2025/2026 Season Trade Rumours and Speculation Thread

[traptor]

I think Lomberg is a personality hire for the flames at this point.
He seem loud, positive and jokey.




For a team like the Flames, its important that they keep things loose and light.

[Two Fivenagame]

If the Flames really do tear it down and commit to adding younger players, I wonder if CC will seek to add some toughness to the lineup? Teams can't be hitting Parekh/Griddin/Reschney/McKenna without paying a price, and it's not like Lomberg is any kind of great deterrent, but he will stick up for his teammates.

The previous rebuild had the likes of Engellend, McGrattan, and Lucic. I could see CC keeping Lomberg and adding a thug on the blue line.

[ForeverFlameFan]

Originally Posted by traptor

I think Lomberg is a personality hire for the flames at this point.
He seem loud, positive and jokey.




For a team like the Flames, its important that they keep things loose and light.

The perfect 12th/13th forward.

[Wolven]

Originally Posted by Two Fivenagame

If the Flames really do tear it down and commit to adding younger players, I wonder if CC will seek to add some toughness to the lineup? Teams can't be hitting Parekh/Griddin/Reschney/McKenna without paying a price, and it's not like Lomberg is any kind of great deterrent, but he will stick up for his teammates.

The previous rebuild had the likes of Engellend, McGrattan, and Lucic. I could see CC keeping Lomberg and adding a thug on the blue line.

Moving out Andersson, Kadri, and Coleman does remove some grit but I do not believe that any of those guys are going to be first to ring the bell and make sure the other team is 'paying a price'.

At this point, I would probably expect that more out of Klapka. Even if he isn't the best fighter, there is something about having another team's big guy at 6'6" having to look up at his opponent. Phillips could add some deterrent too if he can show that he can play bottom pairing minutes and throw down when needed.

[stemit14]

Originally Posted by Two Fivenagame

If the Flames really do tear it down and commit to adding younger players, I wonder if CC will seek to add some toughness to the lineup? Teams can't be hitting Parekh/Griddin/Reschney/McKenna without paying a price, and it's not like Lomberg is any kind of great deterrent, but he will stick up for his teammates.

The previous rebuild had the likes of Engellend, McGrattan, and Lucic. I could see CC keeping Lomberg and adding a thug on the blue line.

I do agree with this but it has to be the right fit. The ceremonial fighter is less valuable today… it needs to be someone that will go nuts on the other team targeting people in response. If the flames tear it down (i.e. Kadri, Andersson and Coleman trade), I’d like teams to know the games against the flames will be a slugfest in terms of physicality. They will still likely lose lots of games next year but I’d like teams to have their heads up and know the game will get out of hand if they target the young guys. As an organization, the flames will have nothing to lose turning a random game in November into a bench clearing brawl. That game against Vancouver in the Monahan rookie season was fantastic and put an exclamation point on a season where they lost a lot of games but became known as the hardest working team in hockey… that carried over into the following season but with Gaudreau adding in a huge boost of skill and speed to the lineup.

Great example would be what happened to Parekh this year. If that happens next season to one of the flames young guys, make that what the game is about. Go nuts against the other team. Don’t care about the win or loss at that point… teams will have to pay for that hit and know the game will get out of hand if it happens. Make the bottom half of the lineup filled with big hitters. Already love guys like Klapka and Lomberg. Posposil was that type as well till he was told to dial it back and now, after his injury, I’m not sure what his future is in the game.

I don’t know what heavy hitting players are available in the offseason but I wouldn’t mind the flames bringing some in with all their cap space. Overpay them even with the understanding that the extra money might be for them to not think twice about a suspension in response to someone targeting Parekh/Coronato/Zary/Wolf/McKenna (please, please please). Wouldn’t want to overpay anything to get him but I wonder if Rempe would be a target. He crosses the line a lot but he’s a local kid who might be really popular here.

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

I suspect the Flames will turn some of these excess picks into players. They could have picked twice in the second or third round last year but saw the opportunity to add Frost and Farabee which still align with rebuilding moves.

