It’s time for the first PhHN Daily of August!

On the 8/6 edition of the PhHN Daily, we talk about the latest Flyers trade rumors. We also look at the history of Flyers’ defensemen and goal scoring, a roster prediction, and the development of strength at one position on the roster.

Around the league, we have contract talks, redrafts, podcasts, and much more!

Get it all on the 8/6 edition of the PhHN Daily.

Philadelphia Flyers

Philly Hockey Now: It’s been a long time since the Flyers have had a defenseman score more than 15 goals in a single season. It’s been even longer, like way wayyy longer, since it’s been 20. Who were the defensemen to do so, and could someone on the current roster hit that mark?

What about predictions? All eyes will be on Porter Martone, entering his first full season in Philly, but taking part of his second season. He is not the only young player to play in their second season in the NHL. Let’s predict what could come for Denver Barkey and Alex Bump.

What about areas of roster strength vs. weakness? One area on the Flyers roster that was once considered a great weakness has now become a strength. Now, the addition of Joseph Woll could make it even stronger.

Now over to X. The Arber Xhekaj rumors have been a little loud, starting with Dave Pagnotta. Now, Jeff Marek has joined in the conversation, saying that the Flyers could be a landing spot for the Canadiens RFA.

Jeff Marek: Re Arber Xhekaj future/Canadiens: It’s been out there for a while that Philadelphia could be that landing spot; my thought on a player like Xhekaj, though, is you send them to the other conference – The Sheet (7/28)

— NHL Rumour Report (@NHLRumourReport) August 6, 2026

NHL Trade Rumors & News

Boston Hockey Now: Contracts, contracts! Who needs a new contract? Jack Studley breaks down which members of the Boston Bruins need a new contract before next summer, and leaves what the projected contract value is right now.

San Jose Hockey Now: Former Sharks coach and current New York Islanders head coach Pete DeBoer joined the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast to talk about the Macklin Celebrini extension and more! You don’t want to miss the episode!

Florida Hockey Now: The Florida Panthers made a plethora of moves this summer, including the massive acquisition of Brady Tkachuk and a trade with the Flyers for Garnet Hathaway. They’ve assembled the Avengers of Rats in Sunrise. George Richards grades the Panthers’ offseason moves.

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Should have, could have, would have. Everyone loves a good redraft! Dan Kingerski went back in time and reselected all of the Penguins’ top picks going back to 2019. Check it out! (Would this be something that would interest the audience from a Flyers lens?)

NHLTradeRumors.com: The Zach Werenski saga seems to be over, but what really happened? Blue Jackets beat writer Aaron Portzline went on the DLLS Stars podcast and broke down what he heard about what was a very interesting and dramatic trade headline this summer.

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