A blockbuster mock trade sends Travis Konecny and Matvei Michkov from the Flyers to Utah, and Philadelphia fans won't love the price.
Hot Take Hockey's proposal has Philadelphia getting Caleb Desnoyers, Tij Iginla, Jack McBain, a 2027 first and a 2027 second.
The idea isn't random. Utah has already been floated as a potential partner if the Flyers ask Konecny to waive his no-movement clause.
Moving Michkov seven games into a bad start would be pure panic.
Selling him now is like putting your house on the market during a storm because the gutters are overflowing. Wait for the weather to clear.
The 21-year-old has 2 goals on a $950,000 cap hit.
Konecny is on IR with a lower-body injury and still leads Philadelphia with 3 points, all assists. He's expected to be out until at least Oct 17.
Blockbuster Mock Trade:
PHI acquires:
Caleb Desnoyers
Tij Iginla
Jack McBain
2027 1st
2027 2nd
Utah acquires:
Travis Konecny
Matvei Michkov
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The Flyers could also attract interest from teams beyond Utah. The Anaheim Ducks, Buffalo Sabres and Chicago Blackhawks all have young assets and could use another major offensive weapon.
The Columbus Blue Jackets, Nashville Predators and Seattle Kraken could also make sense if they decide to add more scoring. Any team pursuing Michkov would need to offer a massive package, but those six clubs could have the prospects and flexibility to enter the conversation.
Flyers blockbuster trade proposal involving Travis Konecny and Matvei Michkov
Michkov sits at -7, but nobody on a 0-5-2 team looks good right now.
Philadelphia has scored just 8 goals in seven games, and Rick Tocchet needs the kid's offense, not his name on a trade sheet.
Trevor Zegras is at -7 too, and he carries a $9,125,000 cap hit.
Utah is 4-2-0 and hosts Toronto tonight.
McBain has a goal and a +1 rating on a $4,250,000 cap hit.
Desnoyers and Iginla have yet to dress for Utah this season, so Philadelphia would be betting heavily on futures.
Nick Schmaltz and Clayton Keller have 8 points apiece, so Utah's top end is already producing.
Dylan Guenther has 3 power-play goals, and Logan Cooley has 5 power-play assists.
Bill Armstrong would also be taking on Konecny's $8,750,000 cap hit.
Daniel Briere has to decide whether this season is a retool or a full reset.
Who says no? Philadelphia should, and it shouldn't even need long to think about it.
The Flyers host Seattle tonight, still looking for their first win.
Konecny might be movable. Michkov shouldn't be, at least not for prospects who haven't played an NHL game this season.
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