The Philadelphia Flyers emphasized their plan before the 2025-26 season was to build towards the future and their young stars taking that next step to build an eventual contender. No one expected the Flyers to have the start they've had this early into the season.
Through 41 games this season after defeating the Anaheim Ducks 5-2 on Tuesday, the Flyers are 22-12-7 with 51 points, good enough for third place in the Metropolitan Division. Sure the majority of the Eastern Conference remains in the playoff picture, but the Flyers look to have more than decent odds if they continue to keep up at their pace, But could they be enticed to make a trade for a difference maker at the March 6 trade deadline?