Report: Flyers Linked to 2 Defensemen in Latest Trade Rumors

Oct 30, 2026, 6:55 PM ET|Comments (0)

from Philly Hockey Now, by William James,

Philadelphia Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet questioned his team’s defensive effort following their gut-punch of a loss vs. the Washington Capitals on Wednesday.

“I don’t think we’re defending hard enough,” Tocchet said. “Last year, we had an identity of a pretty good defending team. This year, not so much. I know we have some veterans out; I don’t think we’re defending hard enough. I don’t think we value the defending part of the game. It’s always a concern because you want your team to defend hard, and that gives you a chance every night.”

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