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25-20-11, 6th in the Metropolitan (10.7% playoff probability<\/a>)<\/p>\n Deadline Status<\/p>\n Short-term sellers\/long-term buyers<\/p>\n Deadline Cap Space<\/p>\n $32.38MM on deadline day, 2\/3 retention slots used, 46\/50 contracts used, per PuckPedia<\/a>.<\/p>\n Upcoming Draft Picks<\/p>\n 2026: PHI 1st, PHI 2nd, PHI 3rd, CBJ 6th, PHI 7th Trade Chips<\/p>\n Given their spot in the standings, it\u2019s assumed that the Flyers will sell off expiring assets such as Carl Grundstrom<\/a>, Nicolas Deslauriers<\/a>, Rodrigo Abols<\/a>, and Noah Juulsen<\/a>. Philadelphia shouldn\u2019t expect to recoup major assets for the group, though they should have a market for playoff-bound teams looking for depth.<\/p>\n Still, although they are only a few years into their rebuild, the Flyers aren\u2019t necessarily out of the fight in the Metropolitan Division. It would take a significant performance increase to reach the postseason this year, but given the team\u2019s structure, competing next year shouldn\u2019t be out of the question. If any younger players become available, especially those that are already at the NHL level, Philadelphia should be on the phone.<\/p>\n Porter Martone<\/a>, Alex Bump<\/a>, and Denver Barkey<\/a> should all be considered untouchables at this point, but would the Flyers be interested in moving recent second-round pick, Jack Murtagh<\/a>? He\u2019s had a disappointing start to his collegiate career, scoring four goals and seven points in 28 games. Still, he has retained the intangibles that made him a top-64 selection in the first place, and he may be on the outside looking in for top-six Philadelphia wingers for the years to come.<\/p>\n Team Needs<\/p>\n Goaltending Depth:\u00a0The Flyers have gotten great starts from newcomer Daniel Vlada\u0159<\/a>, who owns a 17-8-6 record in 33 games with a .905 SV% and 2.47 GAA. Still, their options behind him have been nearly unplayable, with typical backup Samuel Ersson<\/a> carrying an 8-10-5 record with a .856 SV% and 3.51. Philadelphia has Russian prospect Yegor Zavragin<\/a> waiting in the wings, but at only 20-years-old, he\u2019s likely a few years away.<\/p>\n Young Defenseman: This is where Philadelphia could really make some noise at the trade deadline, if they choose to. Outside of Cameron York<\/a> and Jamie Drysdale<\/a>, the Flyers don\u2019t have much in the way of up-and-coming top-four defenseman. Yes, Travis Sanheim<\/a> has proven capable of leading the blueline, but he\u2019ll be in his 30s next season. Given that reality, if the Buffalo Sabres make Owen Power<\/a> available, the Flyers could offer a package including Toronto\u2019s first-round pick, a middle-six forward like Bobby Brink<\/a>, and potentially one of their depth defensemen to start. Even though he isn\u2019t a recent first overall pick like Power, younger defensemen such as Pavel Mintyukov<\/a> have a lot of upside, but their value may be lower at the deadline.<\/p>\n Image courtesy of Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"With the Olympic break upon us, the trade deadline is under a month away. 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2027: PHI 1st, TOR 1st, PHI 2nd, LA 3rd, PHI 3rd, PHI 4th, PHI 5th, PHI 7th<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/USATSI_28014299-234x300.jpg\")
<\/a>Depending on what they\u2019re looking to add, Philadelphia has a couple of assets they could move. If rival General Managers believe that the post-Mitch Marner<\/a> Toronto Maple Leafs will continue their downward trend, Toronto\u2019s upcoming 2027 first-round selection could be very enticing to rebuilding teams. The Flyers likely aren\u2019t in a position to move too much of their prospect capital, though they do have a glut of wingers.<\/p>\n