32 Thoughts: The Podcast A Buyers’ Market and Nobody Wants to Blink
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Feb 27, 2026 A deep dive into trade-deadline dynamics with teams balancing selling vs buying. Conversations cover roster stalemates in Buffalo, Vancouver listening on most pieces, and the Blues’ steep asking prices. Seattle’s bold pitch for Artemi Panarin and Calgary’s contract complications draw attention. Lots of speculation on who moves and who stands pat as deadline pressure mounts.
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Bobrovsky's Age Makes His Market Tricky
- Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky faces a tricky contract market at age 37 despite being a franchise lifer; comparisons to recent big extensions complicate negotiations.
- Friedman noted Florida has limits but historically gets deals done when they want to.
Term Makes Flames' Pieces Harder To Move
- Calgary's biggest trade obstacle is contract term rather than player ability; Nazem Kadri's term scares suitors despite his play.
- Friedman said many Flames players are desired but Kadri's long deal and age reduce marketplace flexibility.
Kraken Presented Big Short Term Offer For Panarin
- Seattle made a serious three-year, $14.25M AAV pitch to Artemi Panarin, showing they're willing to pay big short-term money without extension.
- Friedman revealed multiple sources heard the same Kraken offer figure, emphasizing Seattle's intent to add elite offense.