A highly regarded defensive prospect is now an NHL free-agent. The Philadelphia Flyers originally had the rights to Wyatt Kalynuk, but thirty days have elapsed since he left the University of Wisconsin. That means that the Flyers window to reach an agreement with Kalynuk has ended, and he can sign with any NHL franchise. He’s the worst kept secret if you’re discussing prospects that can immediately boost an NHL defense. More than a few teams should be champing at the bit to sign Kalynuk.
The big money question becomes, “who does Wyatt Kalynuk want to play for?