2025/2026 Season Trade Rumours and Speculation Thread

[mile]

Originally Posted by cgyflamesftw

parekh taking too much heat, not from here but everywhere. Guess going forward flames should just take the safe bet and draft a player like luchenko, oh wait he seems like a offensive blackhole. Maybe yakemchuk if he was still available and wasn't a reach, oh wait he didn't even make team canada.

https://twitter.com/user/status/1863702040062435436

[Harry Lime]

Originally Posted by CFO

Would anyone do McMichael for Coleman and a pick?

Everyone except Washington, I think. They like him.

[CFO]

Originally Posted by dammage79

Uhm yeah. I would. Isn't he like the future for the Caps though? Him and Ryan Leonard?

Isn't Portas over what a C?

[Roko]

Originally Posted by Sandman

Glad I got that off my chest!

I hope you are wrong because he is a heck of a fun player to watch. However,
I can totally understand and appreciate how you could have a different opinion than me here. I’m optimistic he will figure it out with some adjustments to the style the flames play when some of the Conroy draft picks come in.

He has focused on high upside high skill picks in his tenure and by golly this is exactly that!

Much respect to you and your hard work with prospects!

[Harry Lime]

Kind of an interesting discussion.

I always put the Misa question away as goober talk, but if Parekh was the bait....

Would Andersson and Parekh land you Misa and Wallenius? Very interesting, and put the Misa brothers together.

[Rhett44]

Originally Posted by Sandman

Controversial Take Alert:

As a guy who watched Parekh since his D-minus-2 year, I tend to agree with Warrener. I realize how important he is to the organization as a prospect, and how he could affect our future if he fulfilled his potential, but I think there’s just as much of a chance that he busts (probably more). Like Rhett, I didn’t like the pick at the time, and I said as much leading up to the draft; I wanted Buium or Dickenson.

To me, Zayne’s defense isn’t the biggest issue- we’ve always known that he can’t defend, and that’s not going to change. It’s the reason he was drafted-his offense- that worries me. To much of what he does relies on flashy individual efforts, and that’s just not going to fly at the NHL level. There’s also the issue that he can’t manage contact, and leaves himself open to be demolished too often. I hope he learns and develops, but I have never seen an NHL defenseman there. Flame away!

I'm actually more concerned about the compete level than defense. You can in theory teach defense but that empty net goal against yesterday was the first time I was concerned about him. You can't teach compete level or heart, so hoping that was a one off.

I do think it is super early to write him off though. And mainly because if he ends up being a bust, that would set the franchise back big time. So I am hoping you are wrong!

But to be honest, Rhett is right more than he is wrong. So hoping it is a rare time you both are wrong.

[Sofa GM]

Originally Posted by Harry Lime

Kind of an interesting discussion.

I always put the Misa question away as goober talk, but if Parekh was the bait....

Would Andersson and Parekh land you Misa and Wallenius? Very interesting, and put the Misa brothers together.

Interesting take, San Jose currently has two defenseman under contract for next season. Adding a top pair D in Andersson and a top offensive defenseman prospect should be attractive. They would also be able to pick another offensive forward early in this upcoming draft.

Having said that, they could just do nothing and use their pick this year on a high profile d man and look at signing Andersson if he goes to free agency.

[CgyFlamesftw]

Originally Posted by mile

https://twitter.com/user/status/1863702040062435436

Bahahahaha awesome.

[Psytic]

I thought Zeev was going to turn out better because at the time of the draft he had like 80% of the offence but was much better at playing actual defence... I thought there was a much lower bust factor.

Not worried about Parekh in the slightest though yet assuming he can learn to not get creamed at the NHL level. Too many hits the wrong way and your career is over no matter how high your IQ is. There's not many that can do or did what he hopes to do at the NHL level, maybe prime Karlsson? The risk is there, but the payoff if he can achieve that level of play would be immense. You really need to swing for the fences on skill when you aren't drafting top 5 if you hope to find any stars.

[prizefighterinferno]

Sandman - appreciate your perspective and honesty but a hyperbolic bad take.

Hockey is ultimately about scoring more goals than the other team, no? To me, Parekh is almost an anti-Backlund in terms of perception. Backlund has been ragged on his whole career by some for not putting up enough offense, but ultimately, season after season, he outscores his opposition in his minutes by limiting chances, controlling possession. Zayne is typically a plus player even while getting hammered about his atypical play style at his position because his team creates more chances than they surrender with him on the ice.

