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3 centers the Flyers could target after the Leo Carlsson saga

For six days in July, Danny Briere held the league hostage. On July 3, the Flyers tendered Leo Carlsson a five-year, $90 million offer sheet whose $18 million cap hit edged past Kirill Kaprizov’s $17 million as the richest in…

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 11:00 PM
3 centers the Flyers could target after the Leo Carlsson saga
Key Things to Know
  • Broad Street Hockey analyzed Dylan Larkin, Adam Fantilli, and Shane Wright as potential center targets for the Philadelphia Flyers.
  • The analysis follows the Anaheim Ducks matching Philadelphia's record five-year, $90 million offer sheet for Leo Carlsson in July.
  • Larkin requested a trade from Detroit, but Kevin Kurz reported Philadelphia was not on his preferred list.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Broad Street Hockey evaluated three potential center targets for the Philadelphia Flyers after the Anaheim Ducks matched their five-year, $90 million offer sheet for Leo Carlsson. General manager Danny Briere previously stated the club's priority remains acquiring a top center. The three players assessed as potential options are Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin, Columbus Blue Jackets restricted free agent Adam Fantilli, and Seattle Kraken forward Shane Wright.

Broad Street Hockey noted significant obstacles for each option, pointing out Larkin possesses a no-trade veto, while contract disputes and organizational politics complicate any move for Fantilli. Additionally, the outlet noted that while Wright could be acquired via trade, he profiles more as a middle-six forward rather than the franchise first-line center the Flyers are seeking.

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