There’s been tons of rumors swirling around the Philadelphia Flyers in the past few weeks, and time is running out for the Flyers to make their move for a defenseman.
I’ve been getting a ton of questions via Twitter (@ManayunkMike) asking me if the Flyers would make a move soon, so rather than answer everyone’s questions individually, I figured I’d just write a quick article and let everyone know what has been going on the past few days in the trade world.
As of yesterday, I was told by a source that Commissioner Gary Bettman has asked all the general managers to hold off on making any trades until after the All-Star break is over. It makes sense, for the NHL at least. Bettman is hoping that by imposing a “trade freeze” of sorts, it will prevent any possible distractions if a deal were to in fact be made.
I can’t say I really disagree with this decision. While I’m not a big fan of Gary Bettman, I think that this decision is something that the NHL might adopt and make more permanent in the years to come. Getting traded while playing in the All-Star game can certainly be a distraction, and can open up a can of worms that I’m sure the NHL would rather avoid completely.
As for the Flyers and rumors, nothing has changed. It’s been quiet, especially the past few days leading up to the break. While I don’t expect the Flyers to make a move until closer to the deadline, I wouldn’t be shocked to see a deal or two announced by Monday or Tuesday involving other clubs.
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