Now, does he need to work on his straight line speed? IMO, yes, as the edge work is elite but some of the issues around his defensive GAS metre are due to lacking high end straight line speed to get back on quick forwards who are aggressive when pucks turn over. Is this a technique issue, a strength issue, an effort issue? I'd lean more towards needing to improved strength and technique as it's clear the dude cares about winning. I also hear you about needing to improve his positional awareness along the wall to avoid getting killed but at least you can't say he's not willing to take a hit to make a play. Kid needs to strengthen up and get used to NHL speed and aggression. He's 19.

Fanbase doesn't know how to appreciate good things when we have them. Where has playing it safe ever got this team?

[traptor]

Parehk is definitely a boom or bust pick.


But I think his ceiling is higher then Buium and Dickinson.




If he can learn to play his game at the NHL he will be an absolute offensive game breaker.

[SuperMatt18]

I see a guy with elite vision, elite passing, elite hockey sense, and an elite release on that catch and shoot wrister.

Maybe he has flaws in other areas but guys that have elite skill sets usually figure it out

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

I see a guy with elite vision, elite passing, elite hockey sense, and an elite release on that catch and shoot wrister.

Maybe he has flaws in other areas but guys that have elite skill sets usually figure it out

His wrister from the point is better than Hamilton's and that's saying something.

[bluejays]

One thing to keep in mind when watching the World Juniors is there's less pressure to make quick plays. Zayne has more time to think and skate then he will at the NHL level. In the NHL guys are bigger and faster. I really like what I'm seeing from the guy but things will not come as easy in the NHL (if at all), for what we're seeing him do as a junior. He'll have to adjust in time. He has to get stronger and work on his two way game. Else he's simply Mike Green without the defensive responsibility which brings his value down considerably. I don't think he's a prospect that should be rushed up soon.

[PepsiFree]

Just because they get brought up, it’s worth mentioning that Parekh, Buium, and Dickinson all share some similar performance metrics when it comes to the defensive side of the puck in the NHL so far, and Parekh actually has better numbers than a few of the Flames in the top 4.

For a guy who can’t play defence and doesn’t put the effort in, it’s a wonder how all these other guys are somehow better.

[activeStick]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

WTF was his rationale?

To generate views

[Sandman]

Originally Posted by ColossusXIII

I'm still incredibly optimistic and hopeful about the pick but I always appreciate your very informed takes of any temperature.

Originally Posted by Roko

I hope you are wrong because he is a heck of a fun player to watch. However,
I can totally understand and appreciate how you could have a different opinion than me here. I’m optimistic he will figure it out with some adjustments to the style the flames play when some of the Conroy draft picks come in.

He has focused on high upside high skill picks in his tenure and by golly this is exactly that!

Much respect to you and your hard work with prospects!

Originally Posted by Rhett44

I'm actually more concerned about the compete level than defense. You can in theory teach defense but that empty net goal against yesterday was the first time I was concerned about him. You can't teach compete level or heart, so hoping that was a one off.

I do think it is super early to write him off though. And mainly because if he ends up being a bust, that would set the franchise back big time. So I am hoping you are wrong!

But to be honest, Rhett is right more than he is wrong. So hoping it is a rare time you both are wrong.

Thanks for the kind words guys! You too Prizefighter!

I cheer for Parekh to succeed, and I would be elated to be wrong on this.

[Badgers Nose]

It’s an interesting debate. Not because I believe all the negativity towards Zayne, moreso because a team that’s as ####ty as Calgary should have zero untouchables, even Wolf.

If SJS offers Misa for Parekh i think you listen, no?

[Rhett44]

Originally Posted by Badgers Nose

It’s an interesting debate. Not because I believe all the negativity towards Zayne, moreso because a team that’s as ####ty as Calgary should have zero untouchables, even Wolf.

If SJS offers Misa for Parekh i think you listen, no?

Lol it wouldn't happen but you would accept that offer so fast.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Badgers Nose

It’s an interesting debate. Not because I believe all the negativity towards Zayne, moreso because a team that’s as ####ty as Calgary should have zero untouchables, even Wolf.

If SJS offers Misa for Parekh i think you listen, no?

I listen but probably it's a no from me. I think Parekh's better even though Calgary desperately needs a C. And I have no desire to see Parekh and Celebrini together.