2025/2026 Season Trade Rumours and Speculation Thread

[Incogneto]

I want 2026 1st round picks!!!!

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by Fire

Not really in a supposed hot market.

They got Coleman free and had years of good service. Getting a first would be a huge win

[really?]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

I do really think that some team might surprise with a Brandon Carlo like overpay for Whitecloud.

Defensively responsible RH dmen that can play 20 minutes a night on your second pair and top PK unit are hard to find and generally always are that piece that championship teams have a hard time finding.

With his playoff pedigree and his contract he should be really sought after by a lot of teams looking to take a step in the playoffs.

If Whitecloud draws that kind of return and Conroy pulls the trigger the return for Rasmus would amount to:

Two firsts
A second
Wiebe
Additional asset from the Whitecloud trade

That’s top tier asset management, clearly above what was anticipated as a return on this site.

Oh yeah, if Vegas wins the cup this year (boo) that second would become a third number one. Think ownership got it right when they promoted Conroy.

[Rutuu]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

Frank on the FAN

90% chance Coleman is dealt (thinks a late 1st is maybe the most they will get)
75% chance Kadri gets dealt. (Teams hate the third year of term on his deal)
35% chance Weegar gets dealt.

Does Rhett44 get a victory lap for calling what the team should do?

[Jay Random]

Originally Posted by Rutuu

Does Rhett44 get a victory lap for calling what the team should do?

Considering that he also called out the team because they would never do it… I'd say no.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by Jay Random

Considering that he also called out the team because they would never do it… I'd say no.

And said they would finish 9th in the west after every win

[Robbob]

We are pretty much just outside that coveted wc3 spot.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by Robbob

We are pretty much just outside that coveted wc3 spot.

Just 8 points back with 5 teams to pass

[Matty81]

I was pretty convinced we were looking at a pretty aggressive deadline with a blueliner or two and a depth forward on the way out in addition to some of the names everyone is talking about, but the Thomas news today has me wondering now if mgmt is going to lean into a bit of a teardown short term or try to retool right away. Hoping they are just kicking tires on Thomas for now.

Always amazes me when the flames are in this spot how a stretch run of 20-30 games will echo for the next decade. Difference between picking a real top pick or sliding back is so immense.

[Muta]

Personally, I'd be weirded out if a player like Robert Thomas was available and our team wasn't at least sniffing around on that. Thomas ain't a 35 year old centre, he's 26 and one of the top players in the game. I'd expect 31 other teams inquiring if that rumour has any legs.

[ForeverFlameFan]

Originally Posted by Muta

Personally, I'd be weirded out if a player like Robert Thomas was available and our team wasn't at least sniffing around on that. Thomas ain't a 35 year old centre, he's 26 and one of the top players in the game. I'd expect 31 other teams inquiring if that rumour has any legs.

I am only okay with it if he’s available in the summer. He’s good enough to stop us from getting a top pick.

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by ForeverFlameFan

I am only okay with it if he’s available in the summer. He’s good enough to stop us from getting a top pick.

Calgary should not even think about giving up the required assets to outbid 31 other teams to win some Thomas sweepstakes.

[Snuffleupagus]

Originally Posted by The Cobra

Calgary should not even think about giving up the required assets to outbid 31 other teams to win some Thomas sweepstakes.

Exactly, It's possible we may have we already drafted our own Thomas in Reschny and hopefully Gridin can fill the net for him much like Kyrou has for Thomas.

Stay the course.