"Tkachuk for Konecny" "Incoming Chychrun for Laughton": NHL fans speculate as insider reports Senators and Flyers near trade agreement ahead of draft

According to a recent report, the Ottawa Senators and Philadelphia Flyers are finalizing a trade before the draft on June 28th. The NHL free agency is approaching fast, starting July 1, and many speculations are taking a wild run in the market.

NHL insider Travis Yost tweeted,

"Believe the Ottawa Senators and Philadelphia Flyers have the framework of a trade in place as well, though this one may go closer to the Draft."

NHL fans shared their opinions in the comment section.

"Tkachuk for Konecny ++," one fan humorously suggested, referencing the possibility of a blockbuster trade involving Ottawa star forward Brady Tkachuk and Philadelphia's dynamic winger, Travis Konecny.

"Incoming Chychrun for Laughton lmao," another fan said.

"SCF going into the end of June is crazy, we have big trade rumors going down while the cup finals is still going on lol," another fan said.

Here are some more reactions from fans on X:

"Claude Giroux wants to miss the playoffs with the Flyers one last time," another fan said.

"Any truth to the rumors of isles and leafs discussing a “major trade,”" one fan said.

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Philadelphia Flyers consider trading Cam Atkinson to San Jose Sharks

The Philadelphia Flyers might trade Cam Atkinson soon, and the San Jose Sharks want him. San Jose aims to guide young talents like Will Smith and Macklin Celebrini, but reports say Atkinson isn't keen on moving far away.

"The Flyers continue to explore options around veteran Cam Atkinson. SJ has trade interest, but sources say Atkinson isn’t keen on a move to the Sharks. Philly will eat a good chunk of the final year of his contract. Buyout is also an option, as is keeping him in the mix," Darren Dreger wrote on X.

Atkinson can choose 10 teams where he won't be traded. His contract pays $5,875,000, which could help the Sharks reach the $65 million salary cap floor. He's played 12 NHL seasons, scoring over 30 goals once. Last season, he was a top-six forward but got benched later on. He didn't play in 2022-23 due to injuries.

During the 2021-22 season, Atkinson scored 23 goals and made 27 assists in 73 games. However, his performance declined in 2023-24 with 13 goals and 15 assists in 70 games. GM Mike Grier seems prepared for a busy summer of making trades and deals as the offseason nears.