The Philadelphia Flyers have acquired forward Valtteri Filppula, Tampa Bay’s 4th round selection in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft and a conditional 7th round selection in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft in exchange for Mark Streit. Tampa Bay was in need of shedding salary and along with Filippula’s no movement clause which makes him an automatic protection in July’s expansion draft.
Meet Newest Flyer Valtteri Filppula
A good two-way forward with an excellent understanding of the game. A very good skater with good play making skills. A good passer who needs to develop the physical side of his game.