2 Big Flyers Continue To Create Trade Buzz

The Philadelphia Flyers is a team to watch as we continue to get closer to the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline. With the Flyers rebuilding and not holding a playoff spot, some of their players have naturally come up in the rumor mill.

View the original article to see embedded media.

This is only continuing to be the case now with the trade deadline less than two months. TSN released their first Trade Bait board of the season, and Flyers forward Scott Laughton and defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen made the cut.

Laughton, who secured the No. 8 spot on TSN’s list, has been talked about often as a trade candidate. The 30-year-old center has generated interest, and it is not surprising when noting that he is a gritty forward who contributes offensively and plays a solid defensive game.

Laughton also stands out as an excellent trade target for contenders because he has an affordable $3 million cap hit until the end of next season. In 44 games this season, he has nine goals, 23 points, and 102 hits.

Ristolainen, on the other hand, was ranked at the No. 18 spot on TSN’s board. The right-shot defender is no stranger to the rumor mill, as he was a prime trade candidate nearing last year’s deadline before getting injured. Now that he is healthy and having a solid year, he should have suitors again this season.

Teams looking for a big right-shot defenseman who can play in the top four and kill penalties will likely have Ristolainen on their radar. In 44 games this season, the 6-foot-4 blueliner has one goal, 12 points, 62 blocks, and 72 hits.

Related: Former Flyers Defender Terminates KHL Contract

Related: Three Takeaways From Flyers Win vs. Panthers

Related: Flyers Should Make Big Move With Surging Forward

Related: Cam York Launches LA Relief Auction With Flyers Charities