.

[robertsfanatic]

Originally Posted by Rhett44

He calmed me down for now, yes. Maybe I am a visual learner.

lol, fair enough.

edit to add: although i am happy when the Flames win, i would be more than okay for a top 5 pick this year.