2025/2026 Season Trade Rumours and Speculation Thread

[Scroopy Noopers]

Originally Posted by OILFAN #81

1st plus Bystedt is part of the package Sharks are offering for a signed Panarin. These were 2 of the 3 pieces for a signed Andersson. Sharks would move out salary to the Rangers as well.

Was told up to 9 teams are in on Panarin including Dallas, Carolina and LA.

They gotta be a favourable extension city for Panarin too.

[Wolfman]

Originally Posted by The Fonz

If we can move Kadri or Coleman for a late 1st, it'd be cool to draft the Ruck twins. Button has Liam @ 22 and Markus @ 29 in his latest ranking.

Coleman to DAL for their '26 1st. Would give us 2 picks in the 22-30 range (probably).

Carolina owns their 26' 1st

[TheIronMaiden]

Originally Posted by sch19lks

Seems like the Sharks are rushing things. Celebrini is awesome, but I still feel like they’re a couple years away. Panarin will be old (he’s already 34) by the time Smith, Dickinson, Misa etc are all in their prime.

I appreciate the info, but seems like weird timing for San Jose

Rushing?! they've been a bottom team for the last 6 years!

[The Original FFIV]

Originally Posted by Sandman

Could Boston use a Center? How about Kadri for Geekie?

Can’t see it they probably want to upgrade rd as they were after ras. Decent c depth with lindy/minten/zacha/poitras and middlestadt could play c too.

Could see them as a sneaky team for panarin. But Drury would be crucified trading him to the hated bruins.

[blankall]

Originally Posted by TheIronMaiden

Rushing?! they've been a bottom team for the last 6 years!

The Sharks have also drafted Misa and Smith with top 4 picks and have Eklund. They should absolutely be trying to build around Celebrini and not risk wasting his prime years.

The Sharks could likely use an upgrade at defence, but drafting and developing a d-man typically takes years, and Celebrini is so good that they won't be drafting top 10 again while he's there. Top pairing d-men also become available a lot more frequently than franchise centres.

The obvious strategy for the Sharks is to run for it and then spend on a couple of top 4 d-men, either via free agency or trade.

[Rhett44]

Originally Posted by Monahammer

Lol Frost is not even worth close to a 1st. That's hilarious.

There is no point in trading Frost, what would we even get for him? Maybe a 3rd or a 2nd if we are lucky. I would rather see him try to develop and improve his game.

Kadri is the center that makes the most sense to move, based on value and age.

[Beninho]

He’s not gonna sign in San Jose lol, Sharks wasting their time again. Outside of a big overpay players are not going to give up being a free agent to sign in San Jose. California is not as desirable as it once was.

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by Beninho

He’s not gonna sign in San Jose lol, Sharks wasting their time again. Outside of a big overpay players are not going to give up being a free agent to sign in San Jose. California is not as desirable as it once was.

Lebrun just posted a video on the TSN app stating Panarin is looking for an extension with the deal and his representatives reached out to all 3 California teams to gauge interest. Ducks are out because they need to sign Carlson and others. Sharks are kind of in there according Lebrun and while the Kings want a center more they need goals and are monitoring the situation

[Beninho]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

Lebrun just posted a video on the TSN app stating Panarin is looking for an extension with the deal and his representatives reached out to all 3 California teams to gauge interest. Ducks are out because they need to sign Carlson and others. Sharks are kind of in there according Lebrun and while the Kings want a center more they need goals and are monitoring the situation

Well could be wrong. Still think he only signs for a big overpay.

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by blankall

The Sharks have also drafted Misa and Smith with top 4 picks and have Eklund. They should absolutely be trying to build around Celebrini and not risk wasting his prime years.

The Sharks could likely use an upgrade at defence, but drafting and developing a d-man typically takes years, and Celebrini is so good that they won't be drafting top 10 again while he's there. Top pairing d-men also become available a lot more frequently than franchise centres.

The obvious strategy for the Sharks is to run for it and then spend on a couple of top 4 d-men, either via free agency or trade.

They have the same number of points as the team currently drafting 9th, just played less games. Their 11-3 OT/SO record shows they aren’t nearly as good as their record.

[ForeverFlameFan]

Originally Posted by Beninho

Well could be wrong. Still think he only signs for a big overpay.

Lucky for the Sharks, they've got the space.

It's not out of question that Panarin could get a significant 3-4 year deal pay day. If he is unsuccessful with SJS for 3.25/4.25 years or whatever deal he signs with them, then he probably goes cup chasing afterwards at a heavily discounted cap. With that cap going up significantly nowadays, I'd argue he's going for a little more $. It's already hard enough to win a cup as is.

[Tkachukwagon]

Two 2026 firsts (their own and Colorado’s) burning a hole in Darche’s pockets. Article says a top 6 forward is coveted.

https://twitter.com/user/status/2016943711821664733

[Tbull8]

Originally Posted by Tkachukwagon

Two 2026 firsts (their own and Colorado’s) burning a hole in Darche’s pockets. Article says a top 6 forward is coveted.

https://twitter.com/user/status/2016943711821664733

Kadri!!!!!!

[TheScorpion]

https://twitter.com/user/status/2016967036635594951

Shocked to hear MTL is on Kadri's NTC.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

https://twitter.com/user/status/2016967036635594951

Shocked to hear MTL is on Kadri's NTC.

Could be a strategic list rather than him not wanting to play there

[SuperMatt18]

He's also a kid who was a Leafs fan growing up and played for the Leafs.

I'm pretty sure if I was in the NHL my NTC would have Edmonton on it too

If Carolina actually is an option that would be intriguing.

If you take back Kotkaniemi you don't need to retain any salary for sure. They have the 2026 Dallas 1st, their own in 2027, and in 2028 they have Dallas 1st and their Own.

Also some interesting prospects.

Charlie Cerrato, and Ivan Ryabkin as centers from last years draft - Cerrato is playing with McKenna at Penn State and having a good season, Rybakin is dominating the Q since being sent down there from the AHL.

Nadeau and Unger-Sorum are both gaving success in the AHL and the org does lack RH shots.

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

He's also a kid who was a Leafs fan growing up and played for the Leafs.

I'm pretty sure if I was in the NHL my NTC would have Edmonton on it too

Die hard Habs fan growing up

https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/t...to-a-good-guy/

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[SuperMatt18]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

Die hard Habs fan growing up

https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/t...to-a-good-guy/

Oh nevermind then.

For some reason I thought he was a Leafs fan.

From that perspective then it's 100% what Dino said and him trying to exert some control and eliminating teams he thinks are interested.

[Toonage]

Ah ha! He likes to sing in the car!