As Denver Barkey heads back to the London Knights after spending the last couple of months watching the Philadelphia Flyers' training camp from the sidelines, he reflects on his recovery from illness and coming back a stronger player than before.

The new year is almost here, and trade talks around the NHL will increase as we approach the 2025 NHL trade deadline.

With the Philadelphia Flyers rebuilding, they have several players to watch in the rumor mill. Let's discuss three of their top trade candidates heading into the new year now.

Morgan Frost

Morgan Frost is a notable Flyer to watch as we get closer to the deadline. The 25-year-old forward has been the subject of trade rumors since last season, and that is expected to continue as we get closer to the deadline.

Teams looking for help in their middle six could make a push for Frost. In 33 games this season, he has seven goals, 17 points, and a minus-8 rating.

Rasmus Ristolainen

Rasmus Ristolainen has generated a lot of chatter in the rumor mill this season. It is understandable, as he is a big right-shot defender who plays top-four minutes and is extremely physical.

Ristolainen has one goal, nine points, and 59 hits in 37 games this season. He is also signed until the end of the 2026-27 campaign, carrying a $5.1 million cap hit.

Scott Laughton

Scott Laughton has been generating interest around the NHL, and this should only continue into the new year. The 30-year-old forward is having a strong season, posting eight goals and 21 points in 37 games. Thus, he should be a hot commodity at the deadline.

Laughton is the kind of player that contenders love to have, as he is a solid two-way forward who is never shy about throwing the body. Thus, he has plenty of trade value, and it will be interesting to see if the Flyers take advantage of that.

3 Flyers Trade Candidates Heading Into New Year