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The Philadelphia Flyers are actively pursuing a center with top-six potential through the trade market, according to sources on Monday. General manager Danny Briere continues to assess roster upgrades even as the club has collected three victories in its last four contests.
Briere and president of hockey operations Keith Jones have been scouting extensively, with Jones attending a game between Chicago and Montreal on Friday. The Flyers have expressed interest in Chicago forward Frank Nazar, a 22-year-old former 13th overall pick who carries a seven-year, $46.2 million contract. Nazar has recorded three goals and one assist in nine games, though Chicago is not looking to trade him right now. Philadelphia has also evaluated Ottawa's Ridly Greig and previously considered Dylan Cozens, but no longer sees the 25-year-old Senator as a top-six fit.
Among internal trade candidates, wingers Owen Tippett and Travis Konecny have drawn outside attention. Minnesota has expressed interest in both, with sources indicating the Wild prefer Konecny but view Tippett as more "explosive." Konecny holds a no-movement clause and is believed not open to waiving it. Tippett, 27, carries a 10-team no-trade list and an eight-year deal with a $6.2 million average annual value.
The Flyers would reportedly seek Wild prospect Charlie Stramel plus a first-round pick in any Tippett swap. Stramel, 22, tallied 19 goals and 44 points last year at Michigan State alongside Philadelphia prospect Porter Martone. Wild sources noted the two were "very close during the season while playing together."
Source: Daily Faceoff - Tue Oct 27, 10:00 AM ET
Written by the SportsMafia Wire desk in our own words from the original reporting (AI-assisted, checked against the source).