{"id":358171,"date":"2026-06-29T15:43:10","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T10:13:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/?p=358171"},"modified":"2026-06-29T15:43:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T10:13:11","slug":"nhl-rumors-washington-capitals-philadelphia-flyers-and-the-top-nhl-trade-targets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/29\/nhl-rumors-washington-capitals-philadelphia-flyers-and-the-top-nhl-trade-targets\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals, Philadelphia Flyers, and the Top NHL Trade Targets"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Capitals GM wouldn\u2019t say if two UFAs will likely be back or not \u2026 Interest in Boone Jenner?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Sammi Silber<\/strong><\/a>: Washington Capitals GM Chris Patrick said that he\u2019s spoken with the agents for Brandon Duhaime and Trevor van Riemsdyk, but will keep what was said to himself. He wouldn\u2019t say in the event that they\u2019ll be back or not.<\/p>\n

Sammi Silber<\/strong><\/a>: Kevin Weekes said on ESPN on Friday night on the draft, that the Washington Capitals want to add a defenseman and a few forward depth. Weekes added that they he\u2019s heard that they’re taken with pending UFA Boone Jenner.<\/p>\n

Philadelphia Flyers GM on his blue line<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Jordan Hall<\/strong><\/a>: Philadelphia Flyers GM Danny Briere on defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen: \u201cWe have now the identical top five defensemen that took us to the second round last 12 months. We all know the situation with Risto, he has got one 12 months left on his deal, we\u2019ll see what happens.\u201d<\/p>\n

NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars, Ottawa Senators, and Detroit Red Wings<\/p>\n

Top 40 NHL trade targets<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Frank Servalli of Hockey 24\/7<\/strong><\/a>: The Columbus Blue Jackets don\u2019t should trade defenseman Zach Werenski this offseason. The Dallas Stars, Philadelphia Flyers, Carolina Hurricanes, and San Jose Sharks have already shown interest. The Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning will likely be among the many other teams interested.<\/p>\n

The Montreal Canadiens are among the many teams taken with Kirill Marchenko.<\/p>\n

