2025/2026 Season Trade Rumours and Speculation Thread

[Ped]

Originally Posted by Aarongavey

Have to think that would be almost a certain grievance with the NHLPA if it lasted more than one game. Doubt they would look fondly on a player having their stats reduced by playing fewer games in a contract year and thus the value of their contract being reduced.

Its already happened, although not to the extent its being suggested with Andersson. In 2023, for example, the Coyotes held Jakob Chychrun out of the lineup from February 12 while waiting to trade him (to Ottawa, eventually), which happened on March 1


Also, Columbus did the same thing with Gavrikov before trading him to LA; they announced they were scratching him on the 14th, and again, he was traded on March 1.


The Canucks did the same thing With Luke Schenn that season, scratching him starting, I believe on the 23rd, until the 28th when they traded him to Toronto.

[Aarongavey]

Originally Posted by Ped

Its already happened, although not to the extent its being suggested with Andersson. In 2023, for example, the Coyotes held Jakob Chychrun out of the lineup from February 12 while waiting to trade him (to Ottawa, eventually), which happened on March 1


Also, Columbus did the same thing with Gavrikov before trading him to LA; they announced they were scratching him on the 14th, and again, he was traded on March 1.


The Canucks did the same thing With Luke Schenn that season, scratching him starting, I believe on the 23rd, until the 28th when they traded him to Toronto.

I think all of those guys had term left on their contract and consent from the player for that to happen.

[sureLoss]

Originally Posted by Ped

Its already happened, although not to the extent its being suggested with Andersson. In 2023, for example, the Coyotes held Jakob Chychrun out of the lineup from February 12 while waiting to trade him (to Ottawa, eventually), which happened on March 1


Also, Columbus did the same thing with Gavrikov before trading him to LA; they announced they were scratching him on the 14th, and again, he was traded on March 1.


The Canucks did the same thing With Luke Schenn that season, scratching him starting, I believe on the 23rd, until the 28th when they traded him to Toronto.

Bettman said it is something he is keeping his eye on and will work with the NHLPA if it continues to be done.

https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article...s-on-my-radar/

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said he plans to look into the influx of players being scratched from lineups for trade-related reasons and added that the topic will be discussed at next month's general manager meetings.

"We've seen this to an extent we haven't seen before," Bettman said at a press conference in Edmonton Monday night. "It's something we have to keep an eye on."

Bettman said if the league determines the number of trade-related scratches is an issue, he would discuss it with the NHLPA. But, he added, "first we've got to decide whether or not it's a problem."

"We haven't seen it to this extent and it's something that we need to focus on as to whether or not it's a unique phenomenon for whatever reason this year, and whether or not it's a problem," Bettman said.

[Badgers Nose]

Originally Posted by kyuss275

I can almost guarantee that 1 nhl team will lose a stud player for extended time because of olympics.

Sure, maybe someone gets hurt at the Olympics, or in a game before then, or a practice, or getting in/out of a car, or slipping in the shower...

[Ped]

Originally Posted by Aarongavey

I think all of those guys had term left on their contract and consent from the player for that to happen.

Not sure what term has to do with it, but both Gavrikov and Schenn were slated for unrestricted free agency. Gavrikov re-signed with LA and Schenn signed with Nashville.


Chychrun had requested a trade, but more than a year previously.

[DreDayPucks]

Originally Posted by dino7c

Don't we have a poster here that has constantly said he won't even return a first

Not sure but multiple Twitter account have reported deal on the table is 27 1st & Danielson. The validity of the information, idk.

[taxbuster]

Originally Posted by Badgers Nose

Sure, maybe someone gets hurt at the Olympics, or in a game before then, or a practice, or getting in/out of a car, or slipping in the shower...

Or making dinner, eating in a restaurant or BBQing…all examples from this season.

[metroneck]

Originally Posted by taxbuster

Or making dinner, eating in a restaurant or BBQing…all examples from this season.

Or Scoot…. Never mind.

[topfiverecords]

Originally Posted by Badgers Nose

Sure, maybe someone gets hurt at the Olympics, or in a game before then, or a practice, or getting in/out of a car, or slipping in the shower...

Or having a drink at a team dinner, or BBQing, or deep frying a turkey.

[Groot]

Yes, players can get injured at any point, nothing new there. But it is incredulous to believe that no GM's care about the ADDED injury risk that playing in the Olympics brings. How many teams lost key players because of the 4 Nations tournament? At least 4.

[MrMike]

Originally Posted by topfiverecords

Or having a drink at a team dinner, or BBQing, or deep frying a turkey.

I know the team dinner one, but what/whom was the bbqing and deeper frying one?

[Beninho]

The added risk of injury to Rasmus at the Olympics has to be calculated. Some games are going to be blood baths and these guys are going to be going full tilt playoff style hockey. He needs to be dealt before

[Reign of Fire]

While teams are mitigating risks if they wait till after the Olympics to make trades, they also risk costing themselves points leading up to the Olympics by waiting. I guess teams have to make a decision on what is more important at this point.

[Roko]

Time to pull the trigger Craig. Let’s go

[Tbull8]

Originally Posted by MrMike

I know the team dinner one, but what/whom was the bbqing and deeper frying one?

Eetu Luostarinen
bbq

[PepsiFree]

The Olympic injury danger is only relevant during the Olympic break. Literally no point in trading for a player at the Olympics while you’re not playing games. But some games before are absolutely worth making the move for.

[Bonded]

Originally Posted by Beninho

The added risk of injury to Rasmus at the Olympics has to be calculated. Some games are going to be blood baths and these guys are going to be going full tilt playoff style hockey. He needs to be dealt before

That’s the same reason a team won’t want to trade for him beforehand though

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Bonded

That’s the same reason a team won’t want to trade for him beforehand though

People always think the Flames are the only ones with agency.

[Rick M.]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Bettman said it is something he is keeping his eye on and will work with the NHLPA if it continues to be done.

https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article...s-on-my-radar/

Gary can say a lot without saying anything.

[topfiverecords]

Originally Posted by MrMike

I know the team dinner one, but what/whom was the bbqing and deeper frying one?

Toropchenko was the frying one.