Claude Giroux identified as top trade target for one of his former teams
The Claude Giroux era in Ottawa hasn't gone as anyone in the organization would have hoped, and now the veteran has been linked to his former team.
Claude Giroux has been one of the most overlooked players in the NHL of this generation, but even after his move to Ottawa, the veteran forward continues to thrive in less than stellar circumstances. In his two seasons with the Senators, Giroux has thrived statistically, but is yet to help the team reach the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and if things go that way again in 2025, he could be a potential trade chip.
According to The Hockey News, one team that would be interested is his former team the Philadelphia Flyers, who appear ready to take the next step back towards the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
They are hoping that the summer addition of star goaltender Linus Ullmark will make them into a playoff team. However, if improving between the pipes still isn't enough, Giroux could become a very popular name in the rumor mill when we get closer to the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline.
There are obviously plenty of things that will need to go right or wrong to make this happen, as neither, both or just one of these teams could live up to expectations early in the season, but it's one to keep an eye on.
At 36-years of age, Giroux may not have many shots at the Stanley Cup left, and with Ottawa looking to do right by him, if things don't work out, expect him to be part of a big selling process that may include goaltender Linus Ullmark.
Source: Puck Reporter
Major trade rumor emerges involving Ottawa Senators star Claude Giroux
Major trade rumor emerges involving Ottawa Senators star Claude Giroux
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