{"id":462399,"date":"2026-02-18T19:48:31","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T19:48:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/462399\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T19:48:31","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T19:48:31","slug":"3-flyers-who-could-be-traded-in-the-2026-offseason-the-hockey-writers-philadelphia-flyers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/462399\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Flyers Who Could Be Traded in the 2026 Offseason – The Hockey Writers – Philadelphia Flyers"},"content":{"rendered":"

General manager Daniel Bri\u00e8re and the Philadelphia Flyers<\/a> will have some trading to do this summer. The young players in the organization are starting to blossom, which may bump the veterans too far down in the lineup.<\/p>\n

In the 2026 offseason, which three Flyers may be traded? What kind of return can fans expect? Let\u2019s dive in.<\/p>\n

Bobby Brink, RW<\/p>\n

The Flyers are kind of forcing themselves into this one. Although Bobby Brink<\/a> has had a solid season for the Orange and Black, racking up 13 goals and 11 assists in 50 games on 15:17 of average ice time, he\u2019ll be a restricted free agent in the summer. With top prospect and right-winger Porter Martone likely to join the team in 2026\u201327, it makes keeping Brink more complicated. <\/p>\n

The Flyers\u2019 top-nine winger core projects to be the following next season: Denver Barkey, Tyson Foerster, Travis Konecny, Martone, Matvei Michkov, and Owen Tippett. If Trevor Zegras isn\u2019t moved to center, you can throw him in that mix, too.<\/p>\n

Related: Flyers\u2019 Denver Barkey Is Developing Like a First-Round Pick<\/a><\/p>\n

So, basically, there\u2019s no spot except for on the fourth line for Brink. The 24-year-old has done an excellent job of rounding his game out to become a respectable middle-six threat, but he\u2019s unfortunately a victim of the team\u2019s strong depth on the wing. A trade feels like the only logical option.<\/p>\n

As for a return, it may be underwhelming for the Flyers compared to his talent level. High-end third-liners like Brink don\u2019t just grow on trees, but there\u2019s not much leverage for Philadelphia. At best, expect a second-round pick or some equivalent value.<\/p>\n

Noah Cates, C\/LW<\/p>\n

If Zegras moves to the center position, there will be a little bit of a problem for Noah Cates<\/a>. As we\u2019ve already established, the winger core is too strong for another member to be in the top nine. So, the best bet for the 27-year-old is to remain down the middle. But with Sean Couturier and Christian Dvorak already in the mix, someone will have to be demoted to the fourth line.<\/p>\n

Cates becomes the odd one out simply due to contract status. Couturier\u2019s contract is buyout or bust, and it\u2019ll only be halfway over by the summer. Dvorak just signed a deal, and he has a full no-trade clause, so he\u2019s out. The last one left is Cates, who has three years left with a $4 million cap hit and no trade protections. He\u2019s the easiest to move by far.<\/p>\n

\"NoahNoah Cates, Philadelphia Flyers (Amy Irvin<\/a> \/ The Hockey Writers)<\/p>\n

Fortunately, a third-line center of Cates\u2019 caliber could go for a lot on the trade market. Like, a first-round-pick type of a lot. He\u2019s in his prime, is on a reasonable deal, and has improved his offensive game to complement his elite defense. The Flyers should be asking around\u2014it\u2019s better than him playing on the fourth line.<\/p>\n

Nick Seeler, D<\/p>\n

We end with Nick Seeler<\/a>. The 32-year-old defenseman signed a four-year, $10.8 million extension in March 2024<\/a>, which came with trade protection for the first two seasons of the deal. Those protections will expire for the 2026\u201327 and 2027\u201328 campaigns, meaning the Flyers can do as they please.<\/p>\n

Seeler has provided a physical, shutdown presence for the Flyers over five seasons. But it may be time for a change.<\/p>\n

For one, Seeler has had a rough go of it. At 5-on-5, he has been outscored 43\u201327 this season, according to Hockey Stats<\/a>. While his 50.6% expected goal share suggests he\u2019s getting unlucky, it\u2019s hard to say he\u2019s been particularly good, even in a third-pairing role.<\/p>\n

With 2023 first-round pick Oliver Bonk potentially competing for an NHL roster spot next training camp<\/a>, Seeler\u2019s role is in even more jeopardy. It would make more sense to sell now instead of later.<\/p>\n

In a trade, the Flyers can\u2019t expect much. His $2.7 million cap hit is about the going rate for a bottom-pairing defenseman, but it\u2019s enough to exclude him from budget option status. Regardless, a mid- to late-round pick should be the expectation.<\/p>\n

Which other Flyers do you think could be on the move this summer? Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comment section below!<\/p>\n

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