The top-tier and second-tier free agents are all signed away and have made their decisions. For many Flyers fans, this may seem underwhelming, but the team is not what it once was. We are not a desired destination for those top-tier free agents. Until we are winning, we aren't going to become that.
However, the Flyers don't have to be done just yet. They still have a little over $5.5 million to spend. There are two players that are left that could be good fits for this team. Jack Roslovic, a 28-year-old center, would be a solid addition. Would he want to come here? While his skill set and youth would be good, as a center, would he hinder the development of Jett Luchanko? On a one-year deal, he might be a good fit and could be a great trade offering come deadline time.
A better fit would be former Avalanche left winger Joel Kiviranta. You may not have heard of him, but he'd be a pretty good fit for this young Flyers team.
Kiviranta was an undrafted player who came to the US and played for the Dallas Stars for four years before playing for the Avs, for the league minimum, for the last two. At 28 years old, it finally clicked for the Finn. In 79 games, he scored 16 goals, doubling his career-high, with seven assists.
Why Is He a Fit?
The Flyers are loaded at right wing and might be stabilizing a bit at center. At the left wing position, the team may still be a little weak. Kiviranta could slide into playing left wing on any top three lines. His speed could match up well on a line with Trevor Zegras and Matvei Michkov. He could also be paired with Travis Konecny and Sean Couturier or Noah Cates and Owen Tippett. Any of those lines could use a guy who scored 16 goals.
However, what if it was a fluke? What if he had a great season on a team loaded with stars and he just got lucky? It is possible. Sometimes players need to take time and find out who they are. After all, Nick Seeler was the same age before he became a full-time starter in Philly. Now he is an important cog on defense.
Maybe all Kiviranta needs is a chance. If he has played the last two years at the league minimum, he might not be expecting to get a big payday. Even if you gave him a $1 million contract with heavy bonuses attached, it would still be more than what he is used to. It might be the sort of high-reward, low-risk signing this team needs, especially with Tyson Foerster's injury looming over the team.