Philadelphia Flyers General Manager Chuck Fletcher stated his interest in adding a two-way centerman to the team this offseason, and it looks like he’s already scouting one of the top names available. Prominent NHL analyst Elliotte Friedman wrote in his 31 Thoughts article on Saturday morning that the Flyers are one of three teams doing their ”due diligence” on upcoming Winnipeg Jets Free Agent Kevin Hayes, along with the Colorado Avalanche and Chicago Blackhawks.
I’ve mentioned my personal desire of Fletcher bringing Hayes to Philadelphia in previous articles and think he’d be a solid candidate from the free agent market to fill the second line center role as long as the price isn’t too steep.