When Seth Jones told the Blue Jackets he was going to test free agency next summer; it prompted Columbus to put him on the trade block. One team that immediately went after the stud defenseman were the Philadelphia Flyers.
Now it appears Philly has backed off and may go a different route.
NHL Rumors: Flyers out on Seth Jones?
In Elliotte Friedman’s final 31 Thoughts blog of the season, he said that the Flyers chase for Seth Jones is “off” for now. The reason provided from the NHL’s top insider is that Jones won’t commit to a contract extension.