Philadelphia Flyers center Claude Giroux (28) receives a silver hockey stick from Bobby Clarke during a pregame ceremony honoring Giroux for his 1000th game as a Flyer. Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Claude Giroux plays 1,000th and possibly final game with Flyers

By Adam Stites | Last updated Mar 17, 2022 11:57 PM ET

The Philadelphia Flyers honored Claude Giroux on Thursday night for his 1,000th game with the team. According to multiple reports, it was likely his last.

Giroux, 34, was a first-round pick for the Flyers in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft and has spent his entire career with the team. On Thursday night, Philadelphia pulled out all the stops to celebrate Giroux before a 5-4 win against the Nashville Predators.

ICYMI: Watch the pregame ceremony commemorating @28CGiroux's 1000th game in the Orange & Black. pic.twitter.com/XK1fL7saJj
— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) March 18, 2022

The NHL trade deadline is Monday and Giroux is expected to be dealt by the Flyers. With a trade appearing imminent, Giroux is not traveling with the team for a Friday night game against the Ottawa Senators, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.

"I know it's tough when you leave a team. I actually didn't know how tough it is. I wish I knew back then," Claude Giroux said.

There it is.
— Giana Han (@giana_jade) March 18, 2022

One report indicated that the Florida Panthers are finalizing a deal to acquire Giroux, but another report said no deal is in place yet.

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