NHL Daily: Just 1 Flyer Among Top 30 Trade Candidates; Mascot Fight in Fla.

TSN listed its top 30 trade candidates, and only one Flyer made the list.

Hello, James van Riemsdyk.

Or is it good-bye?

The 33-year-old van Riemsdyk is having another solid season — eight goals and 21 points in 32 games — but is in the final year of his contract. He figures to help a contending team looking for a big body who can aid its power play.

Since the Islanders made a deal to acquire star center Bo Horvat and jump-start their playoff push, Pittsburgh general manager Ron Hextall figures to make a deal or two to counteract New York’s move.

Might Hextall pursue van Riemsdyk? He is familiar with JVR, of course. It was Hextall who signed van Riemsdyk to a five-year, $35 million deal on July 1, 2018. It was the first aggressive move Hextall made since becoming the Flyers’ GM in 2014.

The Penguins and Islanders both won Wednesday; they both have 59 points, but Pittsburgh hold the last wild-card spot because it has four games in hand on New York. Washington (60) has the top wild-card spot, but it has played three more games than the Penguins.

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Philly Hockey Now: What did Flyers coach John Tortorella tell season-ticket holders  in a letter he wrote to them? Read on. Philadelphia Flyers.

Philly Hockey Now: The Flyers are, in effect, giving season-ticket holders refunds on three April games. Philadelphia Flyers.

Philly Hockey Now: For Phantoms All-Star defenseman Ronnie Attard, time in the AHL is key, writes prospects expert Russ  Cohen. Philadelphia Flyers.

Trade Talk: James van Riemsdyk is among the NHL’s top 30 trade candidates, according to TSN. The trade deadline is March 3. TSN.

Florida Hockey Now: Holy Gritty, Batman! The Panthers’ mascot was in a tussle with a Tampa Bay fan during the third period of Monday’s game against the visiting Lightning. Florida Panthers.

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The Penguins scored late in the third period, and Kris Letang won it in overtime, 2-1, over defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado. Pittsburgh Penguins.

New York Islanders Hockey Now: Bo Horvat had his first goal as an Islander, contributing to their 4-0 win over Seattle. The Isles are 2-0 since Horvat was acquired. New York Islanders.

Edmonton Oilers: The Oilers, who play the Flyers at the Wells Fargo Center on Thursday, won for the eighth time in nine games as they whipped host Detroit, 5-2, on Tuesday. Connor McDavid had an assist and extended his point streak to 13 games. Edmonton Oilers.

San Jose Hockey Now: High-scoring Timo Meier, who is expected to be dealt in the coming weeks, had two goals and an assist as the Sharks jolted Tampa Bay, 4-3, in overtime. San Jose Sharks.