2026 NHL UFA/Trade Thread

[CH1]

We don’t even know if Hage is a C

 

[AH$$$]

AJ Greer
Top 6 winger
Veteran RD

Makes us better suited to play Canes

 

[TheCountofMonteCristo]

We don’t even know if Hage is a C

Even more, we don't know if he will sign...

 

[GrandWazoo]

Z you can sacrifice not Hage

If 14 slows down when his contract ends RT will also be 30 with a year left on his deal and maybe slipping a well

Team may have 2 declining assets looking to cash in and if this team isnt winning tough decisions need to be made

We havent had a Hage caliber C in the pipeline in moons , top 10 prospect in the world

We landed 53 a major priority without sacrificing a top prospect or core player

If everything aligns perfectly, and with a bit of luck, Hage might become as good as Thomas.

 

[Habsy]

AJ Greer
Top 6 winger
Veteran RD

Makes us better suited to play Canes

I like the Greer idea

 

[Habsy]

If everything aligns perfectly, and with a bit of luck, Hage might become as good as Thomas.

Yeah if you can get Thomas for Hage + you do it.

 

[lecoqsportif]

I like the Greer idea

Would be nice if one or both of FXhekaj and Beck stepped up at training camp. Skeptical re: Beck.

 

[CH1]

I think Beck will be on the 4th line next yr
Florian too maybe

 

[lecoqsportif]

That would mean some people are gonzo, especially if people are pushed down with acquisition of real top 6 forward.

 

[GEEMAN]

If everything aligns perfectly, and with a bit of luck, Hage might become as good as Thomas.

Sure then keep him and 8 years younger and faster

Kap is going to get better but maybe not your ideal 2c

We can bridge that gap with others until Hage is ready

I am not ready to move this gold asset for RT who I dont see as the needle mover

 

[GEEMAN]

Would be nice if one or both of FXhekaj and Beck stepped up at training camp. Skeptical re: Beck.

Wifi 2 I think is done , he cant keep up

Beck gets moved or sticks just like Engstrom

 

[GEEMAN]

That would mean some people are gonzo, especially if people are pushed down with acquisition of real top 6 forward.

Expect 5-6 new bodies next year

 

[Krustchev]

I think Beck will be on the 4th line next yr
Florian too maybe

Beck was apparently Laval's best player in the playoffs, FWIW. I also thought he looked good when he played games for us this season.

 

[Krustchev]

Wifi 2 I think is done , he cant keep up

Beck gets moved or sticks just like Engstrom.

No way is Flo done here.

 

[CH1]

Florian has the energy to be a 4th liner.

 

[lecoqsportif]

Yah, apparently Beck was good in the playoffs after a mediocre season. So wait and see.

It seems FloJack was good after a post-camp lethargy.

 

[GrandWazoo]

Sure then keep him and 8 years younger and faster

Kap is going to get better but maybe not your ideal 2c

We can bridge that gap with others until Hage is ready

I am not ready to move this gold asset for RT who I dont see as the needle mover

You're missing the part that 1) Hage might never reach this potential and 2) it would take him 3-4 years min to reach it.

Thomas is signed for 5 more years. Ideally I would keep Hage, but he's not an untouchable in a Thomas trade.

 

[Rolex]

Not sure Blues would be getting a better deal from another team….Hage has value….Leafs President made sure to remind everyone

 

[CH1]

.Leafs President made sure to remind everyone

....and he used ChatGPT so you know it's legit!!!

 

[Rolex]

....and he used ChatGPT so you know it's legit!!!

But Chat didn’t tell you he was available until Leafs President mentioned his name