We are officially a week away from the March 6th NHL trade deadline, and the stance of the Philadelphia Flyers remains unclear. However, with the postseason seemingly out of reach, the Flyers have a couple of players who are or could be generating interest as the deadline approaches.

This year, it seems as if defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen is the team’s top trade chip as the deadline nears.

Last year, Ristolainen headlined the Flyers’ trade candidates, alongside Scott Laughton, who was eventually traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs for Nikita Grebenkin and a 2027 first-round pick.

The Flyers also traded Andrei Kuzmenko and Erik Johnson at the 2025 NHL trade deadline for future mid-to-late round picks.

Ristolainen has been linked to trade rumors throughout his tenure with the Flyers. He has survived past deadlines and remained with the team. But his recent high level of play may be what finally gets him traded.

However, is Ristolainen the only Flyers player garnering trade interest? Let’s look at some of the latest Flyers’ trade rumors a week out from the trade deadline.

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Flyers trade rumors

At this point, it’s been well-reported that Rasmus Ristolainen is out there, but at a high cost. The Brandon Carlo trade last season, which fetched the Bruins Frasier Minten and a first-round pick, seems to be what the Flyers are looking for.

From what is understood, it seems like the Flyers’ ask is on the high side. So, they will either have to come down from that steep price point or they will have to hope desperation time strikes right before the deadline, leading to someone meeting their demands.

Despite that, the interest in Ristolainen is still real. Anthony Di Marco of the Daily Faceoff reported that at least a half-dozen teams are interested in the Finnish blueliner.

Di Marco reported that Ristolainen is not the only Flyer generating some trade interest. Owen Tippett has been inquired about, specifically by the Boston Bruins, who are also interested in Ristolainen.

Tippett was also mentioned on ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski’s latest trade board as an “Elite forward with term” trade candidate.

The Bruins are deep at center in their pipeline. Dean Letourneau, a 6’7″ centerman with power and a wicked shot, could be a prospect the Flyers covet. Matthew Poitras is another higher-end center prospect in Boston that Di Marco mentioned Boston is willing to move.

Personally, I really like Chris Pelosi, a Sewell, NJ, native, and Quinnipiac centerman. Letourneau or Poitras would likely only be in play if a player of Tippett’s caliber is involved, but for Ristolainen, Pelosi seems like a great fit.

Other possible Flyers trade candidates

Tippett and Ristolainen are the two who have been the most frequently talked about. That does not mean they are the only Flyers that could pick up some interest at the trade deadline.

The first name that pops into mind is Bobby Brink, who is a pending RFA. Brink has been a solid Flyer throughout his four-year, three full-season career in Philadelphia. Unfortunately for the Flyers, most of their young talent in the pipeline plays on the wing, which also happens to be where their current top players play.

Brink could be forced out and could be an asset to a true contender. I do wonder about the Minnesota Wild as a potential landing spot for the Minnetonka, Minnesota native. They have had interest in the past, and have some prospects that I am sure the Flyers would be all over, like Charlie Stramel.

Another Minnesota native who could be a name to watch is Nick Seeler. A veteran defenseman who can play up and down the lineup will always be in demand for a postseason run. It’d be hard to see why a contender would not want someone like Seeler, who is a very sound defensive defenseman.

One roadblock is his full no-trade clause. However, Seeler has made only one postseason appearance in his nine-year career, in his rookie season. Not to mention, his NTC is up after this season. If interest picks up, maybe the Flyers could talk him into waiving it. If not, I am sure he’s a guy the Flyers will love to keep around, especially as a mentor for Ty Murchison.

Among other names to keep an eye on: Carl Grundstrom and Noah Juulsen. Both pending UFAs could be solid depth players for a team looking to make a push. Grundstrom specifically has over 300 NHL games played and three years of playoff experience with LA.

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NHL deals & news

Around the league, there are plenty of rumors swirling.

Ty Myers of the Vancouver Canucks has yet to choose his landing spot, but is still being held out of the Canucks’ lineup. The eventual return for the lanky defender could benefit the Ristolainen market if it’s a high enough return.

As of now, it looks like the Red Wings and Stars are the two teams with offers submitted. However, that’s not to say other teams may not join in. This feels like something that has to get done before any Ristolainen move.

As far as actual trades, the Colorado Avalanche freed up some cap space by dealing defenseman Sam Girard and a 2nd round pick to the Pittsburgh Penguins for Brett Kulak. That’s about it. The New York Islanders made a swap of AHL forwards, exchanging Julien Gauthier for Matt Luff in a deal with the St. Louis Blues.

The sales of the St. Louis Blues and Calgary Flames will be interesting. Names like Nazem Kadri, Mackenzie Weegar, Jordan Kyrou, Colton Paryako, Justin Faulk, and Robert Thomas are all out there. That will certainly bring some noise.

After trading Artemi Panarin, you have to wonder about Vincent Trockeck as the next Ranger to be dealt.

Chris Johnston: The Vincent Trocheck to Minnesota thing, until it doesn’t happen, it’s just too perfect of a fit; you would have to view the Wild as the frontrunners until we get new information otherwise – Chris Johnston Show (2/26)

— NHL Rumour Report (@NHLRumourReport) February 27, 2026

We are buckling up for an interesting week ahead. This will be updated when new rumors, trades, or information come out.

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