On the 3/17 edition of the PhHN Daily, we have plenty of Philadelphia Flyers and league-wide news to talk about.

To start, we take a look at the Flyers’ prospect pool and get an update on some of the team’s top prospects, as well as some undervalued players. Then, we take a look at the most recent media appearance from the Flyers’ president of hockey operations.

Around the league, we look at the big NHL announcement for 2028. An international GM steps down from his long-time role, a franchise legend is optimistic about his contract situation, and one Western Conference team could be gearing up for another big swing this summer.

Get it all on the 3/17 edition of the PhHN Daily.

Philadelphia Flyers

Philly Hockey Now: Some Flyers prospects are gearing up for the playoffs with their respective clubs, while others’ seasons are coming to an end. On our latest Flyers prospects update, we check in on top prospects Porter Martone, Jett Luchanko, and Jack Nesbitt. We also take a look at three prospects who aren’t being discussed enough.

Check out our latest Flyers prospect update!

97.5 The Fanatic: Flyers President of Hockey Operations Keith Jones went on the team’s flagship radio station on Monday to talk about the current state of the rebuild. Jones had a few things to say that stuck out to me. The first was their objective to clear the books. Another objective was to add picks/young talent to the organization.

What stood out the most was his statement basically saying that if they could make a move to speed things up, they would, but that’s just not where things are today. Here is the full quote.

Flyers President of Hockey Operations Keith Jones on if he is happy with the state of the rebuild for the Flyers:

“I do, I think we all would love to rush it and make it happen quicker, but that’s not the way it is and the environment we’re in today. One of the things that… pic.twitter.com/Duttala9sn

— 97.5 The Fanatic (@975TheFanatic) March 16, 2026

What do you think of Jones’ statement?

NHL rumors & news

Starting with some of the bigger news, Pierre LeBrun has reported that Doug Armstrong has stepped down as the GM for Hockey Canada. Armstrong has been involved with Canada for a long time, but has been the GM for events like the Olympics, 4 Nations Faceoff, World Championships, and World Cup since 2016. He is also stepping down from his GM position with the Blues at the end of the season.

NHL.com: The World Cup of Hockey is back. In 2028, games will be played in Prague, Czechia, as well as Calgary and Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. 8 nations will be represented in this tournament. The teams playing, schedule, and dates will be announced at a later date.

Daily Faceoff: There has been no official statement on Russia’s potential involvement in the 2028 World Cup of Hockey. They have been banned from IIHF competition dating back to 2022 due to the invasion of Ukraine. According to a report, several European nations say they will not participate in the 2028 World Cup if Russia is involved.

The Athletic ($): The Minnesota Wild took a big swing early this season by trading for Quinn Hughes. They landed one of the best players in the world. Is Bull Guerin happy? No, he wants more. Michael Russo and Joe Smith write that the Wild could be gearing up for another big swing in the summer. Could Guerin have his sight set on Auston Matthews?

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Evgeni Malkin’s extension conversations have been making more headlines than expected this season. It’s been a strange series of events. Now, the Penguins legend seems optimistic that he’ll remain with his original team beyond this season.

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