Teams Should Be All-In On Evan Rodrigues Trade As Panthers Face Cap Crunch
As the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/florida-panthers">Florida Panthers</a> look to shed $3.725 million before opening night, forward Evan Rodrigues has emerged as one of the most intriguing trade candidates on the market. With no trade protection and a team-friendly $3 million AAV through 2026-27, Rodrigues could be the perfect target for any team needing scoring depth, versatility and playoff experience.
The Panthers are $3.725 million over the NHL salary cap ceiling and will need to trade a forward; should the Flyers cash in?
The popular name being floated around these days in Evan Rodrigues, a versatile forward capable of playing center and wing.
He's 5-foot-11 and has two years remaining on his deal at a $3 million cap hit.
The Flyers could use some centers, especially with playoff experience, but they're in a cap pickle of their own at the moment.