NHL Trade Rumors: Calgary Flames forward emerges as the most-wanted trade piece amidst trade chatter

As the Calgary Flames navigate a slow start to the 2025-26 season, trade chatter has begun to swirl loudly. As names like Rasmus Andersson and Nazem Kadri have dominated speculation, insiders now say the player drawing the most attention is another veteran forward, Blake Coleman.

Despite the rising demand for Kadri and Andersson, Flames forward Blake Coleman is drawing the most early interest.The reason behind this trade chatter is due to his contract and reliable play, which is making him attractive to potential suitors. Coleman, who is in the fourth season of his six-year, $29.4 million contract. Meanwhile, multiple teams have contacted Calgary expressing strong interest in the 33-year-old winger, according to recent reports.

Blake Coleman emerges as a trade target amidst potential NHL suitors

As trade speculation is picking up momentum, Calgary Flames forward Blake Coleman has emerged as a top trade target amidst potential NHL suitors. He has become the focal point of interest among multiple NHL contenders as he is considered one of the most dependable two-way forwards, offering a strong penalty-killing presence, leadership experience, and reliable secondary scoring.According to Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic, Coleman is getting the most attention now.

"Interestingly, for all the speculation around Andersson and Kadri, ... the player who’s received the most attention from other teams is Blake Coleman," LeBrun wrote. "Teams are ... letting Flames GM Craig Conroy know that if he entertains moving Coleman, get in touch... In no way is Calgary shopping Coleman. But Conroy can’t control teams reaching out.

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The primary reason behind this attention is based on Coleman’s experience and contract.

As per reports, he is signed through 2026-27 with a $4.9 million salary, on a 6-year with $29,400,000. Coleman is known for strong two-way play and has won two Stanley Cups with Tampa Bay. So, many contending teams value his leadership and playoff play.As per his NHL stats and career, Coleman has eight points in 19 games this season, including seven goals and one assist so far. Moreover, the veteran player has earned 298 points in 643 career games.

He remains one of Calgary’s most reliable forwards every night and holds value as an offensive addition for any team.Calgary must now decide whether to keep its veteran forwards or trade them. The organization is therefore expected to monitor how the season unfolds leading up to March, with their overall trajectory ultimately shaping every trade decision.Also read: What fueled Brad Marchand to score the 1,000-point milestone against Washington Capitals? | NHL News - The Times of India