Trade interest heating up for Ottawa Senators forward Ridley Greig
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The Philadelphia Flyers find themselves in an interesting position as a franchise, with some big trade targets on their radar.
This off-season has seen the Flyers miss out on a few key opportunities, the latest being their pursuit of Ottawa Senators defenseman Jakob Chychrun, who ended up being traded to the Washington Capitals. However, according to recent reports, the Flyers remain interested in several young Senators players, specifically Tyler Boucher and Ridly Greig.
As part of the ideas being kicked around, Philly had interest in two other players with Philly ties (not specifically for those connections but actually in spite of it, because they're aware of the knee-jerk "Nepotism!" stuff that would come with it). One player was injury-prone power forward Tyler Boucher. The other player was Ridly Greig.
From what my sources told me, the Chabot part is dead. Not happening. However, Philly still has in young forwards Greig and/or Boucher.
From what my sources told me, the Chabot part is dead. Not happening. However, Philly still has in young forwards Greig and/or Boucher.
Neither player has become a star in the NHL yet, but both are seen as key pieces for Ottawa's future. If the Senators stumble early in the 2024-25 season, Philadelphia likely won't be the only team interested in them. Greig, known for a controversial incident during the 2023-24 season when he took a slapshot into the Maple Leafs' empty net, had a solid first full season in the NHL, recording 13 goals and 13 assists in 72 games.
Tyler Boucher, 21, has yet to make his NHL debut, but with his physical style of play, it's no surprise that Philadelphia is interested in the 6-foot-1, 205-pound forward. While it's unclear if talks about these two players are ongoing, the Flyers are clearly looking to build around a young core and may continue to pursue them as they aim to return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Source: Hockey Buzz
Boucher and Greig on Philly's Radar (e3); Fri's Buzzcast
Boucher and Greig on Philly's Radar (e3); Fri's Buzzcast
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