With now less than a week until the NHL trade deadline, despite the numerous links to big names on the market, it is not clear whether or not the Flyers will be major players in the trade market simply due to how disappointing their season has been. Last night’s overtime win against the Bruins leaves the Flyers three points behind the Bruins for the fourth and last playoff position in the East Division, yet still, that position feels so far away.
Whether or not Chuck Fletcher decides to make a move will depend on if he feels this season is still worth attempting to save, or even if he feels there is a piece out in the market worth adding to the long-term vision the Flyers have (cough cough Ekholm).