NHL rumors: Flyers' $33M top forward linked to Jets for Rutger McGroarty
Main components for Konecny are McGroarty. Brotherly Puck promoted this fan-based trade:
McGroarty goes to Philadelphia, while Travis Konecny, Scott Laughton, and a second-round pick go to Winnipeg. The Flyers would keep 50% of Konecny's cap hit.
The Flyers appear to have been fleeced, but the move makes sense as a cap dump. PuckPedia estimates the Flyers would save $6 million by moving Konecny and Laughton.
McGroarty, a 20-year-old former first-round choice, might become a top-line winger. As they rebuild, the Flyers need a player like him.
The proposed trade idea is speculative, yet it makes sense. This transaction may be one of the rare wins for both parties.
NHL source Pierre LeBrun says Flyers GM Daniel Briere prioritizes extending Travis Konecny. The Hockey News reported that extensions are harder to obtain.
Konecny reportedly wants $10 million per season. Unconfirmed reports explain why the Flyers haven't signed Konecny.
With such sentiments, the Flyers may not trade Konecny. If Konecny's contract demands exceed Philly's budget, it may have to negotiate.