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Flyers should consider claiming Aatu Raty off waivers

The Philadelphia Flyers have got to do something to turn around their 0-5-3 start. They signed veteran free agent Michael Bunting last week and called up Jack Studnicka to replace Carl Grundstrom over the weekend. Neither of those moves are…

By Ryan Gilbert · Broad Street Hockey

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 2:37 AM

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Ryan Gilbert argues the Philadelphia Flyers should claim center Aatu Raty off waivers from Vancouver.
A claiming team must take on Raty's $850,000 cap hit and keep him on their NHL roster.
Raty previously played under Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet with the Vancouver Canucks.

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Ryan Gilbert argues the Philadelphia Flyers should consider claiming center Aatu Raty off waivers after the Vancouver Canucks placed him on the wire on Tuesday. Facing an 0-5-3 start to the season, Philadelphia could claim the 23-year-old forward for free, assuming his $850,000 cap hit while keeping him on the NHL roster.

Gilbert highlights Raty's past experience under current Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet during the 2024-25 season in Vancouver. The writer notes Raty could strengthen Philadelphia's bottom six and help in the faceoff circle, where the forward holds a 59.6% career win rate.

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