Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Nicolas Hague has been creating plenty of chatter [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins/latest-news/penguins-have-big-competition-to-land-top-trade-target] as a potential trade candidate this off-season. It is understandable, as the 6-foot-6 defenseman is a pending restricted free agent and due for a raise. Thus, the Golden Knights could very well end up flipping him if his asking price for his next contract is too high. The Philadelphia Flyers [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/philadelphia-flyers] are one of the teams that have been linked to Hague [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/philadelphia-flyers/latest-news/flyers-trade-rumors-big-golden-knights-defenseman-linked-to-philadelphia] this off-season. When noting that Hague is a big shutdown defenseman right in his prime, he would have the potential to be a solid addition to the Flyers' blueline if acquired. However, a new update has been provided regarding the Flyers and Hague trade rumor, which makes it questionable. According to The Athletic's Kevin Kurz, a team source "strongly denied" to him that the Flyers are interested in Hague. In addition, Kurz also added that he does not believe the Flyers will trade for the 26-year-old. While Hague appears not to be on the Flyers' radar, adding a new defenseman should be one of the Flyers' top priorities this summer. It is no secret that their blueline could use a boost, and this is especially the case when it comes to their right side. Nevertheless, it will be intriguing to see what happens with Hague this summer, but Kurz's report creates some doubt about the possibility that Philly will end up acquiring the 2017 third-round pick. Philadelphia Flyers Lose Goalie To Overseas Club [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/178117b2-e551-4311-a2e1-9e2779f97109.webp] Philadelphia Flyers Lose Goalie To Overseas Club The <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/philadelphia-flyers">Philadelphia Flyers</a> have lost one of their depth goalies, as Eetu Makiniemi has signed a one-year contract <a href="https://hc-tps-fi.translate.goog/fi-fi/article/uutiset/eetu-makiniemi-tpsn-maalinsuulle-vuoden-sopimuksella/1343/?_x_tr_sl=fi&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp">with TPS of the Finnish Liiga</a>. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/philadelphia-flyers/latest-news/philadelphia-flyers-lose-goalie-to-overseas-club] Photo Credit: © Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
