2025/2026 Season Trade Rumours and Speculation Thread

[CliffFletcher]

Originally Posted by JTech780

Dallas activated Lian Bischel from LTIR today. Perhaps, we will see a trade between Calgary and Dallas now that he has been activated.

Contenders rarely deal away regular roster players at the deadline
Especially dmen. Extremely unlikely Dallas trades Bischel.

[Demetric]

Originally Posted by CliffFletcher

Contenders rarely deal away regular roster players at the deadline
Especially dmen. Extremely unlikely Dallas trades Bischel.

Your logic is a super wet blanket

[Roko]

I still really wonder if the flames could get something done with the ducks. I want McQueen as a higher risk but could be high reward centre

[GFG#1]

Originally Posted by Reggie Dunlop

Would the Oilers put Mangiapane on waivers?

I think his NTC this season prevents it but not 100% sure.

[DeadShot]

Originally Posted by Roko

I still really wonder if the flames could get something done with the ducks. I want McQueen as a higher risk but could be high reward centre

Would love to get McQueen on the Flames, but would be very shocked if the Ducks traded him. They definitely targeted him at the draft and love the whole Disney/Pixar "Lightning McQueen" connection. Not that it would make him untradeable, nobody is. But recent first round pick who fell because of injuries. Just can't see them selling until they see what they have there.

[Buff]

Originally Posted by GFG#1

I think his NTC this season prevents it but not 100% sure.

An NMC would prevent it. A NTC prevents trade.

[MacDaddy77]

Originally Posted by GFG#1

I think his NTC this season prevents it but not 100% sure.

No trade doesn't protect from Waivers only a NMC does. Player would have to waive for team claiming them though.

[Toonage]

Of course this begs the question why would you give Mangiapane any conditions when he was begging for work?

[Matty81]

It irks me every time I see him high up on a trade board and there's an implication they have a market for him or are actually getting some kind of decent return for him... Oilers homer media moves as always. The guy has 12 points and is -21 in 50 games with a 3.6 million dollar salary. That is below replacement level production from some rando AHLer on league minimum. If another GM takes that on for an asset they should be fired. I'm hoping they will have to give up at least a 3rd to move him out. But good for him for getting more than 7 million dollars out of the grease

[Bonded]

Originally Posted by Matty81

It irks me every time I see him high up on a trade board and there's an implication they have a market for him or are actually getting some kind of decent return for him... Oilers homer media moves as always. The guy has 12 points and is -21 in 50 games with a 3.6 million dollar salary. That is below replacement level production from some rando AHLer on league minimum. If another GM takes that on for an asset they should be fired. I'm hoping they will have to give up at least a 3rd to move him out. But good for him for getting more than 7 million dollars out of the grease

If they could have moved him for value the he’d be gone

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by Matty81

It irks me every time I see him high up on a trade board and there's an implication they have a market for him or are actually getting some kind of decent return for him... Oilers homer media moves as always. The guy has 12 points and is -21 in 50 games with a 3.6 million dollar salary. That is below replacement level production from some rando AHLer on league minimum. If another GM takes that on for an asset they should be fired. I'm hoping they will have to give up at least a 3rd to move him out. But good for him for getting more than 7 million dollars out of the grease

Every NHL team should have a few players on their AHL squad that can replicate Mangiapane's production so I just don't understand how there could be any market at all given his contract. NHL GM's never cease to amaze though.

[1991 Canadian]

Originally Posted by Matty81

It irks me every time I see him high up on a trade board and there's an implication they have a market for him or are actually getting some kind of decent return for him... Oilers homer media moves as always. The guy has 12 points and is -21 in 50 games with a 3.6 million dollar salary. That is below replacement level production from some rando AHLer on league minimum. If another GM takes that on for an asset they should be fired. I'm hoping they will have to give up at least a 3rd to move him out. But good for him for getting more than 7 million dollars out of the grease

No kidding. It has been funny listening to Oiler fans and pundits even consider that Mangiapane could be traded without the Oilers adding a pick/prospect.

Teams aren't lining up for a small declining 20 point winger on 1.5 x 3.6 million contract. He's not a fighter. Not a punishing forechecker. Doesn't kill penalties. Doesn't play on the powerplay. Not a proven playoff performer.

Despite the Oilers stink, I still like Mangiapane. I'll always root for guys that scratched and worked their way to an NHL career. But he's been on the trade block for 2 months now. People should be more realistic about the reality of dealing him.

[Robbob]

Mangiapane served his purpose. He took up valuable cap space making it harder for the cap strapped Oilers.

[Scroopy Noopers]

Originally Posted by Toonage

Of course this begs the question why would you give Mangiapane any conditions when he was begging for work?

That’s just how undesirable it is to play for that organization. Even with the chance to play with the… fastest skating hockey player the world…

[rhino]

Originally Posted by Scroopy Noopers

That’s just how undesirable it is to play for that organization. Even with the chance to play with the… fastest skating hockey player the world…

They even signed Frederick to an 8 year deal where the first 4 years has a NMC

[Strange Brew]

I suspect every offer received by Conroy for Coleman and Kadri involves salary retention. If they both get moved, there would have to be a bad contract with term coming back in lieu of retention IMO.

[Bert]

Originally Posted by Strange Brew

I suspect every offer received by Conroy for Coleman and Kadri involves salary retention. If they both get moved, there would have to be a bad contract with term coming back in lieu of retention IMO.

We can afford it, and will need a new whipping boy, so it’s a win win

[Geeoff]

I think retaining for 3 years on Kadri is a rough ask. We will need the retention slots probably. Better to take back a contract.

[D as in David]

If Conroy can show the value gained in a trade by retaining for the rest of Kadri's contract, the powers that be would sign off on it.

[howard_the_duck]

Lots of talk of retaining money with Kadri and that it’s a lot to pay him to not play for the Flames. They’d be saving a lot more, too.

The conversation about value of retention isn’t as relevant these days IMO. If the flames retain on Kadri it’s to facilitate a move of that asset. It’s the only way he moves and get anything of value in return.

If ownership wants to pay a declining and very likely soon to be disgruntled player $7M per season for 3 more years then that’s their prerogative, but if it were me, I’d certainly part with $6-8M to pay less and actually get something of value back.