March 06, 2024
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Sean Walker and the Flyers surged to a win against the Lightning Tuesday night at the Wells Fargo Center.
The Flyers are continuing their rebuild just as they contend for a playoff spot.
The team is trading defenseman Sean Walker as well as a 2025 fifth round pick to the Colorado Avalanche, Charlie O'Connor reported Wednesday afternoon:
Can confirm that the Flyers have traded Sean Walker to Colorado.
— Charlie O'Connor (@charlieo_conn) March 6, 2024
In return, GM Daniel Briere will get Philly a first round pick in the 2025 NHL draft, O'Connor later reported, keeping the farm system fresh and talented. The pick is top 10 protected — and if it winds up in that range next summer it'll defer to 2026. The Flyers also took on the contract of Ryan Johansen.
Johansen is a veteran forward who the Flyers waived immediately.
Placed on NHL waivers today: Ryan Johansen (PHI), Will Lockwood (FLA), Jacob Moverare (LA) and Jaret Anderson-Dolan (LA).
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) March 6, 2024
The details of the trade are developing and we'll keep you updated in this space as they are reported.
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