The Philadelphia Flyers are on the lookout for some help up front
Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman on the 32 Thoughts: The Podcast – The Struggling Edmonton Oilers episode on the Philadelphia Flyers are on the lookout for a middle.
** NHLRumors.com transcription
Friedman: “You understand what, Kyle? I listed teams that were taking a look at things. It’s not the most important thing, but I did hear from a pair places, Philly’s on the lookout for one other center. Possibly more of a depth guy, as much as the rest, but definitely one other center.”
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Kyle Bukauskas: “In order that they’re attempting to stay within the hunt here?
Friedman: “Yeah, I feel so. I’m formulating some thoughts on that. Might take one other pod or two, but I’m formulating some thoughts on them.”
Is Artemi Panarin enthusiastic about heading back to Russia?
Sergey Demidov of RG Media: Alexei Kovalev said that Artemi Panarin leaving the NHL could also be closer than some think. Elliotte Friedman reported that Panarin’s camp rejected an Anze Kopitar-type deal, short-term and a lower AAV.
David Pagnotta noted that if the Recent York Rangers fall out of the playoff race, they may look to maneuver Panarin.
Kovalev on Panarin:
“There are even talks that he wants to depart the NHL altogether and return to Russia,” he said.
“I don’t know if it’s true, but that’s what people listed here are saying.”
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The Recent Jersey Devils are on the lookout for help down the center
Anthony Di Marco of Each day Faceoff: Recent Jersey Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald has been on the lookout for a third-line center dating back to last season, after they were taking a look at then Philadelphia Flyers Scott Laughton and St. Louis Blues Brayden Schenn. The Devils settled on a less expensive Cody Glass.
A source said Jack Hughes‘ latest injury showcases the necessity for an additional center, but they won’t discover a alternative on the trade market. They’ll search for a depth center and never an even bigger name. Two league sources said they aren’t alone in wanting a middle. “Half the league” would really like so as to add one other center.
Dawson Mercer has moved to the center, and Cody Glass is about to return from injury. The 2 could platoon for now.
Nazem Kadri and Schenn would obviously be two of the larger trade options, in the event that they’re even available. The Devils could use more size and grit.
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