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NHL Rumours: Multiple Teams Expressing Interest in Carter Hart

Welcome back to another edition of NHL Rumours from the crew at Last Word on Hockey. We’re just three weeks away from the start of the regular season. Teams are looking to put the finishing touches on their rosters, and with that, the rumours are coming in full force.

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Ivan Fedotov’s Unusual NHL Road Takes Another Turn After Trade to Blue Jackets

Ivan Fedotov’s road to the NHL spanned nearly 10 years and featured a little bit of everything, from politics and contracts to even military service. On Sunday, the 28-year-old goaltender was traded by the Philadelphia Flyers to the Columbus Blue Jackets, the latest turn in a career that has been anything but straightforward.

Trevor Zegras News / Athlon Sports / September 15

Fresh Start With Flyers Could Allow Trevor Zegras To Unlock His Full Potential

The Anaheim Ducks chose to move on from former ninth overall pick Trevor Zegras after five seasons. General manager Pat Verbeek and incoming head coach Joel Quenneville opted to move on from the former 65-point forward in reshaping Anaheim’s core.

Jack Nesbitt News / The Hockey Writers / September 15

Jack Nesbitt’s High Floor Gives Flyers Hope, But His Ceiling Will Make Them a Contender

It’s hard to read into the preseason or two Rookie Series games. That said, Jack Nesbitt and his play were hard to ignore. “There are so many attributes to his game that you have to love,” Lehigh Valley Phantoms head coach John Snowden noted after the second game.

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

The 'NHL's multiple Hart Trophy winners' quiz

The '50-goal NHL seasons since 2000-01' quiz

The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

Philadelphia Flyers News / Total Apex Sports / September 14

Flyers Have Growth In Pick Collection, Trade Ivan Fedotov To Columbus

In a move that shocked absolutely no one paying attention, the Philadelphia Flyers have finally parted ways with goaltender Ivan Fedotov. The towering 6-foot-7 netminder is heading to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round draft pick.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Current NHL players who have the best chances to reach 500 goals

Getting to 500 NHL goals is not as rare as it used to be, but it certainly still is not commonplace. Heading into the 2025-26 season, 48 players have done it.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / September 14

Flyers Should Pursue a Bump-Zegras-Michkov First Line

The Philadelphia Flyers are poised to further embrace their youth movement. Players like Denver Barkey, Alex Bump, and Nikita Grebenkin were all terrific in a two-game Rookie Series versus the New York Rangers.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 14

Blue Jackets Acquire Ivan Fedotov From Flyers for 2026 Draft Pick

The Columbus Blue Jackets acquired goaltender Ivan Fedotov from the Philadelphia Flyers for a 2026 sixth-round draft pick. The 6-foot-7 Russian goaltender struggled in his first NHL season.

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL Trade Talk / September 14

Flyers Trade Fedotov to Blue Jackets, Future of Carter Hart in Philly?

The Philadelphia Flyers have dealt goaltender Ivan Fedotov to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round draft pick. The move involves no salary retention, making it a straightforward cap transaction for Philadelphia.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / September 14

Flyers Solve Logjam by Trading Goalie to Blue Jackets

The Philadelphia Flyers needed to shave a goaltender from their roster and the Columbus Blue Jackets desperately needed to add netminding depth. On Sunday, the Metropolitan Division foes completed a trade that solves both issues.

NHL News / Field Level Media / September 14

Report: Blue Jackets acquire G Ivan Fedotov from Flyers

The Columbus Blue Jackets are acquiring goaltender Ivan Fedotov from the Philadelphia Flyers, Sportsnet reported Sunday morning. The Flyers are receiving a sixth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft in return for the 6-foot-7 netminder, multiple media outlets reported.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / September 14

Flyers trade Ivan Fedotov to Blue Jackets for draft pick

The Philadelphia Flyers are trading goaltender Ivan Fedotov to the Columbus Blue Jackets, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman and The Athletic’s Kevin Kurz.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 14

Flyers trade former KHL Goalie of the Year to Blue Jackets

Columbus was looking for an insurance option if starter Elvis Merzlikins’ struggles continue and youngster Jet Greaves’ first chance at a full-time NHL role doesn’t pan out.

