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How I would approach the looming trade deadline for the Philadelphia Flyers

January 18, 2025

Jan 9, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Dallas Stars center Mavrik Bourque (22) is checked into the goal by Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen (55) behind goaltender Samuel Ersson (33) during the second period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

The NHL trade deadline is on the way. And boy, are there lots of opinions on what the Philadelphia Flyers should and should not do.
The Flyers find themselves in the muddled middle of the NHL standings with a month and a half to go before the March 7 deadline. They're only three points out of the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, yes. But they're also just five points clear of having one of the five worst records in hockey. Add in the fact that the front office is trying to thread the needle of rebuilding without tanking, and it leaves the door open for the Flyers to take any number of approaches to the deadline.
And since the next seven weeks are going to be filled with rumors, ...

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