Flyers’ reported interest in Zach Whitecloud makes no sense

The worst-kept secret in the world is that the Philadelphia Flyers are looking for upgrades on their blue line. It was initially reported before the season even started and now that we’re more than a month into what has been an overall disappointing campaign, the noise is only getting louder and a little more specific.

Even though there is now a solid top four forming with the arrival of Oliver Bonk and Cam York returning to full health, the team is poking and prodding around the league to see what defensemen shake loose and which ones they would love to have on their team. The answer may lay on a team that was destined to finish with one of the worst records in the NHL, and who might start…