Two Rangers rookies stand out during camp games against Flyers

Why New York's Stanley Cup pedigree pursuit is a logical move

Why the Maple Leafs should sign this former Devils center

Toronto star makes a bold contract demand, but deal not yet close

A look at the Penguins landscape before the upcoming NHL season

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The 'NFL's three-passing TD game leaders' quiz

The 'FBS animal teams' quiz

The '50-home run MLB seasons' quiz

The '200-passing yards in first 20 NFL games' quiz

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 14

6 Flyers Standouts in 2025 Rookie Series vs. Rangers

On Sept. 12 and 13, Philadelphia Flyers hockey (sort of) returned. The team participated in its annual two-game Rookie Series versus the New York Rangers, with both teams claiming victory once: 4–3 Flyers on Friday (OT), 5–2 Rangers on Saturday.

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 13

Bold Philadelphia Flyers predictions for the 2025-26 NHL season

The Philadelphia Flyers continue to trudge along in their rebuilding process under general manager and former Stanley Cup Playoff ace Daniel Briere, though many Flyers fans would argue that it’s not moving at a pace that they’re comfortable with.

Carter Hart News / Total Apex Sports / September 13

Carter Hart To Receive Interest from Multiple Teams

The hockey world is buzzing with anticipation as Carter Hart prepares for what could be the most scrutinized comeback in recent NHL memory. After 20 months away from the game, the 27-year-old netminder is poised to sign with a new organization, and multiple franchises are reportedly circling like vultures around a fresh opportunity.

Carter Hart News / Sporting News / September 13

Insider rules out Oilers, Flyers as Carter Hart landing spots

NHL insider Chris Johnston reported that Carter Hart is unlikely to sign with either the Edmonton Oilers or Philadelphia Flyers.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / September 13

Flyers Experience Growing Pains & Progress of Rebuild in Rookie Series

It’s hard to read much into preseason hockey. It’s hard to make much of the Rookie Series between the Philadelphia Flyers and the New York Rangers, which only featured a select few prospects.

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 11

Philadelphia Flyers’ most intriguing training camp battle in 2025

Rick Tocchet will have no small task in bringing the Philadelphia Flyers back from the depths of John Tortorella’s disaster. Things went south quickly for Torts last season, which led to him and the organization mutually parting ways.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Inside The Rink / September 9

Philadelphia Flyers Announce Rookie Camp & Prospects Game Roster

The Philadelphia Flyers today announced their roster for Rookie Camp and Prospect Challenge. The schedule has practice on Thursday. The first game will be on Friday at 7:00 PM EST against the New York Rangers with a morning skate at 10:15 AM EST.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Breakaway on SI / September 5

Flyers Make Minor League Trade with Kraken

The Flyers made a move on Wednesday, acquiring 22-year-old forward Tucker Robertson from the Kraken in exchange for fellow 22-year-old forward Jon-Randall Avon.

Jon-Randall Avon News / Daily Faceoff / September 4

Flyers acquire Tucker Robertson from Kraken for Jon-Randall Avon

On Thursday, Philadelphia Flyers general manager Daniel Briere announced that the team has acquired forward Tucker Robertson from the Seattle Kraken. In exchange, the Kraken received forward Jon-Randall Avon.

Philadelphia Flyers News / House of Hockey / September 4

Philadelphia Flyers Acquire Intriguing Young Prospect in Trade With Seattle Kraken

The NHL off-season has been disappointingly quiet, but ahead of camp, the Flyers and Kraken have made an intriguing minor league trade. Training camp is just a matter of days away for most NHL teams, and with just days to go, the Seattle Kraken and Philadelphia Flyers have made a surprising minor league trade.

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 31

Philadelphia Flyers top breakout candidates for 2025-26 season

The Philadelphia Flyers have missed the playoffs in five consecutive seasons and are in a rebuild. They fired John Tortorella and hired Rick Tocchet as the head coach this offseason, and also brought in Trevor Zegras.

NHL News / Yardbarker / August 29

Penn State may have opened door to hosting NHL Winter Classic

Penn State may have opened door to hosting future NHL Winter Classic

The Winter Classic is still the NHL's signature regular-season event, and one of the most anticipated venues to host one has been Penn State's Beaver Stadium for a Keystone State Game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers.

Wild could reach record-breaking deal on Kirill Kaprizov extension

Blue Jackets' extension talks with young star will have impact on salary

Shane Pinto extension not expected before start of season

Oilers’ Connor McDavid earns top player rating in 'EA Sports NHL 26'

Mitch Marner needed full-time security at home after Game 7 loss