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1 trade every NHL team should make

By Dave Stevenson

Jun 26, 2015; Sunrise, FL, USA; A general view of the NHL shield logo before the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 26, 2015; Sunrise, FL, USA; A general view of the NHL shield logo before the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /
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Philadelphia Flyers

The Philadelphia Flyers are one of the hottest teams in the NHL. Looking at their lineup, it’s hard to see where they can upgrade. Sure, the Flyers could always trade for depth, but let’s look at a move that could help them in the long run. The Kings absolutely need to trade for a goaltender. With Steve Mason playing so well, the Flyers might be willing to listen to offers for Michal Neuvirth. The Kings should be very interested in him.

This trade makes sense for both sides. Los Angeles would get an upgrade over Jeff Zatkoff, who they can simply put through waivers and send to the AHL. Neuvirth is more than capable of being in a goaltending tandem with Peter Budaj. In fact, some of the Flyers’ goalie’s best years have been in a tandem.

Much like the Montreal Canadiens, Philly’s in a bit of a pickle regarding the expansion draft. Both Mason and Neuvirth are free agents after the 2016-17 NHL season. Prospect Anthony Stolarz is a restricted free agent. So technically, the Flyers would have to expose Stolarz, who they think quite highly of. That’s why the Kings would send Philadelphia goaltender Jack Campbell. He’s under contract through the 2017-18 season. Ergo, the Flyers would turn that pickle they’re in into a cucumber. Or at least a dill pickle.

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