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The Minnesota Wild acquired forward Bobby Brink from the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for defenseman David Jiricek. Brink, 24, has 26 points in 55 games this season and a career-high 94 NHL points, and will wear No. 10 for Minnesota; Jiricek, 22, has 13 points in 84 career games. The Wild note their upcoming game vs. the Vegas Golden Knights and provide ticket and press-release information.
With the 3 p.m. deadline looming, the Flyers are selling, starting with Bobby Brink traded to Minnesota for defenseman David Jiříček; Rasmus Ristolainen’s fate remains hotly debated with Detroit and Boston as possible landing spots, and a slate of minor moves and salary considerations under review as Philly tries to shake up a six-point-out playoff picture, which sits at roughly a 14% chance.
The Minnesota Wild acquire left-shot winger Bobby Brink from the Flyers for defenseman David Jiricek. Brink, 24, is a pending restricted free agent with a $1.5 million cap hit and has 13 goals and 26 points in 55 games this season, typically slotted as a third-line right wing who could move up. He’s set to debut for Minnesota against the Vegas Golden Knights, as the Wild deal with injuries to wingers Marcus Foligno and Marcus Johansson. Jiricek, the 2022 No. 6 pick, has not established a regular NHL role, prompting Minnesota to move him.
NHL insider Elliotte Friedman suggested on NHL Now that the Tampa Bay Lightning could be a fit for Flyers winger Bobby Brink, noting his right-handed shot, youth, and modest cap hit. He stressed this is speculative, not a report of an imminent deal. With about $2.2 million in deadline cap space, the Lightning could accommodate Brink’s $1.5 million AAV, while Philadelphia faces a wing logjam with a crowded lineup, making Brink a potential trade candidate to help roster construction. Brink is a pending restricted free agent and has developed into a capable middle-six scorer.
Dave Scott announces his retirement from Comcast Spectator, while Emil Andrae joins the Flyers and Bobby Brink continues to recover from injury. A TSN article argues that the Flyers should consider trading Carter Hart after this season, and the Phillies finalize their 40-man roster. President Biden also expresses his dislike for the Toronto Maple Leafs.