The Philadelphia Flyers are expected to make a significant roster move this offseason, aiming to strengthen their defensive corps through the free-agent market when it opens on July 1.
According to reports from ca. sports.
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yahoo. com and thehockeynews.
com, the organization may trade away defense for offense, potentially moving on from defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen.
Key Targets Identified
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Rasmus Andersson stands out as a clear potential target to improve the right side of Philadelphia's blueline.
The 29-year-old recorded 17 goals, 47 points, and 149 blocks in 81 games this season split between the Calgary Flames and Vegas Golden Knights, adding four assists in 13 playoff games for Vegas.
Data from JFresh Hockey's HockeyStats.
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com shows that while Andersson ranks in the ninth percentile in pass exits and the third percentile in preventing possession zone entries, he generates significant offensive chances.
The potential signing is supported by existing team connections: Flyers goalie Dan Vladar played with Andersson on the Calgary Flames from 2021 to 2025, and forward Garnet Hathaway played with him from 2016 to 2019.
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Darren Raddysh is another premier offensive target after recording 22 goals, 48 assists, and 70 points in 73 games this season.
The 30-year-old Raddysh achieved 26 of his points on an established Tampa Bay power play alongside elite talents like Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point, presenting certain big-money signing risks for Philadelphia.
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San Jose Sharks defenseman Mario Ferraro is also listed as a steady shutdown left-shot target who recorded seven goals, 23 points, 137 hits, and 150 blocks in 82 games.
