NHL Trade Talk
Flyers Reportedly Working On Nick Seeler Contract Extension
It looks like one veteran Philadelphia Flyers defenseman is going nowhere, as reports have emerged that the team is working on a Nick Seeler contract extension ahead of the 2024 NHL trade deadline.
TSN’s Darren Dreger shared on the latest edition of “Insider Trading” that the Flyers are indeed trying to keep Seeler beyond this season.
“Most of the talk around the Philadelphia Flyers is on right-shot defenseman Sean Walker, but Nick Seeler has been out there from the get-go as well,” Dreger said. “However, management will confirm in Philadelphia, as will agent Pat Brisson, that they have engaged in contract extension discussions.”
This is obviously significant news in terms of Flyers trade deadline plans; both defensemen were expected to be moved for virtually the entire season, and at one point, an inquiring team reportedly asked about trading for both players at once.
Seeler is a beloved teammate, well-respected in the locker room, and adored by the Flyers’ coaching staff. It’s no surprise that Danny Briere and Co. have moved forward with trying to keep the 30-year-old on the team for the foreseeable future.
On the ice, Seeler leads the NHL in blocked shots with 168. Calgary Flames defenseman Chris Tanev, another player who is being hotly pursued on the trade market, is a close second with 162. From a Flyers perspective, this might be an instance where Seeler is more valuable to them than he is to other teams.
Seeler’s cap hit of $775k certainly makes him an attractive piece to teams looking to eat into their LTIR relief or are otherwise up against the salary cap ceiling, but was anyone willing to meet Philadelphia’s asking price?
If there was an asking price, it looks like the Flyers responded with a resounding ‘No’.
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Why wouldn’t any team want a player like seeler on their team.He blocks shots as the article mentioned and he also sticks up for teammates,as he did last night when he got into a fight sticking up for his mates when they were taking a few too many hits.I also do not remember a flyers team overall that blocked so many shots in a season.
Glad to hear it. Now, they trade Walker and Staal and hopefully Risto over the summer. They’ll then bring up Attard, Andrae or Belpino and they’ll be #7.
Good. I would rather have a good, solid defenseman who will be serviceable for at least a few more seasons than a 2nd or 3rd round draft pick that might (and it’s a big might) become an NHL player in a few years.
Now, maybe they trade Staal if he wants to go to a contender. I would consider trading Walker (they could re-sign him after the season), and Laughton, but only if the return is high – first-rounder, good prospect, and/or an already established young player. I would trade Atkinson, too, but there won’t be any interest in him with his lack of production and contract.
Flyers could eat some of Cam’s salary if a decent return. Like Seeler. Eat a little more salary and move Risto would be a dream
My take, this could be a GM ploy, to get more in a return. For instance, “hey, we really want to keep Seeler, but, if u increase your offer, okay!” I would do this, if I was running things! Just saying.
Great, love the way he sticks up for his teammates!
Please no! Trade him