2. Florida Panthers
The Florida Panthers have reached the Stanley Cup Finals in three of the past four seasons, and in both 2024 and 2025, the team brought home the Cup for the first and second time in franchise history. This past season, the team simply couldn't get away from their injuries, with captain Aleksander Barkov missing the entire season, and now, they have an opportunity to reload for another potential Cup run in 2026/27.
To do that, they'll need some experience after a tough season, and in Coleman, the team would get someone that can play anywhere up and down their lineup, as well as being one of the best penalty killers in the entire NHL. Sure, the salary cap situation in Florida isn't perfect, but with the Flames having a retention slot available, they could offer him up to pair him with former Flames teammate Matthew Tkachuk for a genuine Stanley Cup contender.
If there were to be interest, the Flames would be eyeing off the Panthers No. 9 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, and while it would take much more than Coleman to make that happen, this would be a solid move for both parties.
1. Dallas Stars
For two seasons now, the Dallas Stars have been heavily linked to Blake Coleman and other Flames veterans, and after falling short in the post-season again, getting a proven, veteran performer like Coleman may become a priority again. Obviously, they'll need to focus on the potential contract extension for Jason Robertson and fleshing out an already talented roster, but as the summer rolls on, adding Coleman (likely retained) would be a massive move.
Beyond Robertson, Sam Steel and Mikko Rantanen, the Stars wing group is lacking the depth and production needed to win, and with years of 13 and 11 points in the post-season for Tampa Bay's two Stanley Cup wins, Coleman could be that player.
On top of all this, Dallas have some assets to throw Calgary's way, with Mavrik Bourque and Lian Bishell alongside a second-round pick in 2026 and a first-round pick in 2027, the pieces are there to get a deal done. It may not be just Coleman for an asset or two, but rather a bigger package deal that sees Coleman go home to Texas, but with their needs, the two teams history of making dealts together and Coleman's desire to go home, this is the perfect fir for the 34-year old.
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