Trading a second round pick for Farabee and Frost were not really rebuilding moves.

They were moves to keep the team relevant now. By the time Calgary is a real playoff team, they will be 30 or so. Giving Frost first line minutes and 1st PP time to get 45 points is simply spinning your wheels.

Now trading for those two guys and shinning them up and trading them now for more is surely a rebuilding move. If any team has interest in those players, trade them for value.

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by The Cobra

Trading a second round pick for Farabee and Frost were not really rebuilding moves.

They were moves to keep the team relevant now. By the time Calgary is a real playoff team, they will be 30 or so. Giving Frost first line minutes and 1st PP time to get 45 points is simply spinning your wheels.

Now trading for those two guys and shinning them up and trading them now for more is surely a rebuilding move. If any team has interest in those players, trade them for value.

You need veterans to help bring young players along. If adding Frost and Farabee allows them to trade Kadri and Coleman it is part of the rebuild.

[Enoch Root]

It was not a move to keep the team relevant, it was a move to continue to have serviceable bodies, as they continue the rebuild.

When Kadri and Coleman are moved, the 4 most experienced forwards will be: Backlund, Huberdeau, Sharangovich and Lomberg (excluding Frost and Farabee).

And on top of that, if either of them can take their game to the next level, it's found money (which IS a rebuilding move).

Sometimes I think fans forget that you have to keep icing a team every year.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Wolven

Moving out Andersson, Kadri, and Coleman does remove some grit but I do not believe that any of those guys are going to be first to ring the bell and make sure the other team is 'paying a price'.

At this point, I would probably expect that more out of Klapka. Even if he isn't the best fighter, there is something about having another team's big guy at 6'6" having to look up at his opponent. Phillips could add some deterrent too if he can show that he can play bottom pairing minutes and throw down when needed.

The only guy I recall really stepping in this year was Huberdeau, after Coronato got hit. Not really a fight but then again, Huberdeau hadn't dropped them since 2018.

Klapka is big but his fights are kind of tame. Pachal is pretty tough - I'm just not sure there's room on the team for him. Bahl should be - he's a giant. But he doesn't really fight.

[dissentowner]

Frost is your future Backlund replacement, you keep that guy.

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

It was not a move to keep the team relevant, it was a move to continue to have serviceable bodies, as they continue the rebuild.

When Kadri and Coleman are moved, the 4 most experienced forwards will be: Backlund, Huberdeau, Sharangovich and Lomberg (excluding Frost and Farabee).

And on top of that, if either of them can take their game to the next level, it's found money (which IS a rebuilding move).

Sometimes I think fans forget that you have to keep icing a team every year.

And Frost and Farabee are relatively young. Under 26 I believe. That's a great age to keep around while you bring up the Reschnys and Potters.

[Rhett44]

Frost and Farabee will be vets by the time we are competitive anyways. We have tons of other vets as well to help lead us which makes trading Kadri, Andersson and Coleman easy.

[Sandman]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

Frost is your future Backlund replacement, you keep that guy.

Out of thanks, but I agree.

[Sandman]

Originally Posted by stemit14

I do agree with this but it has to be the right fit. The ceremonial fighter is less valuable today… it needs to be someone that will go nuts on the other team targeting people in response. If the flames tear it down (i.e. Kadri, Andersson and Coleman trade), I’d like teams to know the games against the flames will be a slugfest in terms of physicality. They will still likely lose lots of games next year but I’d like teams to have their heads up and know the game will get out of hand if they target the young guys. As an organization, the flames will have nothing to lose turning a random game in November into a bench clearing brawl. That game against Vancouver in the Monahan rookie season was fantastic and put an exclamation point on a season where they lost a lot of games but became known as the hardest working team in hockey… that carried over into the following season but with Gaudreau adding in a huge boost of skill and speed to the lineup.

Great example would be what happened to Parekh this year. If that happens next season to one of the flames young guys, make that what the game is about. Go nuts against the other team. Don’t care about the win or loss at that point… teams will have to pay for that hit and know the game will get out of hand if it happens. Make the bottom half of the lineup filled with big hitters. Already love guys like Klapka and Lomberg. Posposil was that type as well till he was told to dial it back and now, after his injury, I’m not sure what his future is in the game.

