2025/2026 Season Trade Rumours and Speculation Thread

[Khel]

Then he gets traded as a rental. Best offer wins.

I've accepted it, I don't like it, but I know as a Flames fan I'm not allowed to have nice things.

But still got hope it works out!

[Naitix]

I doubt Vegas is the only preferred destination for Andersson, tbh I do not understand why its at all a preferred destination. By all accounts he wants what's best for his family, how is Vegas a good spot for his kids? At least east coast makes sense as its closer to fly home. Bay area is also quite nice so I can see San Jose working for him

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Naitix

I doubt Vegas is the only preferred destination for Andersson, tbh I do not understand why its at all a preferred destination. By all accounts he wants what's best for his family, how is Vegas a good spot for his kids? At least east coast makes sense as its closer to fly home. Bay area is also quite nice so I can see San Jose working for him

There are lots of nice places in and around Vegas for families. The only issue is it's stinkin' hot in the summer, but he can go to Sweden or elsewhere then.

[Toonage]

Originally Posted by Naitix

I doubt Vegas is the only preferred destination for Andersson, tbh I do not understand why its at all a preferred destination. By all accounts he wants what's best for his family, how is Vegas a good spot for his kids? At least east coast makes sense as its closer to fly home. Bay area is also quite nice so I can see San Jose working for him

He agreed to extend there last summer, then everywhere else its apparently been a no. Hard not to see that its a landing spot. He was ready to go.

[Naitix]

I understand he is good with extending with Vegas but I just don’t get it from ideological stand point. Way better options for living elsewhere imo. So I think he’s willing to extend with multiple teams, not just Vegas

[atb]

Originally Posted by OILFAN #81

Sharks expected to put in a formal offer on Andersson before the Olympic break. They didn't expect to be battling for a division spot so quick and want to show the team they are serious about winning. Sharks would want Andersson to sign with them and rumor is that is what could hold things up as Vegas appears to be his preferred destination. Was told they would look in a different direction if things didn't materialize by then.

The Sharks seem like such a good fit assuming they can convince Andersson to sign.

[InternationalVillager]

Europeans love Vegas.

[BigThief]

Originally Posted by Naitix

I doubt Vegas is the only preferred destination for Andersson, tbh I do not understand why its at all a preferred destination. By all accounts he wants what's best for his family, how is Vegas a good spot for his kids? At least east coast makes sense as its closer to fly home. Bay area is also quite nice so I can see San Jose working for him

This isn't the mob run Vegas of the 1970's my main man. Most of the Golden Knights live in and around the Summerlin area, which is wear their practise facility is. This is an incredibly affluent rich area, safe and plenty to do for the family. The schools are highly rated and there's many reasons players love playing and living in Vegas

[TheIronMaiden]

I hope Vegas suffers a long long long playoff drought and they move the franchise. #### them.

[BigThief]

Originally Posted by Naitix

I understand he is good with extending with Vegas but I just don’t get it from ideological stand point.

No disrespect but this just sounds like ignorant nonsense based on empty mindless assumptions.

[DreDayPucks]

Originally Posted by Royle9

Craig's not going to let himself get burned again (Hanifin fiasco) so he's keeping the entire situation under control.
With that said he's very aware of what teams would offer *more* with an extension and what that looks like for Calgary in comparison to the rental price (multiple offers from Detroit for example)

Andersson holds some power, but he's also willing to work with Craig on certain markets.
Andersson has be on record saying he wouldn't be oppose to testing the open market to maximize value, so that perhaps could be some of the delay or discussion points right now. Ultimately his goal remains the same, win a cup here in the next few years.

I do agree (at least from CGY's perspective) that VGK would be a Plan B or C at this point given they don't have the assets other teams are willing to part with.
It's very busy right now for CGY.

Thank you for consolidating all of my NHL Twitter follows into one condensed post.

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by Naitix

I understand he is good with extending with Vegas but I just don’t get it from ideological stand point. Way better options for living elsewhere imo. So I think he’s willing to extend with multiple teams, not just Vegas

You can think that, but that’s not what is being reported.

[topfiverecords]

Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan

He was -43 last year.

Lohrei sucks. He can't defend.

Well then we can flip him to Edmonton for a first and two seconds.

[gvitaly]

Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan

He was -43 last year.

I always look at a stat like +/- as a comparative stat, like how well is he doing compared to his teammates?

He was by far and away the worst player at 5v5 on the Bruins. The next closest in that category was Casey Mittlestadt who was traded mid-season 2 different times and had a pretty bad -17 in 18 games. Still, not close to -43. Most players on the bruins were in the single digits, mostly on the minus side. Nikita Zadorov led the team with a +25.

Lohrei sucks. He can't defend.

I agree, but I prefer to split +/- by situation, here are his 2024-25 splits:
Empty net: 2GF, 15GA, -13
5v5: 52GF, 72GA, -20
3v3: 2GF, 4GA -2
PP: 22GF, 8GA, -8

He's doing better this year, in a much more sheltered role and he is +5 at even strength. He's not out there with the empty net, and hasn't been on the ice for a PP GA. I think he's going to have a similar career to Kylington and Bean, so this acquisition wouldn't make any sense unless the Flames flip him to a 3rd team.

[topfiverecords]

Originally Posted by BigThief

No disrespect but this just sounds like ignorant nonsense based on empty mindless assumptions.

As is most of your material.

[Geeoff]

*double post*

[Geeoff]

Originally Posted by Naitix

I understand he is good with extending with Vegas but I just don’t get it from ideological stand point. Way better options for living elsewhere imo. So I think he’s willing to extend with multiple teams, not just Vegas

I think maybe a fan sees how Vegas operates and thinks of it as ruthless but maybe a pro athlete appreciates how aggressive and competitive they are


And also, Hanifin is there and I'm sure they are friends

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by The Cobra

You can think that, but that’s not what is being reported.

Actually it was also reported by both Conroy and Andersson himself that the Vegas thing was bs. He had not asked for permissions to speak to any teams and according to Andersson he didn't even think about it in the offseason. I'm sure Vegas is interested however the whole sign with Vegas thing has no legs from what we have heard.

[Red Potato Standing By]

Originally Posted by DreDayPucks

Thank you for consolidating all of my NHL Twitter follows into one condensed post.

Hmm maybe he is one of the ones you follow…

[YyjFlames]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

Actually it was also reported by both Conroy and Andersson himself that the Vegas thing was bs. He had not asked for permissions to speak to any teams and according to Andersson he didn't even think about it in the offseason. I'm sure Vegas is interested however the whole sign with Vegas thing has no legs from what we have heard.

Might be Vegas putting that out there to soften the market so they can get him.