2025/2026 Season Trade Rumours and Speculation Thread

[Flames Fan, Ph.D.]

Originally Posted by FlamesFanInEdmonton

Strange that people think the Flames should be overly considerate on where Rasmus goes.

It’s usually the same people who will argue Ras can do what he wants because it’s his right.

So it’s just business for the player, but not for the team?

Flames should do whatever is best for the team. Doing so won’t come back to bite them. It’s business. Vegas is very cutthroat when it comes to their players. It doesn’t seem to prevent players from wanting to sign there.

Agree. Why do we pretend these are human beings?!

[Roof-Daddy]

Oh my god this is the longest a trade has ever taken to happen in the history of mankind.

[Wolven]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

If Lohrei is coming back, the cap isn't a problem for them (even without retention)

I'm really not feeling any excitement about Lohrei. I think we selected the better player with Kuznetsov.

Kunznetsov = 2020 50OA
Lohrei = 2020 58OA

Lohrei may be putting up more points (along with his massive -43 last season) but Kuznetsov seems way more defensively capable and is already playing bigger minutes.

I guess the plus side is that Lohrei is really replacing Hanley / Bean on the third pair and not Kuznetsov on the second pair...

[Jay Random]

If Lohrei is coming back for cap reasons and there’s also a first and a good prospect, I don’t need to be excited about Lohrei.

[Roko]

Flames have an off day tomorrow and sounds like the team is going out tonight. Gotta think tomorrow is the trade call at this point

[FlamesFanInEdmonton]

Originally Posted by Flames Fan, Ph.D.

Agree. Why do we pretend these are human beings?!

Who happen to be extremely well paid employees who are compensated for having to deal with things like trades. Glad we agree.

[Naitix]

Originally Posted by Roko

Flames have an off day tomorrow and sounds like the team is going out tonight. Gotta think tomorrow is the trade call at this point

Should the Flames force Andersson to stay home to protect the asset? /s

[Rick M.]

The Boston game doesn’t start for another hour. Assuming Lohrei is playing, I doubt the trade call happens until after that game or tomorrow. I’m chosing to be optimistic.

[FLAMESRULE]

Originally Posted by Naitix

Should the Flames force Andersson to stay home to protect the asset? /s

Absolutely! I broke two ribs last time I went out and got blackout drunk. Haha.

[Stampede2TheCup]

Originally Posted by Naitix

Should the Flames force Andersson to stay home to protect the asset? /s

No wine glasses allowed at the table!

[Rhett44]

Originally Posted by Rick M.

The Boston game doesn’t start for another hour. Assuming Lohrei is playing, I doubt the trade call happens until after that game or tomorrow. I’m chosing to be optimistic.

Can't trade Lohrei on his birthday, have to wait til tomorrow.

[Buff]

Originally Posted by FlamesFanInEdmonton

Strange that people think the Flames should be overly considerate on where Rasmus goes.

It’s usually the same people who will argue Ras can do what he wants because it’s his right.

So it’s just business for the player, but not for the team?

Flames should do whatever is best for the team. Doing so won’t come back to bite them. It’s business. Vegas is very cutthroat when it comes to their players. It doesn’t seem to prevent players from wanting to sign there.

Flames have to work harder on their relationships and culture than Vegas. Where would millionaire athletes rather live, Calgary or Vegas?

[Sec214]

Originally Posted by Buff

Flames have to work harder on their relationships and culture than Vegas. Where would millionaire athletes rather live, Calgary or Vegas?

Calgary and twice on Sunday.

[Bonded]

I didn’t think the trade would go down this weekend since he played today but now I’m back to it’s happening after his long goodbye at the end of the day

[Roko]

Originally Posted by Rhett44

Can't trade Lohrei on his birthday, have to wait til tomorrow.

Bruins don’t play again until Tuesday. Wish we were still talking Detroit and San Jose but bruins is next best. Trade will happen tomorrow

[memphusk]

Originally Posted by FLAMESRULE

Absolutely! I broke two ribs last time I went out and got blackout drunk. Haha.

Ouch. A slight fall?

[FlamesAddiction]

Originally Posted by Buff

Flames have to work harder on their relationships and culture than Vegas. Where would millionaire athletes rather live, Calgary or Vegas?

The new arena should have came with some strip clubs and a casino. Huge missed opportunity.

[memphusk]

Originally Posted by Buff

Flames have to work harder on their relationships and culture than Vegas. Where would millionaire athletes rather live, Calgary or Vegas?

Vegas

[getbak]

Originally Posted by Rick M.

The Boston game doesn’t start for another hour. Assuming Lohrei is playing, I doubt the trade call happens until after that game or tomorrow. I’m chosing to be optimistic.

It was mentioned earlier that the Bruins are doing a siblings trip starting tonight, so they may have wanted to let him play in front of his sister.

Plus, it's his birthday.

[FlamesFanInEdmonton]

Originally Posted by Buff

Flames have to work harder on their relationships and culture than Vegas. Where would millionaire athletes rather live, Calgary or Vegas?

I don’t disagree, but if the Flames had a better on ice product it wouldn’t be an issue. Perhaps we need to be a little more cutthroat so we can get there.