I don’t know what heavy hitting players are available in the offseason but I wouldn’t mind the flames bringing some in with all their cap space. Overpay them even with the understanding that the extra money might be for them to not think twice about a suspension in response to someone targeting Parekh/Coronato/Zary/Wolf/McKenna (please, please please). Wouldn’t want to overpay anything to get him but I wonder if Rempe would be a target. He crosses the line a lot but he’s a local kid who might be really popular here.

Guys like Xhekaj, Delauriers, Olivier, and Jeannot still hold huge value, as long as they are capable of playing a regular shift.

[Tbull8]

Oliviers actually carving out a pretty good career for himself. Every time I watch Columbus play he’s a decent offensive threat

[Sandman]

Originally Posted by Tbull8

Oliviers actually carving out a pretty good career for himself. Every time I watch Columbus play he’s a decent offensive threat

Yeah, he’s a beauty- 18 goals and 32 points last season.

[Badgers Nose]

Originally Posted by Two Fivenagame

If the Flames really do tear it down and commit to adding younger players, I wonder if CC will seek to add some toughness to the lineup? Teams can't be hitting Parekh/Griddin/Reschney/McKenna without paying a price, and it's not like Lomberg is any kind of great deterrent, but he will stick up for his teammates.

The previous rebuild had the likes of Engellend, McGrattan, and Lucic. I could see CC keeping Lomberg and adding a thug on the blue line.

I prefer that we draft a Tom Wilson type unicorn. How? IDK, that's why CC gets the big bucks.

[sureLoss]

Apparently Flames Head pro scout Steve Pleau has been watching a lot of the Habs lately.

Was in Montreal on Nov 8, 13, 15 and tonight.

https://hockey30.com/nouvelles/arber...dien-montreal/

[Roko]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Apparently Flames Head pro scout Steve Pleau has been watching a lot of the Habs lately.

Was in Montreal on Nov 8, 13, 15 and tonight.

https://hockey30.com/nouvelles/arber...dien-montreal/

Interesting to see their “untouchables” list. Sounds like Beck or Mooney are not but Hage and Zharovsky are. Similarly Xhekaj is possibly available.

[ForeverFlameFan]

I can't help but think that Carolina is still the right place for Andersson. His personality would fit right in with goofballs Jarvis and Martinhook. No disrespect to Walker and Gostisbehere, but those are two LD/RDs that are better suited for the middle pairing. Andersson would be an ideal partner for either Slavin or Miller in the top 4. I'd lean Slavin so Andersson can play more offensively.

With Slavin coming back soon, I'd love it if Calgary could ask about Nikishin. That way, Carolina rolls out with pairings of:
Slavin - Andersson
Miller - Walker
Ghost - Chatfield
Reilly

They have a LOT of players already tied into contracts with NMCs/NTCS/modified NTCs, etc. In fact, I don't think I've ever seen a lineup where only 3 or 4 of the 23 players are not tied to any sort of trade protection.

CAR/DAL 1st + Nadeau would be what I'm after if we cannot grab Nikishin 1 for 1. I know it's likely a tough ask to try and pry Nikishin, but wouldn't he lose ice time with Slavin coming back? Just a thought.

There's also Svechnikov that we could perhaps flip in a 3-way trade. Maybe Utah for Iginla?

Something like:
To CAR: Andersson
To UTA: Svechnikov
To CGY: Iginla

Figure out the +/-'s amongst those three, but I think the fit is there. Utah rolls out a top 6 lineup with another decent winger that deserves ice time of:
Keller - Schmaltz - Guenther
Peterka - Cooley - Svechnikov
(I know Cooley is better than Schmaltz, but based off of the Keller/Schmaltz chemistry they stay together).

Carolina could then use their excess draft capital to grab a better fit than Svech. I suppose there could be a better fit for Utah, but I don't think they'd not say no right away to trading Iggy if it made sense.