There are plenty of NHL trade rumors circling around, and it's time to break down the latest buzz.
There are some relatively big names being dangled, in many cases for cap-space reasons.
Which players could be on the move, and where could they go?
Read on to find out.
Braydon Coburn
According to Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly, the Philadelphia Flyers and Edmonton Oilers have been talking about a potential Braydon Coburn trade:
The trade makes perfect sense for the Oilers, as they have a well-documented need for defense. Last year, they gave up 2.73 goals per game, which was 19th in the league.
They've already taken steps to improve the blue line, by signing Andrew Ference to a four-year deal. A pairing of Ference and Coburn, who scored one goal and had four assists last season, could help the Oilers make the leap into the playoffs.
For the Flyers, the main incentive to trade Coburn is cap relief. According to CapGeek, the Flyers are currently $1,053,522 over the cap limit. Corburn, via CapGeek, is set to make $4.5 million for the next ...
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NHL Trade Rumors: Breaking Down the Latest Buzz on Braydon Coburn and More
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