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Grading the Philadelphia Flyers 2023 Offseason, Thus Far

ByJonathan Bailey|
PHILADELPHIA, PA - MARCH 25: Ivan Provorov #9 of the Philadelphia Flyers looks on prior to the game against the Detroit Red Wings at the Wells Fargo Center on March 25, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - MARCH 25: Ivan Provorov #9 of the Philadelphia Flyers looks on prior to the game against the Detroit Red Wings at the Wells Fargo Center on March 25, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - MARCH 25: Ivan Provorov #9 of the Philadelphia Flyers looks on prior to the game against the Detroit Red Wings at the Wells Fargo Center on March 25, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 22: Kevin Hayes #13 and Ivan Provorov #9 of the Philadelphia Flyers talk before a face off against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on April 22, 2021 in New York City.The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the New York Rangers 3-2. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Although things can change at any moment, it appears the Philadelphia Flyers are done for the offseason after an eventful draft and free agency. 

The Philadelphia Flyers jumpstarted their offseason proceedings with a blockbuster Ivan Provorov trade, involving both the Los Angeles Kings and the Columbus Blue Jackets. After some uneventful seasons in Philadelphia, Provorov was still able to fetch a rather large return for the Flyers.

Going into the trade, it seemed like the Philadelphia Flyers had identified an organizational need that they wanted to address. Although they need to take on some unhealthy contracts from the Kings to do so, the Flyers came away with Sean Walker and Helge Grans – two right-handed defensemen who can be of value in the short and long-term.

The Philadelphia Flyers also acquired Cal Petersen from the Los Angeles Kings, and there’s not much that goes into this facet of the Provorov trade aside from it being a salary dump. Cal Petersen was OK in a small sample size a few years back, but after signing his current contract, he’s been one of the worst goalies in the NHL. The good news for the Flyers is that, if he doesn’t turn it around, he’s only under contract for this season and next season.

In their last bit of business from the Ivan Provorov trade, the Philadelphia Flyers acquired three draft picks – a 2023 first-round pick and a 2024 second-round pick, and a conditional 2024 second-round pick. The first-round pick was used to select Oliver Bonk, and the second-round pick sans conditions was sent to the Chicago Blackhawks in a play to move up and select Carson Bjarnason.

All in all, the Flyers acquired two potential top-four right-handed defenders, a future starting goaltender, and a second-rounder for an underperforming defenseman. Sean Walker and Cal Petersen likely won’t have their stays extended beyond what their current contracts entail, and the Philadelphia Flyers are probably better for that.

Grade: A

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