{"id":40756,"date":"2019-01-29T09:00:42","date_gmt":"2019-01-29T14:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=40756"},"modified":"2020-12-21T15:16:26","modified_gmt":"2020-12-21T20:16:26","slug":"nhl-trade-rumours-philadelphia-flyers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2019\/01\/29\/nhl-trade-rumours-philadelphia-flyers\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Trade Rumours: Philadelphia Flyers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators and Columbus Blue Jackets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s Tuesday and the Last Word on Hockey is here with another dose of NHL trade rumours. We gather a group of three or four rumours and try to make sense of them. The NHL trade deadline is under a month away on Feb. 25, so these rumours will heat up as we get closer to the date. Today we talk about the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/flyers\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Philadelphia Flyers<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/maple-leafs\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Toronto Maple Leafs<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/senators\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ottawa Senators<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/blue-jackets\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Columbus Blue Jackets<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h1>NHL Trade Rumours<\/h1>\n<h2>Philadelphia Flyers<\/h2>\n<p><em>Rumour<\/em>:\u00a0The Flyers General Manager Chuck Fletcher told the media today that almost any player is open for trade. Sam Carchidi mentioned that Fletcher said <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/g\/giroucl01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Claude Giroux<\/a><\/strong> is the only player not available for trade. <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/hartca01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Carter Hart<\/a><\/strong> is also likely on that list.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Chuck Fletcher basically said everyone is available in a trade except <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/g\/giroucl01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Claude Giroux<\/a>. I have a feeling <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/hartca01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Carter Hart<\/a> is untouchable, too. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Flyers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#Flyers<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Sam Carchidi (@BroadStBull) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BroadStBull\/status\/1089932096435568640?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">January 28, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><em>Analysis<\/em>: The Flyers have found themselves near the bottom of the standings this season. In a season that they had expectations for playoffs and likely winning a round. Their biggest problem has been a lack of goaltending. However, as LWOH writer Ariel Melendez wrote, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/2019\/01\/19\/carter-hart-proving-he-can-play-for-philadelphia-flyers\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hart has been an upgrade<\/a> so far.<\/p>\n<p>The Flyers still have a solid young core. Obviously, at any price, anyone should be available for a trade. However, trading a player like\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/p\/provoiv01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ivan Provorov<\/a><\/strong> or <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/p\/patrino01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nolan Patrick<\/a><\/strong> just to make a trade doesn&#8217;t seem like a great idea. Trading <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/simmowa01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wayne Simmonds<\/a><\/strong> feels like it&#8217;s a given at this point. However, could we see someone like <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/g\/gudasra01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Radko Gudas<\/a><\/strong>, who has also <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/2019\/01\/25\/radko-gudas-peforming-well-for-philadelphia-flyers\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">been very solid<\/a> or <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/v\/voracja01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jakub Voracek<\/a><\/strong> moved? One thing is for sure, the Flyers should be on lots of these NHL Trade Rumours in the future.<\/p>\n<h2>Toronto Maple Leafs<\/h2>\n<p><em>Rumour<\/em>: We take a break from NHL Trade Rumours to look at another rumour that could effect trades. TSN&#8217;s Insider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/video\/lebrun-wouldn-t-be-shocked-if-matthews-signs-within-the-next-month~1597400\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pierre LeBrun commented<\/a> on how he wouldn&#8217;t be surprised if the Leafs and <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/matthau01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Auston Matthews<\/a><\/strong> signed a contract extension within the next month.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">LeBrun: Wouldn\u2019t be shocked if Matthews signs within the next month. WATCH: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/sek89Midec\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/sek89Midec<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/v7Qaufmk1U\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/v7Qaufmk1U<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 TSN (@TSN_Sports) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TSN_Sports\/status\/1089958235019321344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">January 28, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><em>Analysis<\/em>: Matthews is an RFA at the end of this year and it is possible this deal is not an 8-year deal. Elliotte Friedman had already reported this could be a 5-6 year deal. However, the cap hit may still be sizable. The size of this deal may influence the Leafs trade deadline. The Leafs last night just went out and got big name <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/muzzija01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jake Muzzin<\/a><\/strong>. Will they keep adding players? Or will this be the only move they decide to make?<\/p>\n<p>Either way, Matthews AAV will definitely start to dictate the Leafs cap space heading forward. Fellow forward teammate <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/marnemi01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mitch Marner<\/a> <\/strong>is also an RFA this season. He too is due for a massive raise.<\/p>\n<h2>Ottawa Senators<\/h2>\n<p><em>Rumour<\/em>: The next NHL trade rumour comes from Ottawa. Elliotte Friedman <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsnet.ca\/960\/pinder-steinberg\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">was on Sportsnet Radio<\/a>. While talking about <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/d\/dzingry01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ryan Dzingel<\/a><\/strong> he said, &#8220;Last year, what did Grabner go for &#8211; he went for a second-rounder and a prospect. I think that\u2019s probably the kind of thing you\u2019re looking at, and maybe higher because of the year he\u2019s having.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>Analysis<\/em>: It is likely Ottawa deals Dzingel this deadline, and at that return, they&#8217;d be foolish not to. Dzingel is a speedy solid forward who can provide offence and score. He would be great on any playoff team. Whether that&#8217;s on the first, second or third line. He can really play anywhere. While he won&#8217;t be a play driver on the top line, he could be a good complimentary piece for teams looking to go three lines deep.<\/p>\n<h2>Columbus Blue Jackets<\/h2>\n<p><em>Rumour<\/em>: <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/p\/panarar01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Artemi Panarin&#8217;s<\/a><\/strong> agent came out and said that Panarin won&#8217;t be talking a contract extension until after the season is over.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Statement about Artemi Panarin\u2019s future \u201cWe have informed the team that we are willing to discuss Artemi\u2019s future after the season. Our priority now is to focus on the rest of the season, trying to win a Stanley Cup for the CBJ &amp; their fans\u201d. No additional comments will be made..<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Dan Milstein-Hockey (@HockeyAgent1) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HockeyAgent1\/status\/1090025846574927876?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">January 28, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><em>Analysis<\/em><em>: <\/em>There have been lots of talks with what the Blue Jackets should do with their big two UFA&#8217;s this deadline. It has been well mentioned that Panarin would be interested in testing free agency. As well, <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/bobrose01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sergei Bobrovsky<\/a><\/strong> had a blow-up with coaching the other week, which he apologized for. This has all made for lots of NHL trade rumours.<\/p>\n<p>The decision about whether Columbus should trade either of these players is a tough one. Do they go for the first ever playoff round victory in franchise history and possibly more, while risking one or both of them walking for nothing. Or, do they try and trade them for big returns at the deadline and gain some big assets?<\/p>\n<p>It seems clear Columbus is at least still a potential signing spot for Panarin this offseason. However, there are other teams in the mix. 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