Insider Pours Cold Water on Owen Tippett Trade Rumors

Recent chatter linking Owen Tippett to trade discussions appears to have been overblown, according to insider Elliotte Friedman. Speaking on Morning Cuppa Hockey, Friedman said he doesn’t believe the Philadelphia Flyers are looking to move the 25-year-old winger despite recent trade speculation.

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Tippett scored a pair of goals in the Flyers’ recent win over Seattle, and there’s a lot to like about the player, even if he can be inconsistent at times. “I don’t think the Flyers are looking to trade Owen Tippett,” Friedman said, adding that the rumor likely started when his name surfaced in a specific conversation or as part of exploratory talks. “It’s more likely someone asked about Tippett, or maybe the Flyers were looking at something else and his name came up as a return piece.”

The Flyers have been searching for help on defense, particularly after head coach Rick Tocchet voiced concerns about his blue line during the preseason. Friedman suggested that Tippett’s name may have surfaced during those inquiries, but emphasized that the organization isn’t actively shopping him.

Friedman clarified, “I have not heard his name being out there, so this strikes me as it was like a particular team or a particular situation, and his name may have come up in a report or someone finds out about it, and then here we go.”

Tippett, who scored 20 goals and 43 points last season, also had 28 goals and 53 points in the 2023-24 season. He remains a key part of Philadelphia’s young core. For now, it appears any talk of the Flyers trading him is more rumor than reality.

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