2025/2026 Season Trade Rumours and Speculation Thread - Page 1074 - Calgarypuck Forums - The Unofficial Calgary Flames Fan Community

Yeah_Baby · 01-15-2026, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 442scotty

The one thing about doing a trade without extending doesn’t the acquiring team have the ability to offer an 8 year extension as opposed to getting 6 as a UFA? It also gives the team that acquired him the ability to trade him before July 1 for assets does it not?

He can still get 7 as a UFA I think, the new rules for that don't kick in until September.

Gugstanley · 01-15-2026, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Tbull8

Jake Bean for Misa. Make it happen Conroy

This is just getting silly. SJ needs to add

PeteMoss · 01-15-2026, 10:37 AM

Bunch of softies on this board as we all get older

Worried about the logistics (wait until he gets home) or his contract status. Call me heartless, but whatever gets the best return for the Flames is all I'm concerned about.

The Cobra · 01-15-2026, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Monahammer

I really, really hope it's Detroit.

I also respect Rasmus less for the contract shenanigans. Yes, it's his right but being exclusive to only 1-2 teams obviously hampers us considerably, and he knows that too. I respect the player and his work for us, but I hate when it gets like this at the end. Bitter millionaires.

"Contract shenanigans" seems a bit harsh don't you think?

He has earned the right to go UFA if he wants and play where he wants.

Yeah_Baby · 01-15-2026, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by PeteMoss

Bunch of softies on this board as we all get older

Worried about the logistics (wait until he gets home) or his contract status. Call me heartless, but whatever gets the best return for the Flames is all I'm concerned about.

GioforPM · 01-15-2026, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 442scotty

The one thing about doing a trade without extending doesn’t the acquiring team have the ability to offer an 8 year extension as opposed to getting 6 as a UFA? It also gives the team that acquired him the ability to trade him before July 1 for assets does it not?

If a team is confident they can get an extension done before the trade deadline they can pay a rental price but then extend after the trade or do another trade as you say (if their season goes south). But that's not good for Conroy so he's trying to arrange an extension first.

ben voyonsdonc · 01-15-2026, 10:43 AM

It’s not Andersson’s responsibility to help maximize the return in his own trade. In fact, maximizing the return in a trade actually could hinder the long term success with his new team if they overpay to acquire him.

He has the right (and should exercise it fully) to sign long term wherever is best for him and his family at the time that makes the most sense for him. His and his family’s life is impacted by this decision immeasurably more than ours.

Sled · 01-15-2026, 10:45 AM

Just a thought: CC has negotiated potential trade deals with other GMs with what was Raz's contract demands for 8 years renewal. Has now put the teams in front of Raz and has said pick one and cash in on an extra 2 year contract "Your reward for being a loyal Flame". OR spurn those GM's for the 25/26 season and hope you can come back hat in hand on July 1 and get a big money 6 year.

Tbull8 · 01-15-2026, 10:45 AM

Probably the best case scenario is a team is “confident” they can sign him so they pay the extension price for him. Then they can deal with the contract separately once they have him

Monahammer · 01-15-2026, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Tbull8

Probably the best case scenario is a team is “confident” they can sign him so they pay the extension price for him. Then they can deal with the contract separately once they have him

I bet that teams are pretty shy on this idea since Carolina/Rantanen last year.

GioforPM · 01-15-2026, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Tbull8

Probably the best case scenario is a team is “confident” they can sign him so they pay the extension price for him. Then they can deal with the contract separately once they have him

I don't think that's a realistic scenario though. Why would they pay an extension price without an extension in hand? They might make the highest rental bid though.

Jiggy_12 · 01-15-2026, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Monahammer

I really, really hope it's Detroit.

I also respect Rasmus less for the contract shenanigans. Yes, it's his right but being exclusive to only 1-2 teams obviously hampers us considerably, and he knows that too. I respect the player and his work for us, but I hate when it gets like this at the end. Bitter millionaires.

I believe that you truly believe this. and probably aren't alone.

Sometimes I wonder how some NHL GM's can be so unbelievably bad at their job, and then I remember that the odd GM probably thinks the same way you do, and then I understand why teams are run like the Edmonton Oilers.

dissentowner · 01-15-2026, 10:58 AM

Been told not to expect a sign and trade in regards to Andersson, he will be traded as a rental. Andersson might extend with the team he is traded to but he has not decided anything yet. Will want to get a feel for his new team and decide if he wants to stay going forward or go to UFA. I am also told lots of smoke but nothing imminent and he expects Andersson to still be in the lineup.

Freeway · 01-15-2026, 10:58 AM

If you don't want players to use contract clauses that you negotiated into deals in good faith, give them more money to not have those clauses.

Roko · 01-15-2026, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by dissentowner

Been told not to expect a sign and trade in regards to Andersson, he will be traded as a rental. Andersson might extend with the team he is traded to but he has not decided anything yet. Will want to get a feel for his new team and decide if he wants to stay going forward or go to UFA. I am also told lots of smoke but nothing imminent and he expects Andersson to still be in the lineup.

Boooooo. Hope you’re wrong lol.

IamNotKenKing · 01-15-2026, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Yeah_Baby

at the end of the day NHL players have more in common with other working stiffs than you think. it's orders of magnitude, they're just fighting and negotiating for their fair share of the of the pie. Yes, they're fighting for generation wealth, but really if anyone is entitled it's the billionaire owners.

Love it. Circled back to its all Murray’s fault…

MacDaddy77 · 01-15-2026, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by dissentowner

Been told not to expect a sign and trade in regards to Andersson, he will be traded as a rental. Andersson might extend with the team he is traded to but he has not decided anything yet. Will want to get a feel for his new team and decide if he wants to stay going forward or go to UFA. I am also told lots of smoke but nothing imminent and he expects Andersson to still be in the lineup.

AKA, Western conference preferred team did not meet his term and avv ask.

Flames_F.T.W · 01-15-2026, 11:04 AM

Every game Ras plays worries me now. Would be the Flames luck if he suffered a season ending injury the week he's about to get traded

PeteMoss · 01-15-2026, 11:04 AM

Is there really a huge difference in value between a rental and an extended guy?

If we signed Rasmus right now to 8 x 9 or 8 x 8 or anything - I suspect you aren't getting a ton more for him and you'd have less teams interested.

CalgaryFan1988 · 01-15-2026, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by dissentowner

Been told not to expect a sign and trade in regards to Andersson, he will be traded as a rental. Andersson might extend with the team he is traded to but he has not decided anything yet. Will want to get a feel for his new team and decide if he wants to stay going forward or go to UFA. I am also told lots of smoke but nothing imminent and he expects Andersson to still be in the lineup.

Makes sense to why Detroit's big offer is off the table (gif deciphering).