I think Krebs would actually be a solid target. They can give him 2nd/3rd line center role and just let him play. Flyers can make a hockey trade. Sabres are a more win now team. Adams needs to have a good year. Maybe a guy like Laughton can help Buffalo. Can you do a straight Krebs for Cates deal?
- J35Bacher

Honestly, what is the fascination with Peyton Krebs? He is quickly trending towards bust territory. Cates is a better player. Not a good return for Laughton.

Honestly, what is the fascination with Peyton Krebs? He is quickly trending towards bust territory. Cates is a better player. Not a good return for Laughton.
- MJL

No idea. He's a defensive specialist 4th line center. Turning 24 this season. Better to just keep Laughton or get a different return.

No idea. He's a defensive specialist 4th line center. Turning 24 this season. Better to just keep Laughton or get a different return.
- jfkst1

The Flyers have Cates who has already gotten some Selke consideration in the past. Makes no sense.

What the EK, where are the Pacific division predictions you promised so long ago??

Tavares available for the right price

It's a shame Johansen is still recovering from his surgery

They should be shopping at the top of the draft, where you can find available elite talented centers. But the Flyers are utterly incompetent snake oil salesman

THE REBUILD IS A LIE

They should be shopping at the top of the draft, where you can find available elite talented centers. But the Flyers are utterly incompetent snake oil salesman

THE REBUILD IS A LIE
- THE BLACK HAND

I agree. Have to take the rumor with a grain of salt but there is zero reason why the Flyers need to go out and trade for a center. For what? To win what? They have plenty of players that can play center. If they crash, so what! Take the fricken draft pick for heavens sake.

They don't need a 3rd or 4th line center. They need a 1st line center and there is 0 pressure to acquire one right now. If there is a 25 or younger 1st line center out there then sure it makes sense, but how often does a Jack Eichel get traded... That type of player could indeed be Luchanko, but that would still be a few years away before he evolves. Also a smart hockey fan would know that resigning TK only gives them an asset to trade if that is the direction they want to go.

Are there any 25 or younger centers available? If so, thats the discussion.

Also, a pens fan talking about rebuilds is rich. We look forward to the next time that franchise can no longer afford payroll, then the other GMS have to literally take over payment of their salaries for a period of time and or they have to give equity in trade to their superstars in order to prevent the franchise from moving to KC. Sell your crazy somewhere else. We are all full here.
- 26912 PP

Or they can sell their 5 Stanley Cups

The Flyer Lemmings are an embarrassment and you deserve this team

I agree. Have to take the rumor with a grain of salt but there is zero reason why the Flyers need to go out and trade for a center. For what? To win what? They have plenty of players that can play center. If they crash, so what! Take the fricken draft pick for heavens sake.
- MJL

well because they lack top 6 centers is a good reason no? that is what one can assume they are looking for.

they are also not rebuilding is another cliff.

A "smart hockey fan" would know that Konecny's NMC through 2031 will almost definitely limit if he can even be traded and what PHI can get in a trade.
https://puckpedia.com/player/travis-konecny
- jfkst1

His new deal doesnt kick in until July 1st. He can be traded before then. The fact tha the is signed long term would increase his value. Teams want guys with term. Teams wont pay a lot for a rental. You get a late 1st at best.

His new deal doesnt kick in until July 1st. He can be traded before then. The fact tha the is signed long term would increase his value. Teams want guys with term. Teams wont pay a lot for a rental. You get a late 1st at best.
- xShoot4WarAmpsx

He isn’t getting traded before his deal kicks in and if you think that is even a possibility then you are foolish.

He will be another bad long term contract in a few years.

His new deal doesnt kick in until July 1st. He can be traded before then. The fact tha the is signed long term would increase his value. Teams want guys with term. Teams wont pay a lot for a rental. You get a late 1st at best.
- xShoot4WarAmpsx

Depends on the circumstances of the situation. His new deal and the commitment that comes with it can also decrease his value. If the Flyers would hypothetically want to get out of the deal, that is a bargaining chip against them. The most advantageous time to trade Konecny, for the best return past.

He isn’t getting traded before his deal kicks in and if you think that is even a possibility then you are foolish.

He will be another bad long term contract in a few years.
- furio16

Why? The Flyers have done it before. They signed JVR to an extension and sent him to the leafs just before the deal kicked in. Im not saying it is likely. Just that its possible. If they really want to add a #1C. Konecny is the closest thing with the value to get it.

