2025/2026 Season Trade Rumours and Speculation Thread

[HighLifeMan]

Originally Posted by Royle9

Few updates:
This is a guy who put up 70pts on a TERRIBLE team, with a strong supporting cast and ample PP time I personally think this kid will be a stud.

I'd be leery of paying the price it would take to land this kid (for this team specifically), but of course if the acquisition cost is right then he fits the timeline tremendously, and Conroy would be doing a disservice not to inquire. In theory he would make a great fit for Huberdeau.

He already led Buffalo forwards in PP time.
His most common linemates were Thompson, Tuch, Dahlin and Power (that's a strong supporting cast)
He led the the entire NHL with an on ice SH% at five on five of 14.29% (of those who played over 1000 mins)
His defensive metrics were quite poor

A lot of things went right for him this season - so I am not sure he really has the ability to pop more than he already has - especially in Calgary currently. I'd be surprised if he was able to match his output from last season on this roster.

It's a tough one for me as these types of young talents don't pop onto the trade market to often, I am just not convinced he is the piece we should be spending significant assets to bring in considering team needs, etc..

[Macho0978]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

Last year the Flames traded Zadorov and Lindholm way before the deadline, and only really waited until the last minute on Hanifin.

So Conroy took this approach too.

But they took Kuzmenko back, he lights it up and they keep him. They flip him at the deadline for whatever, they pick higher.


Worked out as we got Parekh, but I don't think Conroy is making moves to lose like Briere does.

[Sec214]

Originally Posted by Tbull8

Bye bye Coleman and one more?

Flames are not shopping Coleman but teams have been calling and asking. He's a professional multi tool, flames highly covet him. It would take a pure win for CC to move him.

[Macho0978]

Originally Posted by HighLifeMan

I'd be leery of paying the price it would take to land this kid (for this team specifically), but of course if the acquisition cost is right then he fits the timeline tremendously, and Conroy would be doing a disservice not to inquire. In theory he would make a great fit for Huberdeau.

He already led Buffalo forwards in PP time.
His most common linemates were Thompson, Tuch, Dahlin and Power (that's a strong supporting cast)
He led the the entire NHL with an on ice SH% at five on five of 14.29% (of those who played over 1000 mins)
His defensive metrics were quite poor

A lot of things went right for him this season - so I am not sure he really has the ability to pop more than he already has - especially in Calgary currently. I'd be surprised if he was able to match his output from last season on this roster.

It's a tough one for me as these types of young talents don't pop onto the trade market to often, I am just not convinced he is the piece we should be spending significant assets to bring in considering team needs, etc..

I pointed this out several times, his linemates were very good. He also got prime time ice. He will also probably want $8mil. He probably costs us 1st round picks. If the majority of the value we trade comes from the log jam of wingers, yes let's trade for him.

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by Matty81

Maybe i am slow but im only counting 8 there and see 4 free slots? Or do you just mean lw


Never mind that Coleman absolutely should be moved now that his nmc clause is done. A soon to be 34 year old winger with good trade value on a team with almost no chance of winning a cup

There are 12 forwards 4 play center and 8 play wing

Kadri, Backlund, Frost, and likely Kirkland fill those 4 center spots

[calgarybean]

Injuries happen, Kirrkland isnt signed and players are assets.
Conroy has to be looking at options on all players not named Wolf or Parekh.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Sec214

Flames are not shopping Coleman but teams have been calling and asking. He's a professional multi tool, flames highly covet him. It would take a pure win for CC to move him.

He's the kind of guy who is a deadline add more than an offseason move. Same for Backs.

Rasmus I see as more of an off season move, though his value maybe moves up as his contract gets less onerous as the year goes by.

[Vinny01]

If the Flames committed to Backlund as the 4C and give Zary a shot at C there could be a spot on the wing open

Huberdeau-Kadri-Coronato
Farabee-Frost-Sharangovich
Coleman-Zary-?
Pospisil-Backlund-Klapka

Otherwise I see it

Zary-Kadri-Coronato
Huberdeau-Frost-Sharangovich
Farabee-Backlund-Coleman
Pospisil-?-Klapka

Seems like the flames may be shaking this group up if they are looking at free agent bottom 6 guys

[flambers]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

There are 12 forwards 4 play center and 8 play wing

Kadri, Backlund, Frost, and likely Kirkland fill those 4 center spots

My guess, Kirkland is not the 4th line center, if signed, he is likely a winger.

Sam Morton, might have a chance for that role,

[Toonage]

I don't get the desire to sign Kirkland. Pat on 960 seems to be all hot and bothered over getting this guy signed right away.

What am I missing?

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by calgarybean

Injuries happen, Kirrkland isnt signed and players are assets.
Conroy has to be looking at options on all players not named Wolf or Parekh.

Very true but one thing Conroy has said is he wants to leave spots open for young players. Having 11-12 forwards on the team is not a bad thing going into camp

[Sec214]

Meeting with a source this afternoon, I hope to have a update on Rasmus and it's current status.

[Vinny01]

Didn’t Royle state a few months ago that some teams coveted Pospisil and thought the flames were not playing him high enough the lineup?

I wonder if he is a trade piece worth more than some of us think?

[aaronkarlpatton]

Originally Posted by Sec214

Meeting with a source this afternoon, I hope to have a update on Rasmus and it's current status.

This is awesome. Thanks. Good to have you back.

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[HighLifeMan]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

Didn’t Royle state a few months ago that some teams coveted Pospisil and thought the flames were not playing him high enough the lineup?

I wonder if he is a trade piece worth more than some of us think?

I personally believe that Pospisil has far more value than most believe. He has a skillset that the entire league covets, and his contract makes him even more valuable.

I just don't think Conroy has even the slightest appetite to move him.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

Very true but one thing Conroy has said is he wants to leave spots open for young players. Having 11-12 forwards on the team is not a bad thing going into camp

Yeah, there are three or four guys who could land a spot on bottom six wing, including Honzek if they start on on the side. Strongren, Suneiv, Kerins. Or maybe Basha, Gridin or Battaglia shock out of camp and get a spot. I could also see them signing Kirkland and/or Hunt to two ways.

[Sec214]

Originally Posted by aaronkarlpatton

This is awesome. Thanks. Good to have you back.

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[Matty81]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

There are 12 forwards 4 play center and 8 play wing

Kadri, Backlund, Frost, and likely Kirkland fill those 4 center spots

Brain cramp over here!

[iloveicedhockey]

Sec's source is French Canadian, confirmed.

[activeStick]

Originally Posted by bluejays

Not saying this in hindsight, but it's possible he wants nothing to do with Treliving after his mediocre time here. I'm going to go out of limb that he signs at a slight discount (both him and Marchand) to stay in Florida. That would be a total kick in the groin to Tre as you know he's likely targeting Marchand.

I suppose anything is possible, but I personally feel like the chances of that are almost zero. Not saying this is the reason you suggested it, but I have noticed a frankly unhealthy obsession by some with Treliving and noticing some projecting going on now with people convinced that others will feel the same way about Treliving that they do.