High-Profile Flyers Forward Rumored for Potential Trade

The team currently finds itself in a peculiar position; too weak to consistently secure a playoff spot yet too good to nail the draft lottery.

The solution they've proposed? They may be considering a significant trade involving one of their star forwards.

The player in the spotlight is Kevin Hayes. Ranking 2nd in scoring for the Flyers in the last season, Hayes garnered an impressive total of 54 points in 82 games.

Despite not being known for his high point production, Hayes brings considerable value to the table, courtesy of his physical presence. Standing at 6'5", he is among the tallest players in the NHL and adds a unique dimension of physicality to the game.

However, there are rumors that Hayes might be on the trading block, owing to his substantial cap hit of over $7 million. This cap hit is currently restricting the team's financial flexibility.

Furthermore, with the emergence of younger talent, Hayes might either be sidelined or could potentially hamper the growth of these players. Hence, it might be in the Flyers' best interest to trade Hayes.

A team interested in acquiring Hayes would most likely require the Flyers to retain some of his salary for the deal to make financial sense. Moreover, they would have to be prepared for his contract, which has a considerable tenure.

Among the many interested teams, Carolina has been frequently associated with Hayes. The potential trade scenario might look something like this:

To the Flyers: The 30th overall pick in 2023, Scott Morrow (Carolina's top prospect), and Ryan Suzuki (the 2019 first-round pick).

To Carolina: Kevin Hayes ($2,142,857 retained, resulting in Carolina only having to pay $5 million annually for Hayes)

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