2024/2025 Season trade rumours and speculation thread

[dustygoon]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

The last I heard Kadri would waive tor the Leafs and the Leafs only. I'm not saying that couldn't change and maybe Royal has more up to date info then I do. I do know that Kadri loves Calgary and wants to be part of the solution here.

Confirmed....

[memphusk]

Oh you mean the dinosaurs hand puppet?

In response to the Canucks.

[blankall]

Originally Posted by Aarongavey

Sportsnet reporting that the Avs may not be able to sign Rantanen longterm. He is apparently looking for something closer to Draisaitl dollars than MacKinnon dollars. He would be arguably the best player to reach UFA in a long long time if he actually makes it.

He's already won his cup, so likely looking for the big dollars, which could mean he'd be willing to sign for Calgary (if they offered those). The biggest risks with him would be age, as he'd want a contract that would take him past his prime, and also whether or not he's a product of MacKinnon.

Just from the eye test, I'd say Rantanen is a pretty big star in his own right. He always kills it at international tournaments, away from MacKinnon, too. On top of that he's a big guy, even though he doesn't play an especially physical game. A first line of:

Huberdeau-Kadri-Rantannen

Could be great. Rantanen seems like he has a similar skillset to the players that had success with Huberdeau in Florida.

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by Aarongavey

Sportsnet reporting that the Avs may not be able to sign Rantanen longterm. He is apparently looking for something closer to Draisaitl dollars than MacKinnon dollars. He would be arguably the best player to reach UFA in a long long time if he actually makes it.

I wonder if we take a look if he goes free agency. He does play some C for Colorado at times. If he can play full time C that's a great fit.

[stemit14]

Originally Posted by Aarongavey

Sportsnet reporting that the Avs may not be able to sign Rantanen longterm. He is apparently looking for something closer to Draisaitl dollars than MacKinnon dollars. He would be arguably the best player to reach UFA in a long long time if he actually makes it.

Tough call for Colorado. That’s a big loss if Rantanen leaves but they have to plan for Makar’s raise in 2027. Makar will likely be the highest paid or 2nd highest paid player in the league at that point. If McDavid gets $16 million AAV (or potentially more), Makar will be close to that.

[kyuss275]

Originally Posted by mile

https://twitter.com/user/status/1882844629911158897

Hmmm. I saw a rumour today that said Miller has officially told management he would be open to trade.

[YyjFlames]

Originally Posted by blankall

He's already won his cup, so likely looking for the big dollars, which could mean he'd be willing to sign for Calgary (if they offered those). The biggest risks with him would be age, as he'd want a contract that would take him past his prime, and also whether or not he's a product of MacKinnon.

Just from the eye test, I'd say Rantanen is a pretty big star in his own right. He always kills it at international tournaments, away from MacKinnon, too. On top of that he's a big guy, even though he doesn't play an especially physical game. A first line of:

Huberdeau-Kadri-Rantannen

Could be great. Rantanen seems like he has a similar skillset to the players that had success with Huberdeau in Florida.

I love Rantanen, but that would mean the Flames would have ~$24m going to declining 35+ year olds in 2030. No thanks. Stay the course.

I also doubt he leaves Colorado. They've got room to re-sign him at Draisaitl dollars, especially with an increasing cap. It's just negotiations.

[traptor]

Might not be popular, but with Wolf being the way he is I would go hard on Ratannen and Petersson.

Ratanen is right shot and has played center a decent amount.

[kyuss275]

Originally Posted by dustygoon

Confirmed....

Haha. City boy really embraced Calgary. Cowboy hat , country artist T-shirt and gun. He ain’t going anywhere.

[DJones]

Originally Posted by kyuss275

Hmmm. I saw a rumour today that said Miller has officially told management he would be open to trade.

Don't think that's the issue. The issue is no one will give them anything good for Miller.

[DJones]

Originally Posted by kyuss275

Haha. City boy really embraced Calgary. Cowboy hat , country artist T-shirt and gun. He ain’t going anywhere.

You don't just put on an Alan Jackson shirt after being in Calgary a few years. Guys probably had the shirt for a decade

[Yeah_Baby]

Originally Posted by Aarongavey

Sportsnet reporting that the Avs may not be able to sign Rantanen longterm. He is apparently looking for something closer to Draisaitl dollars than MacKinnon dollars. He would be arguably the best player to reach UFA in a long long time if he actually makes it.

Friedman said on 32 thoughts today Kyle Davidon has been at Avs games in Denver lately.

[Toonage]

Originally Posted by DJones

Don't think that's the issue. The issue is no one will give them anything good for Miller.

Yeah Miller has been agreeable to this for a while now. His agent has been given permission to reach out to teams about a deal and as of now (as reported above) the offers have stunk.

And of course they would. 30 year old, locker room problem, big contract. People thinking he would get them Mercer, or LAF had their heads in the sand.

[traptor]

I'm supprised there's not more discussion of miller to the avs.

Seems like he would fill a big hole there and his personality wouldn't clash with MacK

[stemit14]

A diminished return for Miller is more understandable (from other team perspectives) every day that passes. He’s 32. He’s not having a great year. This will be his 4th team. He has a record of not getting along with his teammates pretty much everywhere he goes. He’s signed for a long time and is likely to start declining if he hasn’t started already. He has a NMC that limits who he will be traded to.

And the recent personal leave could also be a concern for acquiring teams. I know we’re not supposed to speculate on a players reasons for personal leave but I imagine any acquiring GM would want to know exactly why before trading for him as there has been speculation it was because of something in that happened in the room.

All this makes his trade value really diminished compared to what he brings on the ice.

[Bonded]

I’d rather the Flames go after Petterson than majorly overpaying for Rantanen

[Bonded]

Originally Posted by stemit14

Which is more understandable (from other team perspectives) every day that passes. He’s 32. He’s not having a great year. This will be his 4th team. He has a record of not getting along with his teammates pretty much everywhere he goes. He’s signed for a long time and is likely to start declining if he hasn’t started already. He has a NMC that limits who he will be traded to.

And the recent personal leave could also be a concern for acquiring teams. I know we’re not supposed to speculate on a players reasons for personal leave but I imagine any acquiring GM would want to know exactly why before trading for him as there has been speculation it was because of something in that happened in the room.

All this makes his trade value really diminished compared to what he brings on the ice.

I was really confused until I realized you were talking about Miller

[activeStick]

Originally Posted by traptor

I'm supprised there's not more discussion of miller to the avs.

Seems like he would fill a big hole there and his personality wouldn't clash with MacK

I actually feel like his personality being an issue is overstated. He brings a very rare combination of intensity, skill, grit and a voice. Any contender wanting to make a deep run in the playoffs should welcome Miller. And as you mentioned, his personality wouldn't clash with MacKinnon because MacKinnon might even be the same way.

Originally Posted by Bonded

I’d rather the Flames go after Petterson than majorly overpaying for Rantanen

Oof. The rare time I disagree with you, brother! Rantanen all day, every day for me.

[stemit14]

Originally Posted by Bonded

I was really confused until I realized you were talking about Miller

lol. Quoted wrong post. Fixed.

[DJones]

Originally Posted by Bonded

I was really confused until I realized you were talking about Miller

"You're being overly rough on Kadri" is all I could think of reading that until I realized