The Philadelphia Flyers announced their protection list on Sunday via the 7/3/1 method. Chuck Fletcher, aggressively distributing heavy contracts to his exposed list, is attempting to force Ron Francis’ hand at the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft.
Exposed are James van Riemsdyk, Shayne Gostisbehere, Justin Braun, Jakub Voracek, and Robert Hagg. Coming off a stellar season on the powerplay, van Riemsdyk may offer the Seattle Kraken the highest value from the Flyers exposed list. Hagg would be the cheapest option.
Trading Philippe Myers and Nolan Patrick for Ryan Ellis is hopefully the beginning of a busy offseason.