Flyers Heavy Contingent Watches Canadiens Game as NHL Trade Season Approaches

A large contingent of Philadelphia Flyers personnel attended Tuesday's game between the Montreal Canadiens and Winnipeg Jets as trade season nears. Assistant general manager Alyn McCauley was present alongside Lehigh Valley Phantoms coaches John Snowden, Nick Schultz, Terrence Wallin, and Patrick McDonough. This marks the second time in recent weeks that a Philadelphia front-office executive has scouted Montreal, following a previous visit by team president Keith Jones.

With only four wins in their first 17 games, Philadelphia is widely considered a candidate to sell before the March trade deadline under general manager Danny Briere. Meanwhile, Montreal holds a 9-3-3 record and could serve as a buyer. The Hockey News notes Montreal defenseman Arber Xhekaj has frequently been linked to the Flyers in past trade rumors.