Trade speculation involving Quinn Hughes can only increase leading up to the trade deadline
Ben Kuzma of the province: The Detroit Red Wings and Philadelphia Flyers, as well as the New Jersey Devils. have expressed interest in Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes. It’s possible Hughes could be dealt before the trade deadline. The Canucks will have to weigh their options if he doesn’t want to renew with them.
Talk of where Hughes might land and what potential trade packages that might include can only increase from now until the trade deadline.
Anthony Di Marco of Daily Faceoff: (mailbag) We originally thought the Philadelphia Flyers wouldn’t trade for Quinn Hughes until the offseason, when he’s eligible to sign a contract extension. After speaking with some sources, it appears they would consider trading for him without being able to sign him to an extension.
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If they were able to acquire him this season and not get an extension this offseason, they could flip him to get some assets back. However, the asking price for Hughes is unknown and is expected to be huge.
The needs of the Philadelphia Flyers and other future roster moves
Anthony Di Marco of Daily Faceoff: (mailbag) Ideally, the Philadelphia Flyers could use a No. 1 centerman and a No. 1 defenseman. A No. 1 defenseman should be needed more than a center.
They don’t have any centers projecting as top prospects, but Jack Berglund, Jett Luchanko and Jack Nesbitt project as top two, three centers. They have depth on the wing to balance the lines.
Oliver Bonk is their only undrafted defenseman who projects as a top-four guy.
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If Jett Luchanko, Porter Marone and Alex Bump are ready to jump to the NHL full-time next season, Bobby Brink and Owen Tippett are two players whose roster spots could be in jeopardy. Tippet has six years left on his contract at $6.2 million and is still an attractive option, according to one GM. His anti-trade protection goes into effect next summer. Pending UFA, Christian Dvorak has looked good with Trevor Zegras but may not return.
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