Équipe: 2015-16 Flyers de Philadelphie

Date de création initiale: 24 août 2015

Publié: 24 août 2015

Mode - plafond salarial: Basique

A rumor surfaced yesterday, August 23rd, about a trade with the Carolina Hurricanes. http://thehockeypress.sportsblog.com/posts/3086546/nhl-trade-rumor--jeff-skinner-to-philadelphia-flyers---vincent-lecavalier-to-carolina-hurricanes.html. This is what could be a potential roster and an explanation of why the trade may happen or stagnate.

Why acquire Skinner?
The Flyers have been hard pressed to find a player who can play on the left side without wavering. When the trade of JVR for Luke Schenn occurred, the coaching staff has not had a player capable of filling that hole. Skinner is a viable option to be able to fill such a gap that has seen its fare share fillers. The only question would be if Skinner can stay healthy enough to make an impact and to help address the secondary scoring problem.

Why trade Lecavalier?
His cap hit and poor play. It's no secret that the team has been desperate to rid themselves of Vinny. There just haven't been any takers for such a high salary and the dismal numbers.

Why trade Luke Schenn?
The argument to keep Schenn would be that he is only 25 and he is a right-handed shot. However, the negatives far outweigh the positives. Luke has been in and out of the lineup and that's the only thing that is consistent in his game. Even though he is right-handed, he was only able to amass 3 goals last season. Which means it doesn't matter what hand he shoots with.

Why trade Cousins?
Cousins saw some time at the conclusion of last season playing in 11 games, but getting no points. However, he is a young player at 22, and has some offensive upside that gives him value. But with the with the log jam of centers from the retention of Sam Ganger, the emergence of Scott Laughton, and the drafting of Travis Konecny, Cousins is a piece that can help the Flyers acquire something that is in desperate need.

The 1st round pick...and a 3rd round pick?
This is where, in my opinion, the trade gets sticky. Hextall has preached retaining assets and letting the team develop through the draft. Trading this high of a pick doesn't seem like a Hextall-like approach to a trade.