2025/2026 Season Trade Rumours and Speculation Thread

[SuperMatt18]

Probably a bit of posturing at this point too - "give us a reason to sit them out"

But it's still stupid and needlessly risky.

[gvitaly]

Originally Posted by Niemo

OMFG if Coleman and Kadri play tonight.

For which team?

[GregSprinkles]

COL trading 1st for Roy, makes me think Kadri trade less likely

[The EBUG's EBUG]

Originally Posted by PeteMoss

I know this is what the Flames do - but I hate it.

Baffling mindset. Genuinely wonder what would happen if one of them got hurt. What a needless risk.

I also don't buy any culture argument for this at all, these are grown men, they're not teenagers, they know what's going on.

[Cleveland Steam Whistle]

Originally Posted by PeteMoss

I know this is what the Flames do - but I hate it.

If the situation is as follows: teams have come to the table and have actually met your "minimum price" to trade the asset, and you are simply trying to extra further value between two competing teams etc... - you hold them out of the line up.

If the situation is: no one has yet met your "minimum price" and you won't trade them with the best offer currently on the table - you play both assets. Ups the anti for the potential suitors. If you want these players for your runs this year, better step up the offer because we aren't moving them now, we are happy going into next year (neither on expiring deals) to try again, so if YOU are worried about the piece you want getting hurt, pay the price.

IMO - the Flames are clearly in the latter bucket with both, so IMO it's the right move to play them. Not saying there is no risk, but it's the right move.

[Torture]

Originally Posted by GregSprinkles

COL trading 1st for Roy, makes me think Kadri trade less likely

Damn

1. Tre, got his 1st.
2. Agree, would seem Colorado didn't meet Conroy's price.

[Wastedyouth]

I am guessing neither Kadri nor Coleman move before the deadline.

Oh well, they aren't going to prevent the tank and if they play like #### it might actually help.

Losing Weegar this year might actually sewer the tank worse than anything.

[Cleveland Steam Whistle]

Originally Posted by GregSprinkles

COL trading 1st for Roy, makes me think Kadri trade less likely

Agreed, that takes one of the most viable suitors out of the biding. Makes it much more likely Kadri stays. Obviously it would be great to get it done this deadline, but I'm also aligned that they shouldn't do it if their price isn't met this year.

[GregSprinkles]

Originally Posted by Wastedyouth

I am guessing neither Kadri nor Coleman move before the deadline.

I still think Coleman is gone

[Goriders]

Originally Posted by Wastedyouth

I am guessing neither Kadri nor Coleman move before the deadline.

Oh well, they aren't going to prevent the tank and if they play like #### it might actually help.

Losing Weegar this year might actually sewer the tank worse than anything.

How much worse can it get then where they are?

[Jiri Hrdina]

Originally Posted by Niemo

OMFG if Coleman and Kadri play tonight.

At what point does this management team earn even an ounce of trust from you?

[Wastedyouth]

Originally Posted by Goriders

How much worse can it get then where they are?

They have rarely been blown out this year. My guess is it gets really bad for the goalies soon.

It only takes a 10% decrease in effort to see a significant decrease in on ice performance.

[PeteMoss]

Originally Posted by Cleveland Steam Whistle

If the situation is as follows: teams have come to the table and have actually met your "minimum price" to trade the asset, and you are simply trying to extra further value between two competing teams etc... - you hold them out of the line up.

If the situation is: no one has yet met your "minimum price" and you won't trade them with the best offer currently on the table - you play both assets. Ups the anti for the potential suitors. If you want these players for your runs this year, better step up the offer because we aren't moving them now, we are happy going into next year (neither on expiring deals) to try again, so if YOU are worried about the piece you want getting hurt, pay the price.

IMO - the Flames are clearly in the latter bucket with both, so IMO it's the right move to play them. Not saying there is no risk, but it's the right move.

You can just not accept the offer if they suck. There is no rule that says you have to accept bad offers after you sit guys.

[traptor]

Coleman is getting 2nd round minimum based on the trades happening.

CC is holding out for a 1st, but I wouldn't say a 2nd for Coleman is terrible value. I would still pull the trigger

[Torture]

Originally Posted by GregSprinkles

I still think Coleman is gone

Yeah - I think Coleman should be gone if you can get a 1st which I would sure hope you can if there's ~15 teams kicking tires. Strike while the iron is hot.

Kadri goes in the summer I bet.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by The EBUG's EBUG

Baffling mindset. Genuinely wonder what would happen if one of them got hurt. What a needless risk.

I also don't buy any culture argument for this at all, these are grown men, they're not teenagers, they know what's going on.

It's not a culture argument. It's about negotiations and whether there are actual deals pending. You could make the argument that you should hold out these players because you might trade them from the beginning of the season. It only actually makes sense to do so if there's a deal all but signed.

Though as a father of two guys in their 20s, you seriously overestimate the maturity level of your average NHLer.

[Wastedyouth]

Originally Posted by traptor

Coleman is getting 2nd round minimum based on the trades happening.

CC is holding out for a 1st, but I wouldn't say a 2nd for Coleman is terrible value. I would still pull the trigger

Why? There is no pressing concern to move him. By all accounts he is a fantastic flame and an excellent veteran to keep around.

You don't need to trade him for the sake of trading him.

[LGA]

Originally Posted by CalgaryFan1988

In your opinion, what is Nichushkin's value alone?

In a vacuum, he's a top-6 two way forward that should be worth a lot. He has lost PP time this year between the Avs completely flaccid PP, and Landeskog returning, but despite that he's still on pace for around 60 points. In said vacuum, he's only really available for at Top-6 swap, or a Top-4 dman, no real reason for the Avs to look for futures where they are now.

Outside of the vacuum, he hasn't been caught for any wellness violations in the past two seasons though that issue doesn't just go away. He also has issues staying healthy. At the same time, there's no reason for the Avs to sell him as a cap dump as he still adds a lot of value to the team. Which is where I don't think the Dater or AJ Haefele rumors that they are going to swap Nichushkin for Kadri makes sense at all.

If they were to move out Nichushkin, it would be for a long-term roster option. There were rumors from a well connected Avalanche fan that they were looking at swapping Nichushkin for K'Andre Miller before he went to Carolina.

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Originally Posted by Bonded

I am aiming lower after Weegar trade lol

Yeah lets try to learn our lesson with the lofty expectations.

I'd much rather be positively surprised than the merp feeling after yesterday's anticipation.

[sureLoss]

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