Top 40 NHL trade targets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Rk<\/strong><\/td>\nName<\/strong><\/td>\nTeam<\/strong><\/td>\nPos<\/strong><\/td>\nAge<\/strong><\/td>\nContract<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\nZach Werenski<\/td>\nCBJ<\/td>\nLD<\/td>\n28<\/td>\n2 x $9.58 million<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nDylan Larkin<\/td>\nDET<\/td>\nC<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n5 x $8.7 million<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nConnor Hellebuyck<\/td>\nWPG<\/td>\nG<\/td>\n33<\/td>\n5 x $8.5 million<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nJason Robertson<\/td>\nDAL<\/td>\nLW<\/td>\n27<\/td>\nRFA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nKirill Marchenko<\/td>\nCBJ<\/td>\nRW<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n1 x $3.85 million<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\nJake DeBrusk<\/td>\nVAN<\/td>\nLW<\/td>\n29<\/td>\n5 x $5.5 million<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\nJordan Binnington<\/td>\nSTL<\/td>\nG<\/td>\n33<\/td>\n1 x $6 million<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\nVincent Trocheck<\/td>\nNYR<\/td>\nC<\/td>\n33<\/td>\n3 x $5.63 million<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\nMorgan Rielly<\/td>\nTOR<\/td>\nLD<\/td>\n32<\/td>\n4 x $7.5 million<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\nDarnell Nurse<\/td>\nEDM<\/td>\nLD<\/td>\n31<\/td>\n4 x $9.25 million<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11<\/td>\nElvis Merzlikins<\/td>\nCBJ<\/td>\nG<\/td>\n32<\/td>\n1 x $5.4 million<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12<\/td>\nDevon Levi<\/td>\nBUF<\/td>\nG<\/td>\n24<\/td>\n1 x $813,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13<\/td>\nAdin Hill<\/td>\nVGK<\/td>\nG<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n5 x $6.25 million<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14<\/td>\nAlexander Nikishin<\/td>\nCAR<\/td>\nLD<\/td>\n24<\/td>\nRFA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15<\/td>\nIlya Lyubushkin<\/td>\nDAL<\/td>\nRD<\/td>\n32<\/td>\n1 x $3.25 million<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
16<\/td>\nElias Pettersson<\/td>\nVAN<\/td>\nC<\/td>\n27<\/td>\n6 x $11.6 million<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
17<\/td>\nTomas Hertl<\/td>\nVGK<\/td>\nC<\/td>\n32<\/td>\n4 x $6.75 million<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
18<\/td>\nKent Johnson<\/td>\nCBJ<\/td>\nLW<\/td>\n23<\/td>\n1 x $1.8 million<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
19<\/td>\nSam Montembeault<\/td>\nMTL<\/td>\nG<\/td>\n29<\/td>\n1 x $3.15 million<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20<\/td>\nDanila Yurov<\/td>\nMIN<\/td>\nC<\/td>\n22<\/td>\n2 x $950,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
21<\/td>\nShane Wright<\/td>\nSEA<\/td>\nC<\/td>\n22<\/td>\n1 x $867,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22<\/td>\nKirby Dach<\/td>\nMTL<\/td>\nC<\/td>\n25<\/td>\nRFA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
23<\/td>\nTommy Novak<\/td>\nPIT<\/td>\nC<\/td>\n29<\/td>\n1 x $3.5 million<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24<\/td>\nRickard Rakell<\/td>\nPIT<\/td>\nLW<\/td>\n33<\/td>\n2 x $5 million<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
25<\/td>\nMason Lohrei<\/td>\nBOS<\/td>\nLD<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n1 x $3.2 million<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
26<\/td>\nJonathan Drouin<\/td>\nSTL<\/td>\nLW<\/td>\n31<\/td>\n1 x $4 million<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
27<\/td>\nMorgan Frost<\/td>\nCGY<\/td>\nC<\/td>\n27<\/td>\n1 x $4.38 million<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
28<\/td>\nBlake Coleman<\/td>\nCGY<\/td>\nRW<\/td>\n34<\/td>\n1 x $4.9 million<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
29<\/td>\nRasmus Ristolainen<\/td>\nPHI<\/td>\nRD<\/td>\n31<\/td>\n1 x $5.1 million<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
30<\/td>\nBraden Schneider<\/td>\nNYR<\/td>\nRD<\/td>\n24<\/td>\nRFA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
31<\/td>\nSean Kuraly<\/td>\nBOS<\/td>\nC<\/td>\n32<\/td>\n1 x $1.85 million<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
32<\/td>\nEvan Rodrigues<\/td>\nFLA<\/td>\nRW<\/td>\n33<\/td>\n1 x $3 million<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
33<\/td>\nJacob Markstrom<\/td>\nNJD<\/td>\nG<\/td>\n36<\/td>\n2 x $6 million<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
34<\/td>\nBrendan Gallagher<\/td>\nMTL<\/td>\nRW<\/td>\n34<\/td>\n1 x $6.5 million<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
35<\/td>\nConnor Zary<\/td>\nCGY<\/td>\nLW<\/td>\n24<\/td>\n2 x $3.77 million<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
36<\/td>\nJason Zucker<\/td>\nBUF<\/td>\nLW<\/td>\n34<\/td>\n1 x $4.75 million<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
37<\/td>\nBryan Rust<\/td>\nPIT<\/td>\nRW<\/td>\n34<\/td>\n2 x $5.13 million<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
38<\/td>\nAlexis Lafreniere<\/td>\nNYR<\/td>\nRW<\/td>\n24<\/td>\n6 x $7.45 million<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
39<\/td>\nOwen Tippett<\/td>\nPHI<\/td>\nRW<\/td>\n27<\/td>\n6 x $6.2 million<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40<\/td>\nMatthew Knies<\/td>\nTOR<\/td>\nLW<\/td>\n23<\/td>\n5 x $7.75 million<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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