Bailey’s Daily: Flyers Trade Chips, Kakko Rumors, Lindholm Trade

Happy February! In Thursday’s edition of Bailey’s Daily, we’ll be talking the latest Philadelphia Flyers news, stories, highlights, and more from the last day.

Flyers News

• The Vancouver Canucks finally gave us the long-awaited Elias Lindholm trade, and the ripple effects sent throughout the market will benefit the Philadelphia Flyers.
• Flyers defenseman Sean Walker has been and continues to be one of 2024’s most highly-anticipated trade chips on the NHL trade market.
• The Kaapo Kakko trade rumors that seemingly came out of left field should have the Flyers licking their chops with the NHL trade deadline fast approaching.
• ICYMI: Flyers goaltender Carter Hart was officially charged with one count of sexual assault, and the charge has not been proven in court.
• Future Flyers star Matvei Michkov was benched against Kunlun Red Star and served as a healthy scratch for HK Sochi’s next game.

NHL News from National Hockey Now

• Speaking of the Lindholm trade, the Calgary Flames got defenseman Hunter Brzustewicz as part of the return, and there’s a lot to like about him.
• For PhHN+/NHN subscribers: Zach Parise has joined the Colorado Avalanche, but what can he bring to the table at this stage of his career?
• Montreal Hockey Now released their new Montreal Canadiens Prospect Power Rankings, featuring a new No. 1.
• The Flyers aren’t the only team with a stud KHL prospect. New Jersey Devils prospect Arseni Gritsyuk has been firing away over in Russia this season.
• The Nashville Predators have had an up-and-down season, but is it time to start hammering away at the re-tool? Clay Brewer weighs in.
• With two wins in their last 10 games, the New York Islanders are at a crossroads. Three players hold the franchise’s immediate future in their hands.

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