Rumor: 2026 Trade Rumors and Free Agency: Offseason Edition

[Bill Peckerskull]

I don't think he would.

I could see Minnesota getting both Hughes brothers and sending a package featuring Matt Boldy the other way.

Jack Hughes
Luke Hughes


Matt Boldy
Jonas Brodin
2027 1st

That would be awful for Minnesota, and I'd love it. Jack is ALWAYS hurt, and Luke sucks.

 

[dahrougem2]

Too big of a trade, wouldn't happen

I can't see Jack going without Luke, especially if it's Minnesota.

It won't be futures, either.

I also don't believe Guerin is married to Boldy on his roster. Three years ago he publicly called out his compete in the playoffs.

 

[zxczxczxczxczxcz]

I can't blame players for not wanting to play for the Canadian teams. They haven't won a cup in a long time and some of these teams are ran so badly that you don't want to step into that mess.

 

[Ararana]

If Florida gaining Brady mean Dallas loses Robertson, I’m happy.

 

[RoyIsALegend]

This + his brother down the highway in Toronto.

 

[Freaky Styley]

This + his brother down the highway in Toronto.

they'd probably even trade for his brother as part of the agreement, seeing as he's been available for a few years. Of course, new management in Toronto might have different ideas but I can see it happening

 

[The Kingslayer]

If Jack Hughes goes to Minny I called it after Quinn went there. Boy did that piss off Devils fans.

 

[Freaky Styley]

How is it fair? On what planet is paying a 26 year old with a career high 27 points and is a 4th line center 3.5M fair?

He's not paid to produce. Have you seen other contracts around the league? Have you seen the C market?

What is his value then? 3M is the going rate for quality 4th liners with new contracts to sign. In 2 weeks no one would bat an eye at a 26 year old C that's heavily relied upon on the PK getting paid 3.5 on a multiyear deal

 

[Balthazar]

 

[Freaky Styley]

 

[AvsWraith]

We do need a mean-as-hell asshole that can score... you know, besides MacK.

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

We do need a mean-as-hell asshole that can score... you know, besides MacK.

Bednar would hate him. He'd never be allowed to play the way he did in Dallas or CBus

 

[dahrougem2]

I can't blame players for not wanting to play for the Canadian teams. They haven't won a cup in a long time and some of these teams are ran so badly that you don't want to step into that mess.

I mean now, sure, but:

Edmonton went to B2B SCF and is an annual contender

Toronto before this had the longest playoff streak

Calgary won their division before Tkachuk and Gaudreau left. Ditto Vancouver before the max exodus of Horvat/Miller/Hughes.

Winnipeg has been a perennial top-7 team in hockey before this past season.

The Canadian teams have been doing just fine.

 

[AvsWraith]

Bednar would hate him. He'd never be allowed to play the way he did in Dallas or CBus

True.

But I honestly wouldn't hate it though. We are way too nice to these teams in the playoffs. We need some mean injected into the lineup. Adam Foote, Peter Forsberg, Claude Lemieux style.

 

[Balthazar]

People won't like Marchment's contract. He's currently making 4.5M, he'll get more than that and long term. Would you still want him at 6M X 6? That's a lot for a 3rd line winger.

 

[RoyIsALegend]

Let's assume we trade Nichushkin and Drury.

If we don't want to "give" Ivan a spot without earning it, or don't think he's ready(dude led our AHL team in points in the playoffs, was 2nd on the team in points for the 2nd half of the season, and has REALLY developed his game), then there may be a 3LW spot open.

An asshole like Marchment, Bunting, etc. would make sense... BUT... we know Bednar would neuter these guys and/or hate them. Also, Marchment will cost a lot more than Bunting will.

Lehkonen - MacKinnon - Necas
Landeskog - Nelson - Brindley/Hughes
??? - Kadri - Hughes/Brindley
Kelly - Roy - O'Connor
Ivan

 

[AvsWraith]

People won't like Marchment's contract. He's currently making 4.5M, he'll get more than that and long term. Would you still want him at 6M X 6? That's a lot for a 3rd line winger.

Nah, not at 6M. Deal breaker.

 

[Balthazar]

Let's assume we trade Nichushkin and Drury.

If we don't want to "give" Ivan a spot without earning it, or don't think he's ready(dude led our team in points in the playoffs, was 2nd on the team in points for the 2nd half of the season, and has REALLY developed his game), then there may be a 3LW spot open.

An asshole like Marchment, Bunting, etc. would make sense... BUT... we know Bednar would neuter these guys and/or hate them. Also, Marchment will cost a lot more than Bunting will.

Lehkonen - MacKinnon - Necas
Landeskog - Nelson - Brindley/Hughes
??? - Kadri - Hughes/Brindley
Kelly - Roy - O'Connor
Ivan

Wouldn't make sense to trade Nuke and then give his AAV to Marchment. Bunting shouldn't cost much though.

Edit: like you said

 

[AvsWraith]

Is there a discount asshole we could acquire?

 

[Freaky Styley]

Let's assume we trade Nichushkin and Drury.

If we don't want to "give" Ivan a spot without earning it, or don't think he's ready(dude led our AHL team in points in the playoffs, was 2nd on the team in points for the 2nd half of the season, and has REALLY developed his game), then there may be a 3LW spot open.

An asshole like Marchment, Bunting, etc. would make sense... BUT... we know Bednar would neuter these guys and/or hate them. Also, Marchment will cost a lot more than Bunting will.

Lehkonen - MacKinnon - Necas
Landeskog - Nelson - Brindley/Hughes
??? - Kadri - Hughes/Brindley
Kelly - Roy - O'Connor
Ivan

I think we can assume too that Sakic and Bednar are pretty aligned as well. So I doubt we see more transactions for players that Bednar doesn't really like. I do still think we acquire one forward with that lineup you have.

I'm also starting to think Ryan Shea is a guy we target in FA, which leaves the question of Kulak or another guy for the left side. And that would be that.

 

[The AntiBob]

Let's assume we trade Nichushkin and Drury.

If we don't want to "give" Ivan a spot without earning it, or don't think he's ready(dude led our AHL team in points in the playoffs, was 2nd on the team in points for the 2nd half of the season, and has REALLY developed his game), then there may be a 3LW spot open.

An asshole like Marchment, Bunting, etc. would make sense... BUT... we know Bednar would neuter these guys and/or hate them. Also, Marchment will cost a lot more than Bunting will.

Lehkonen - MacKinnon - Necas
Landeskog - Nelson - Brindley/Hughes
??? - Kadri - Hughes/Brindley
Kelly - Roy - O'Connor
Ivan

Joshua Dunne

 

[shadow1]

Marchment has always been trash in the playoffs. He's a 52-point regular-season scorer, 26-point postseason player. Literally half the production.

I don't want this team overspending for mediocre 31-year-olds. Colorado needs fresh legs. Some of that's going to come from within, but I want them to roll the dice on a value-suppressed young player or two.

 

[RoyIsALegend]

I do still think we acquire one forward with that lineup you have.

Gus Nyquist is going to be this year's Tatarsson, isn't he?

 

[Freaky Styley]

Gus Nyquist is going to be this year's Tatarsson, isn't he?

 

[The AntiBob]

Go after an RFA that doesn't get a qualifying offer .