Philadelphia Flyers' General Manager Danny Briere discussed various trade possibilities and draft strategies at a pre-draft press conference. Briere mentioned that the team is open to trading up or back in the draft and emphasized the importance of future-centric assets. He also addressed uncertainties surrounding player Matvei Michkov's situation and the need for direction from the league regarding a player's status. Briere indicated that the team is prepared to operate without Michkov for the upcoming season.
Here's the exact quote from Danny Briere on Matvei Michkov: "If they tell us he's coming on September 1st, we will jump on it. The mindset for us is we are going into next season without him." #Flyers https://t.co/zf1vzmDwvp
Notes to Danny Briere's Pre-Draft Presser #Flyers https://t.co/1ky1pDGug8
Briere on trade talk with Flyers and around the league: "I wouldn’t say there’s anything imminent in our case at this point, but I expect things to keep ramping up. If it makes sense, we’re going to jump on it.”
Danny Briere says they don't know about the Matvei Michkov situation, so they will operate as if he is not coming this season
Briere says the Flyers are preparing for no Michkov this year and that they don’t know more about his situation
Danny Briere said no update on the Matvei Michkov front. Flyers’ mindset remains the same.
Danny Briere said “everything’s on the table” for Flyers at draft — moving up, moving back, acquiring picks for this draft, 2025 draft. Called the 2023, 2024 and 2025 drafts critical for Flyers. They have six first-rounders in that span.
Briere said the Flyers are open to trading up and trading back He also said if there is a Center and a defenseman on the board they both like. He hints at taking the Center
Danny Briere said Flyers are still waiting on direction from league if they need to extend qualifying offer this month to Carter Hart to retain his rights. Hart is a restricted free agent and out indefinitely because of Hockey Canada sexual assault case.
Danny Briere said nothing is imminent on trade front, but said he expects things to ramp up as draft gets closer. Said if Flyers are still open for business, focus still on future-centric assets. If they have an opportunity with a trade that they like, they’ll jump on it. https://t.co/AlJumtfnCM
Danny Briere with a smoke screen possibly on trades: "I don't think there's anything imminent at this point." #Flyers
Briere on trades: I don't think I'd say there's anything imminent at this point.
Briere said the Flyers would probably prefer a center if a center and a defenseman were tied on their draft board #LetsGoFlyers
Live Now: Danny Briere Flyers pre-draft press conference https://t.co/gD9CiYcuvV
Flyers' General Manager Danny Briere will speak at 11am today in Voorhees about the upcoming draft.
One thing to just keep in mind is how “quiet” the #Flyers have been behind the scenes when needed. The Gauthier trade was (for obvious reasons) under wraps the entire time, Briere has been relatively silent about Michkov too. Constant leaks came out under the last regime. https://t.co/fFQfIPM6sd
Obviously, the Flyers have been in talks with Ottawa as I tweeted such this past weekend. I believe that the Stanley Cup Playoffs was holding this deal up, and I wonder if things are nearing a conclusion since other trades are being made https://t.co/lnMAmEVCrQ