{"id":483928,"date":"2026-03-04T02:10:20","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T02:10:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/483928\/"},"modified":"2026-03-04T02:10:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T02:10:20","slug":"flyers-forward-might-be-on-the-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/483928\/","title":{"rendered":"Flyers\u2019 Forward Might Be on the Move"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s time for another round of NHL Rumours with us here at Last Word on Hockey. The Philadelphia Flyers<\/a> are in a position to sell at the trade deadline<\/a>, and have several names that are being discussed in rumours. One is a young forward with term that has caught the eye of the Boston Bruins<\/a>.<\/p>\n

NHL Rumours: Flyers\u2019 Forward Generating Interest from Bruins<\/p>\n

Rumour: Anthony DiMarco of Daily Faceoff wrote on February 27 that Owen Tippett<\/a> is a player the Boston Bruins have checked in on. The Flyers aren\u2019t looking to move him, but are open to discussions.<\/p>\n

My latest for @DailyFaceoff<\/a>, the #nhlbruins<\/a> having interest in several #stlblues<\/a> players.<\/p>\n

Also on how they have been keeping tabs on Ristolainen, Tippett and Weegar.https:\/\/t.co\/dS1S8LrUBC<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Anthony Di Marco (@ADiMarco25) February 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Analysis: Owen Tippett is part of a crowded picture on the wing for the Flyers. Tippett\u2019s time on the wing is divided among the likes of Travis Konecny<\/a> and Matvei Michkov<\/a>. Tyson Foerster<\/a> is another young winger who was making a huge impact before a season-ending injury suffered in December. This season, Trevor Zegras<\/a> has played more on the wing than at centre, leaving questions as to whether he\u2019ll ever be used primarily down the middle.<\/p>\n

The Flyers also have prospects like Porter Martone<\/a> and Alex Bump waiting in the wings. That gives them an abundance of wingers. Eventually, someone is going to have to be moved out to help improve the centre and defence positions.<\/p>\n

Tippett could certainly fall into that category, especially if it helps the Flyers make a significant upgrade at centre, where they are very limited on talent.<\/p>\n

What It Means<\/p>\n

As DiMarco\u2019s report states, the Flyers aren\u2019t looking to trade Tippett. General manager\u00a0Daniel Briere<\/a> signed Tippett to a significant contract extension in January 2024. The Flyers have stated that they like Tippett\u2019s skill set, and it\u2019s about getting him to find more consistency in his game.<\/p>\n

Still, there is substance to this. It may not be in time for Friday\u2019s trade deadline, but food for thought this offseason. The Flyers know Martone is coming soon. They have established Konecny, Michkov, and Foerster as part of the core. And as much as they have included Tippett in those conversations, somebody is going to have to be moved to add at the crucial positions where they are lacking.<\/p>\n

The timing of this rumour is also significant because of Tippett\u2019s contract. A modified no-trade clause kicks in this offseason. The Flyers have only this deadline to move Tippett without the need for his 10-team list.<\/p>\n

The Bruins hold the final Wild Card position and are trending towards buying at the deadline to boost their push for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.<\/p>\n

Tippett may be among several players not moved at this year\u2019s trade deadline. Many deals that don\u2019t happen in March are completed later in the summer because the groundwork began months earlier. That could certainly happen.<\/p>\n

The Flyers have stood by the philosophy that any move they make has short and long-term benefits. If Tippett can fetch a top-six centre or top-pairing defenceman that the Flyers have longed for, it may be too good to pass up for Philadelphia.<\/p>\n

Main Photo Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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