The inevitable has finally become reality. Claude Giroux, the longtime captain and heartbeat of the Philadelphia Flyers, has reportedly been traded. The 34-year-old was shipped to the Florida Panthers Saturday evening, officially ending his 15-season run with the Flyers.
According to multiple reports, the Flyers also included forward Connor Bunnaman in the deal, and they’ll be retaining 50% of Giroux’s salary ($4,137,500).
In return for Giroux and Bunnaman, the Flyers are reportedly acquiring forward Owen Tippett, a first-round pick in 2024 and a third-round pick in 2023.
Tippett, 23, was selected 10th overall in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.