In a recent report, it's been revealed that the Philadelphia Flyers waived veteran Ryan Johansen following the trade deadline. This move, which saw Colorado acquire Sean Walker from the Flyers in exchange for Johansen's contract, has sparked speculation about the end of Johansen's NHL career.
According to insights from the 32 Thoughts podcast by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman, Johansen's departure from the Flyers was influenced by two main factors. Firstly, there were lingering tensions between Johansen and former coach John Tortorella. Additionally, Johansen shares an agent with Cutter Gauthier, who drew negative attention earlier in the season from Flyers fans.
While the trade was primarily a cap-related move for the Avalanche, Johansen's history with Tortorella and his shared representation with Gauthier likely played a role in the decision. Despite having played over 900 NHL games, this move may mark the end of Johansen's distinguished career in the league.
