Flyers Trade Brink for Jiříček

0:00You're listening to NHL News today. Subscribe now for fast daily updates on your team. The Philadelphia Flyers made a swap at the NHL trade deadline, sending forward Bobby Brink to the Minnesota Wild for defensive prospect David Gishek, who was picked 6th overall in 2022. Brink, a 24-year-old Minnesota native, has 13 goals and 13 assists in 55 games this season. At $1.5 million, he's a reliable middle-six-winger who plays solid defense. The Flyers, with extra wingers, now have room for Madvay Mishkov on the right side. Gishek, at 6 feet 4 inches and 22 years old, brings size and power play skills after stints with Columbus and Minnesota. He scoreless in 25 games this year and faces skating and defensive challenges marking his second trade already. Fans were called wanting Gishek at 5th overall back then, but his expected goal share sits below 45% at even strength. Still, his long

1:01reach and offensive instincts offer top 4 potential if he develops. Right now, he's with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in the American Hockey League under coach John Snowden. Head coach Rick Tockett style raises questions, but it's a bet on upside for Philadelphia's future blue line. This episode is proudly sponsored by our partner. Headphones in a pillow, simple idea, surprisingly addictive, S-O-L-I-SOLYPILLOW.com