2026 NHL UFA/Trade Thread

[AH$$$]

Need a crease clearer. I’d actually consider Trouba but on a reasonable deal, not a Nurse deal.

We need someone who is just better than Struble and X. Not hard to find for a short contract.

 

[Habsy]

Need a crease clearer. Dobeš has shown than if he can see it he’ll stop it. Too many screens and lucky bounces went in.

 

[Habspatrol]

So disappointing that Xhekaj can't be turned into that crease clearer we need. He has all the physical tools to be a fantastic version of that. Just doesn't seem to have the toolbox.

 

[Habsy]

Weber needs to train him

 

[GEEMAN]

So disappointing that Xhekaj can't be turned into that crease clearer we need. He has all the physical tools to be a fantastic version of that. Just doesn't seem to have the tools.

Need to stop taking him in and out of the lineup as Rolex says. Pasted to the bench for mistakes

Give him some confidence on the third pair from day 1 and give him a role

 

[lecoqsportif]

But we need a RHS.

 

[TheCountofMonteCristo]

Need to stop taking him in and out of the lineup as Rolex says. Pasted to the bench for mistakes

Give him some confidence on the third pair from day 1 and give him a role

There's no one thing he does well other than fight which he rarely does anymore. His lack of hockey IQ hurts him badly.

After 4 years in the league, he is what he is.

 

[Krustchev]

There's no one thing he does well other than fight which he rarely does anymore. His lack of hockey IQ hurts him badly.

After 4 years in the league, he is what he is.

I disagree.

 

[Alan C]

There's no one thing he does well other than fight which he rarely does anymore. His lack of hockey IQ hurts him badly.

After 4 years in the league, he is what he is.

I will be curious how Mailoux does next year. Blues let him play through mistakes and he looked good by the end is season. Sometimes you have to nurture the confidence and not bench constantly.

 

[TheCountofMonteCristo]

I will be curious how Mailoux does next year. Blues let him play through mistakes and he looked good by the end is season. Sometimes you have to nurture the confidence and not bench constantly.

One was a first rd choice, the other undrafted.

 

[TheCountofMonteCristo]

I disagree.

OK

 

[CH1]

Wifi was a pleasant surprise, a prospect rescued from the scrap heap at a time when our farm team was barren. We’re still waiting for him to carve out a role

I’m hoping WiFi jr works out and he can bring similar sandpaper but on the 4th line, where it can be better managed in-game

 

[hairnova]

View: https://x.com/KevinWeekes/status/2066305147815473281?s=20

 

[CH1]

I want Robert Thomas as much as the next guy .....but for 2nd line Centres not already discussed here, I think Shane Wright could be a nice gamble.

He's 22. Took a step back last year. But I could see him settle in as a 50 point guy. Definitely not #1 overall material, but we don't need that from him. Plus his defensive metrics are solidly above average.

Not my first option, but an option

 

[worm]

That would be hellarious

 

[legoalie]

I don't think Wright is mature enough to be in a room with Slafs,, I rather go the route of getting a 33 year old +- for 2 years,, I am just not excited to trade Hage or Zharo right now

 

[GEEMAN]

I don't think Wright is mature enough to be in a room with Slafs,, I rather go the route of getting a 33 year old +- for 2 years,, I am just not excited to trade Hage or Zharo right now

Yup , if all fails get your Trochek type without sacrificing our stud kids

 

[GEEMAN]

That would be hellarious

The stare in the room will be priceless

 

[CH1]

Unheated Rivalry

Seriously, tho, it’s old news. That draft was 4 yrs ago

 

[legoalie]

Unheated Rivalry

Seriously, tho, it’s old news. That draft was 4 yrs ago

I agree it is old news, tell that to Wright..