2025/2026 Season Trade Rumours and Speculation Thread

[Sofa GM]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

Dreger on insider trading says Kadri is happy here but open to going to a contender. Lebrun talks about Coleman again with the Habs.

To MTL
Coleman (50%)

To CGY
Kapanen

[Ba'alzamon]

This statement will put an end to the ridiculous speculation that has spread online

I like the optimism, Steve.

[Harry Lime]

So, I'm guessing that a troll said Ullmark is an alien and got summoned back to the homeworld, and staios took umbridge.

[dammage79]

I honestly am convinced if they traded Coleman to MTL it'll be for Dach and picks. There's no room for him with how Kapanen has bloomed. Suzuki, Kapanen, Danault, Evans. That's their centers.

[Two Fivenagame]

Since when do teams release statements in response to social media gossip?

If anything, that move makes it seem like the gossip is true.

[Reign of Fire]

Originally Posted by Two Fivenagame

Since when do teams release statements in response to social media gossip?

If anything, that move makes it seem like the gossip is true.

Chicago did when it was rumors about Perry

[bluejays]

Originally Posted by dammage79

Ullmark got caught cheating and sold the entire team out. Vindictive wife went and spilled the tea to all the other wives and GFs. Brady's in deep doodoo allegedly.

And the entire team wants Ullmark traded asap. That's why he had to take a leave of absence.

What is it with Swedes and their wives blowing Ottawa up.

Pro athletes cheating on their spouses? I'd be curious to hear which ones didn't because it's part of the hockey culture. Anyway, sounds pretty hilarious that his wife spilled the beans. Good for her. Brady is a dbag anyway regardless.

[Badgers Nose]

Originally Posted by taxbuster

But why? Since coming back Zary has done nothing to show that he's willing to be physical and engage with other players...indeed, quite the opposite IMO. And that is a HUGE disadvantage for a Centre.

Yeah, it is true and very sad. Tonight when he goes to the net, goal. In fact it seems every time he goes to the net it's a scoring chance or goal.

That's why he has so few, he seldom goes to the net anymore.

Why not workout with Gary Roberts and get swole? Zary with some meat on him and more of a simple game would be incredible.

It's probably never going to happen, though.

[Scroopy Noopers]

Originally Posted by stemit14

Is there any chance the league lets them off the hook at the end of the season (before the draft lottery)? Something makes me think they have rescinded a lost draft pick penalty before for a team.

No chance. They ####ed up and either lied or misrepresented the situation which impacted another teams roster plans. They were directly asked about trade protection details.

[Buff]

Originally Posted by Ba'alzamon

I like the optimism, Steve.

Yeah, I laughed at that part. Doesn't matter what the organization does or says, the average Joe schmoe now believes these rumors to be irrefutable facts.

[sureLoss]

FWIW the guy who first posted the Ullmark stuff on X deleted his account shortly after posting and before the Sens posted the denial.

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by Strange Brew

I agree the lack of capable centers in the organization could be a problem. But I’m not sure that anyone is really being developed by Kadri either. This is where Conroy can earn his money. Identify an older center that would come here for a big money short term deal or take back a negative value contract in a deal.

This.

Trade Kadri, then pickup a vet that will accept the role. A Backlund type.

[Strange Brew]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

This.

Trade Kadri, then pickup a vet that will accept the role. A Backlund type.

Yeah no doubt Kadri is an excellent leader and mentor. But I have confidence Conroy can find someone to fill that role.

Jiri’s original point was about needing centers for young wingers to play with. Which I think is a fair point, but I don’t see really see Kadri having unique value in terms of developing guys on his line through his play as a C.

[Enoch Root]

Agreed. Yes, having Cs to help bring young players along is needed. But it doesn't have to be Kadri. Trade him for assets, then being in someone affordable (costwise)

[Jay Random]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

This.

Trade Kadri, then pickup a vet that will accept the role. A Backlund type.

Because Backlunds can be ordered in case lots from Temu, right? Any old player can do that job. I hear Evander Kane is going to be available, why not him?

[PepsiFree]

What top 6 centers likely to hit UFA are well regarded leaders/mentors to young players?

[TherapyforGlencross]

I wouldn’t mind a Coleman plus Zary for either higher calibre young player or more picks. Don’t think Zary is the guy, either.

[sureLoss]

https://twitter.com/user/status/2009472307979596281

[Strange Brew]

Originally Posted by Jay Random

Because Backlunds can be ordered in caee lots from Temu, right? Any old player can do that job. I hear Evander Kane is going to be available, why not him?

There no rush if you’re rebuilding. If you have enough young talent and veteran leadership, you can give yourself some time to find a center if you need one. If that player isn’t there at the start of the year, it’s no disaster.

[Jay Random]

Originally Posted by Strange Brew

There no rush if you’re rebuilding. If you have enough young talent and veteran leadership, you can give yourself some time to find a center if you need one. If that player isn’t there at the start of the year, it’s no disaster.

The point was to acquire veteran leadership through free agency. Guys who are good at that don’t make it to market often, and they can pick and choose between teams.