With the trade deadline now just a few weeks away, speculation has started to swirl about some of the prominent players who could be on the move in the coming days. The deadline certainly isn’t just about top-end talent as playoff-bound teams are often looking to shore up their depth as well. One player who fits the depth designation is Flyers defenseman Nick Seeler, and ESPN’s Emily Kaplan reports that teams are showing interest in the blueliner.
The 29-year-old has been a regular most nights on the back end for Philadelphia as he has suited up in 71 games so far, the second-most of his career. Seeler has set career highs with three goals and seven assists while recording 86 blocks and 79 hits and averaging a little more than 14 minutes a night.
Those numbers don’t certainly stand out, but there is a number that applies to Seeler that does — a cap hit of $775K, just $25K above the league-minimum salary. Even for teams that are right against the upper limit of the salary cap, that’s the type of contract that most will be able to afford which should help drum up some interest.
Seeler is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer, and with Yegor Zamula and Ronnie Attard currently in the minors, it would make some sense for the Flyers to open up a spot for one of those youngsters for the stretch run. If they can do so and pick up what would likely be a later-round draft pick, all the better. While James van Riemsdyk will likely draw the most attention in the coming weeks, Seeler will be a player to keep an eye on as well.
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