Also yes I realize they lost that trade as well.

Why? The Flyers have done it before. They signed JVR to an extension and sent him to the leafs just before the deal kicked in. Im not saying it is likely. Just that its possible. If they really want to add a #1C. Konecny is the closest thing with the value to get it.

Also yes I realize they lost that trade as well.
- xShoot4WarAmpsx

You’re one of those Flyers fans who has faith in the new management team. So what they may have done in the past doesn’t come into play.

When was the last player of TK ilk to get traded before their new contract kicked in?

It is 100% foolish to think he would get moved. What would have changed for them to move him all of a sudden?

Pass on Krebs unless you can dump salary. He’s a middling NHLer.

Flashed a bit in juniors, but that pan’s got no sparkle to it.

You’re one of those Flyers fans who has faith in the new management team. So what they may have done in the past doesn’t come into play.

When was the last player of TK ilk to get traded before their new contract kicked in?

It is 100% foolish to think he would get moved. What would have changed for them to move him all of a sudden?
- furio16

What changed? The team.If the team growing faster than expected TK may no longer fit into the plan. Flyers have a lot of good wongers. They got some prospects as well that can be just as good. The guys we have now will not all be in the Flyers future. Someone has to go to make room for Barkley.

Again like I said if the Flyers have a chance to get a legit #1 C or what they believe to be a #1C and the ask is Konecny, are the Flyers really going to say no? The chance that Konecny is traded is not 0%, thats all that matters

What changed? The team.If the team growing faster than expected TK may no longer fit into the plan. Flyers have a lot of good wongers. They got some prospects as well that can be just as good. The guys we have now will not all be in the Flyers future. Someone has to go to make room for Barkley.

Again like I said if the Flyers have a chance to get a legit #1 C or what they believe to be a #1C and the ask is Konecny, are the Flyers really going to say no? The chance that Konecny is traded is not 0%, thats all that matters
- xShoot4WarAmpsx

You're seriously suggesting that between July 25th and now, the Flyers have changed their mind on Konecny fitting into their plans? Did the Flyers have a lot of good wingers on July 25th when they re-signed Konecny? What actually changed between then and now? Nothing! It seems as though you lack an understanding of probability. Maybe there's a 5% chance that Konecny is traded. That's not 0% but what it means is that it is highly unlikely! You don't deal in reality. You deal in fantasy. Konecny fetching a future #1 NHL center in a trade is highly unlikely. Yea, I guess it's not 0%. LOL

James Hagens is your huckleberry, but you're doing it wrong!!!

What changed? The team.If the team growing faster than expected TK may no longer fit into the plan. Flyers have a lot of good wongers. They got some prospects as well that can be just as good. The guys we have now will not all be in the Flyers future. Someone has to go to make room for Barkley.

Again like I said if the Flyers have a chance to get a legit #1 C or what they believe to be a #1C and the ask is Konecny, are the Flyers really going to say no? The chance that Konecny is traded is not 0%, thats all that matters
- xShoot4WarAmpsx

Nothing has changed. Another foolish post.

Get back to me when Barkey is as good as TK. Or for that matter is an everyday NHL player.

You severely overrate TK trade value. Yes they would say no more than likely.

Tavares available for the right price
- Turnitaround

No he's not.

Once back healthy, Calle Jarnkrok could be had for next to nothing and can play center. Certainly not long-term answer, but a serviceable player that could likely be had for a low draft pick.

What changed? The team.If the team growing faster than expected TK may no longer fit into the plan. Flyers have a lot of good wongers. They got some prospects as well that can be just as good. The guys we have now will not all be in the Flyers future. Someone has to go to make room for Barkley.

Again like I said if the Flyers have a chance to get a legit #1 C or what they believe to be a #1C and the ask is Konecny, are the Flyers really going to say no? The chance that Konecny is traded is not 0%, thats all that matters
- xShoot4WarAmpsx

This is hysterical

Usually, the only way to get a legit 1C is through the draft. Rarely does a Jack Eichel become available, and when that does happen, the Flyers are never in on those rare opportunities. So other than jump in on a rare opportunity, please keep the assets and draft a Center in June. Don’t waste assets on a middle 6C.