Could this Flyers forward end up being moved to the Atlantic Division?
The 2026 NHL trade deadline is just about here, and the Philadelphia Flyers have some decisions to make. With the Flyers being on the wrong side of the playoff line, there is a chance that we could see some of their players get moved by Friday at 3 p.m. ET.
One Flyers forward who has been the subject of trade speculation leading up to deadline day is Bobby Brink. With the Flyers having a surplus of wingers, questions about his long-term future in Philadelphia have naturally come up.
Now, Brink is being linked to the top team in the Atlantic Division.
During a recent appearance on the NHL Network, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman brought up the possibility of the Tampa Bay Lightning being interested in Brink.
"I'll give you one name that I've kind of wondered about for Tampa because I haven't checked his contract situation, but he's still a pretty young guy, and he is a right-hand shot, and I like him as a player. A guy like Bobby Brink from Philadelphia. That's the kind of guy I have wondered about for Tampa," Friedman said.
When looking at Tampa Bay's roster, it is fair to argue that they could use another middle-six winger with skill. Because of this, it is understandable that Friedman sees Brink as a potential fit for the Lightning. This is especially so when noting that Brink's $1.5 million cap hit makes him an affordable option for Tampa Bay to consider.
However, with Brink being just 24 years old and a pending restricted free agent (RFA), the Flyers would need to get a good offer for them to consider moving him. He is still young enough that he could improve, so the Flyers could use him as a good trade chip to improve their roster elsewhere.
Brink has also had a solid season for the Flyers, as he has scored a career-high 13 goals and has recorded 26 points in 54 games this campaign.