Philadelphia Flyers trade tiers
Kevin Kurz of The Athletic: A look at the trade tiers for the Philadelphia Flyers at the trade deadline if they become sellers.
Likeliest to get traded, but may be a hard sell – Rasmus Ristolainen
Makes no sense to move – Dan Vladar
Veterans not going anywhere – Travis Konecny, Travis Sanheim, and Christian Dvorak
Veterans with trade protection – Nick Seeler
Young cornerstones not going anywhere – Matvei Michkov, Tyson Foerster, and Trevor Zegras
Young players that aren’t untouchable – Bobby Brink, Emil Andrae, and Nikita Grebenkin
Only in a major trade for a center – Denver Barkey, Noah Cates, Jamie Drysdale, Owen Tippett, and Cam York
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Unmovable contracts – Sean Couturier, and Garnet Hathaway
If they’re truly in sell mode, maybe they get something back? Sam Ersson, Carl Grundstrom, Noah Juulsen, Lane Pederson, Rodrigo Abols, and Nic Deslaurier.
Potential options for the Buffalo Sabres and their need for some blue line depth
Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic: Buffalo Sabres GM Jarmo Kekalainen has a history of being aggressive and not afraid to make a bold move.
The Sabres should be looking for some depth on the blue line, and someone who plays a physical game and is reliable defensively. Some potential blue line options for the Sabres.
Connor Murphy – RHD – Chicago Blackhawks – $4.4 million cap hit. Pending UFA with a 10-team no-trade clause.
Logan Stanley – LHD – Winnipeg Jets – $1.25 million cap hit. Pending UFA
Justin Faulk – RHD – St. Louis Blues – $6.5 million cap hit. One year left and a 15-team no-trade clause.
Luke Schenn – RHD – Winnipeg Jets – $2.75 million cap hit. Pending UFA
Zach Whitecloud – RHD – Calgary Flames – $2.75 million cap hit. Two years left
Mario Ferraro – LHD – San Jose Sharks – $3.25 million cap hit. Pending UFA
Braden Schneider – RHD – New York Rangers – $2.2 million cap hit. Pending RFA
Nick Seeler – LHD – Philadelphia Flyers – $2.75 million cap hit. Two years left with a full no-movement
Simon Benoit – LHD – Toronto Maple Leafs – $1.35 million cap hit. One year left.
Brett Kulak – LHD – Pittsburgh Penguins – $2.75 million cap hit. Pending UFA
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