Proposal: Free agency edition Trade Rumours/Proposals - 2025/26 Part II

[Tragedy]

Is that all that this twitter account does? Repost news from days ago to generate views?

Yes

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

You lost me at Bruce Garrioch... NB: He is no longer a Sens insider.

 

[Qward]

Can I post old tweets? I have some doozies saved

 

[hockeywiz542]

Is that all that this twitter account does? Repost news from days ago to generate views?

The X account NHL Rumour Report (NHLRumourReport) mainly acts as an aggregator rather than a source of original reporting. While it is fair to say the account is designed to gain attention and engagement, its primary purpose is to collect and share information from established hockey insiders and media outlets. Instead of breaking news or relying on anonymous sources, it monitors trusted figures such as Elliotte Friedman, Darren Dreger, and Pierre LeBrun, then condenses their updates into short, easy-to-read posts. Most of their tweets clearly credit the original source, often summarizing comments from podcasts, articles, or broadcasts into a single update.

This makes the account useful for fans who want a quick overview of NHL news without following dozens of reporters individually. However, there is a downside: because the information is condensed into brief posts, some context can be lost. At times, a casual or speculative remark from an insider may come across as a more serious rumor than intended. Overall, the account is a convenient tool for staying informed, but it is important to pay attention to the original sources they cite before fully trusting or interpreting any rumor.

 

[L'Aveuglette]

The X account NHL Rumour Report (NHLRumourReport) mainly acts as an aggregator rather than a source of original reporting. While it is fair to say the account is designed to gain attention and engagement, its primary purpose is to collect and share information from established hockey insiders and media outlets. Instead of breaking news or relying on anonymous sources, it monitors trusted figures such as Elliotte Friedman, Darren Dreger, and Pierre LeBrun, then condenses their updates into short, easy-to-read posts. Most of their tweets clearly credit the original source, often summarizing comments from podcasts, articles, or broadcasts into a single update.

This makes the account useful for fans who want a quick overview of NHL news without following dozens of reporters individually. However, there is a downside: because the information is condensed into brief posts, some context can be lost. At times, a casual or speculative remark from an insider may come across as a more serious rumor than intended. Overall, the account is a convenient tool for staying informed, but it is important to pay attention to the original sources they cite before fully trusting or interpreting any rumor.

Hi NHLRumourReport!

 

[HSF]

if Marchenko is avaliable we need to be all over that

pretty much replaces Brady

 

[Wallet Inspector]

if Marchenko is avaliable we need to be all over that

pretty much replaces Brady

I agree but to me it doesn't make sense for Columbus to move him unless they are going for a rebuild or massive retool.

 

[Senscore]

The Metro has only one good team. If Columbus is ever going to be a perennial playoff team it's never going to be easier.

They'd be stupid to rebuild.


They need something to give that fan base. Go for it.

 

[HSF]

I agree but to me it doesn't make sense for Columbus to move him unless they are going for a rebuild or massive retool.

maybe they know he isn't interested in signing long term

getting Nuke is interesting. Actually getting Nuke might be to help keep Werenski

 

[BigRig4]

Is that all that this twitter account does? Repost news from days ago to generate views?

I actually find it super helpful. It's all the news aggregated in one place.

 

[God Says No]

Rather pay that price over giving up Spence for McTavish

I'd rather pay that than what we payed for Eklund. 10 times the player Eklund is.

 

[HSF]

Sometimes it feels with these aggregators that rumours get recycled to the point where it seems like there’s more noise than there is. This statement from Friedman was made yesterday morning (6/24), but is being shared again on Twitter as if it’s new.

to be fair the twitter post does put the date at the end of the rumour. The people posting here should just be more aware

 

[PatrickEaves]

Приезжайте в Оттаву, братья — здесь холодно, как дома.

 

[Micklebot]

if Marchenko is avaliable we need to be all over that

pretty much replaces Brady

He's up for a new deal, I have zero interest in paying the asking price without an extension, so a lot depends on whether he's interested in being here

 

[Hale The Villain]

I agree but to me it doesn't make sense for Columbus to move him unless they are going for a rebuild or massive retool.

It sounds like they're just listening on him in case some team wants to offer a Byram-esque overpayment in this insane seller's market.

 

[HSF]

He's up for a new deal, I have zero interest in paying the asking price without an extension, so a lot depends on whether he's interested in being here

yes would need an extension

 

[Wallet Inspector]

It sounds like they're just listening on him in case some team wants to offer a Byram-esque overpayment in this insane seller's market.

I would do 25th overall+Yakemchuk+Halliday but I don't think Columbus accepts that.

 

[Micklebot]

I'd rather pay that than what we payed for Eklund. 10 times the player Eklund is.

There's a pretty good reason why he wasn't able to command a bigger return, I feel like that context is pretty relevant. He's also 31 rather than 23, at the same age he had 10 pts in 57 games, and a career high of 34.

Of course, this all also assumes we weren't on his NTC which could make it all moot.

 

[Hale The Villain]

I would do 25th overall+Yakemchuk+Halliday but I don't think Columbus accepts that.

They might accept that next summer when he needs a new contract, but I don't see why they'd trade him now, especially if they are trying to keep Werenski happy.

 

[Micklebot]

As an aside, maybe the low cost of acquisition for Nuke will bring down the asks for other guys, no chance DeBrusk can command a first after seeing that trade.

 

[SlapJack]

Agreed. Pinto should be in the top 6, not trade proposals. Greig should go before Pinto 101 times out of 99.

Hell I'd keep Grieg over Cozens, he's a Swiss army knife

 

[Erik Alfredsson]

As an aside, maybe the low cost of acquisition for Nuke will bring down the asks for other guys, no chance DeBrusk can command a first after seeing that trade.

Difference is Colorado had to trade him, Vancouver doesn't really need to trade DeBrusk.

 

[Blotto71]

Hell I'd keep Grieg over Cozens, he's a Swiss army knife

I dont disagree, I just think you've stated exactly why Greig would have more value

 

[Gil Gunderson]

That’s barely more than what Jensen was making (with a lower salary cap) and Spence is younger and better than healthy Jensen was for us. Guy has been improving every year.

 

[SlapJack]

I dont disagree, I just think you've stated exactly why Greig would have more value

I think Cozens might be perceived as more valuable outside Ottawa. If you're looking for a 2nd line C and anyone heard both Cozens and Grieg were available, you'd get more interest in Cozens. Maybe not though. But that's why I'm keeping Grieg, he's half the price and just as valuable in the big picture