NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers and the Buffalo Sabres

Philadelphia Flyers are trading at levels

Kevin Kurz of The Athletic: A look at the trade levels for the Philadelphia Flyers at the trade deadline if they become sellers.

Most likely to be traded, but may be difficult to sell – Rasmus Ristolainen

There’s no point in moving – Dan Vladar

Veterans aren’t going anywhere – Travis Konecny, Travis SanheimAnd Christian Dvořák

Veterans with Trade Protection – Nick Seeler

Young cornerstones aren’t going anywhere – Matvei Michkov, Tyson FoersterAnd Trevor Zegras

Young players who are not untouchable – Bobby Brink, Emil AndraeAnd Nikita Grebenkin

Only in a big exchange for a center – Denver Barkey, Noah Cates, Jamie Drysdale, Owen Tippettand Cam York

NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabers and the Philadelphia Flyers

Irreplaceable contracts – Sean CouturierAnd Grenade Hathaway

If they’re really in sales mode, maybe they’ll get something in return? Sam Ersson, Carl Grundstrom, Noa Juulsen, Lane Pederson, Rodrigo Abolsand Nic Deslaurier.

Potential options for the Buffalo Sabers and their need for some blue line depth

Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic: Buffalo Sabers GM Jarmo Kekalainen has a history of being aggressive and not afraid to make a bold move.

The Sabres need to look for some depth on the blue line, and someone who plays physical and is reliable defensively. Some potential blueline options for the Sabres.

Connor Murphy – RHD – Chicago Blackhawks – $4.4 million cap hit. Pending UFA with a 10-team no-trade clause.

Logan Stanley – LHD – Winnipeg Jets – $1.25 million cap hit. Awaiting UFA

Justin Faulk – RHD – St. Louis Blues – Cap hit of $6.5 million. One more year and a trade ban for 15 teams.

Lucas Schenn – RHD – Winnipeg Jets – $2.75 million cap hit. Awaiting UFA

Zach Wittewolk – RHD – Calgary Flames – $2.75 million cap hit. Two more years

Mario Ferraro – LHD – San Jose Sharks – $3.25 million cap hit. Awaiting UFA

Braden Schneider – RHD – New York Rangers – $2.2 million cap hit. Awaiting RFA

Nick Seeler – LHD – Philadelphia Flyers – $2.75 million cap hit. Two more years to go with complete inertia

Simon Benoit – LHD – Toronto Maple Leafs – $1.35 million cap hit. Another year.

Brett Ear – LHD – Pittsburgh Penguins – $2.75 million cap hit. Awaiting UFA

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