The Philadelphia Flyers are not actively looking to trade winger Owen Tippett, though other teams have expressed interest. Tippett has six years remaining on his contract with an annual salary of $6.2 million. If a trade were to occur, the Flyers would prefer a player-for-player deal rather than acquiring draft picks or prospects. Teams like the Boston Bruins, Minnesota Wild, and Utah Mammoth have shown interest in Tippett.
Regarding Trevor Zegras, contract negotiations are ongoing. His agent, Pat Brisson, has been managing other high-profile contract discussions, which has slightly delayed talks with the Flyers. A potential extension could be for seven or eight years, with an annual salary in the range of $8.5 to $9.5 million.
In other NHL rumor updates:
- Several pending unrestricted free agents who scored 20 or more goals this past season include Alex Tuch (33), Anthony Mantha (33), Alex Ovechkin (32), Bobby McMann (29), Viktor Arvidsson (25), Vladimir Tarasenko (23), and Jack Roslovic (21).
- Alex Tuch is likely to test the free agent market, but a return to the Buffalo Sabres has not been ruled out.
- Anthony Mantha, 31, is reportedly seeking a four-year contract in the $5 to $6 million annual range.
- Bobby McMann, 30, is in discussions with the Seattle Kraken, with mutual interest reported.
- The Boston Bruins and Viktor Arvidsson, 33, are trying to find common ground on contract length.
- Vladimir Tarasenko, 34, is expected to become a free agent, with continued speculation surrounding his future in Minnesota.
- Jack Roslovic, 29, is likely heading to free agency, but the Edmonton Oilers have shown significant interest in him.
- The situation with Sergei Bobrovsky and the Florida Panthers is uncertain, especially given his age (38 in September). Should Bobrovsky not be re-signed, the Panthers might consider pursuing Connor Hellebuyck, though the Winnipeg Jets would likely demand a second-line center in return, potentially making the price prohibitive for Florida.
- The Detroit Red Wings are interested in re-signing Patrick Kane, but it is unclear if Kane wishes to return. He has expressed a desire to continue playing next season.
- The Pittsburgh Penguins may not be able to match the contract term that defenseman Ryan Shea, 29, could secure on the open market.
- Defenseman Ryan Kesselring requested a trade from the Buffalo Sabres after a difficult season and has since been traded to the San Jose Sharks. He is an RFA with arbitration rights and will become a UFA after next season.
- The Florida Panthers are exploring options to clear cap space to potentially re-sign A.J. Greer, who scored 17 goals for the injury-plagued team. His physical play is expected to attract interest from other teams, possibly including the Montreal Canadiens, though roster adjustments would be necessary for such a move.
