2026 NHL UFA/Trade Thread

[GEEMAN]

I dunno why anyone wastes their time reporting on big ticket US players potentially going to small market Canadian teams. Habs and TML have a hard enough time as it is.

unfortunately, 3-4 teams cant play half the league that wants to go there

 

[CH1]

That ship has sailed, alas.

For sure. My point was more Knies type than Knies himself. They’re pretty rare, of course, but so are plug and play 2Cs. So, it’s about HuGo being creative. Maybe one possible solution is having Slaf drive our 2nd line until a neater solution presents itself

 

[GEEMAN]

For sure. My point was more Knies type than Knies himself. They’re pretty rare, of course, but so are plug and play 2Cs. So, it’s about HuGo being creative. Maybe one possible solution is having Slaf drive our 2nd line

Kap is going to get better and I expect Hage to sign during the season

 

[CH1]

Kap is going to get better and I expect Hage to sign during the season

That’s too hopeful for a team that has now made reaching the final 4 the new bar

 

[Krustchev]

Kap is going to get better and I expect Hage to sign during the season

I don't believe he can sign once his NCAA season starts.

 

[Krustchev]

That’s too hopeful for a team that has now made reaching the final 4 the new bar

Geeman is stuck in 2024.

 

[lecoqsportif]

Kapanen is not top 6 material.

 

[Krustchev]

Kapanen is not top 6 material.

Not on a good team.

 

[CH1]

and even good isn't good enough
these guys are no longer impressed with winning a playoff round

 

[GEEMAN]

Kapanen is not top 6 material.

how do we know after a solid rookie year

 

[GEEMAN]

That’s too hopeful for a team that has now made reaching the final 4 the new bar

You dont force a deal and get ripped off