YES, THE FLYERS are in playoff position and it seems counterintuitive to be sellers. More than 1,000 out-of-market games will be available to ESPN+ subscribers via NHL PowerPlay on ESPN+. This season will include 100 exclusive regular-season games across ESPN, ESPN+, Hulu and ABC. Other right defensemen who are possibly available: Alexandre Carrier and Erik Johnson. Other right defensemen who are definitely available: Matt Dumba and Tyson Barrie. With little traction for new contracts, it appears they're poised to be moved - especially Walker. Philadelphia Flyers GM Danny Briere told me he'd like to re-sign both Walker and his defense partner, Nick Seeler, but he didn't know if it would be possible. The next day, the Toronto Maple Leafs traded for Ilya Lyubushkin from Anaheim. So who are the best available options now? Tanev has 41 games of playoff experience, and ranks second in the league in blocked shots. Several teams need a right-shot defenseman and Tanev, 34, was atop most of their lists. The Flames likely got things started again after trading Chris Tanev to the Dallas Stars on Wednesday. NHL trade deadline preview for all 32 teams: Players, picks in play, plus what teams should do.As you can see, one team sets the market, then others - who missed out on that player - move quickly to their next option. Two days later, the Jets traded for Sean Monahan, one of the next-best centers available. Calgary kicked off the trading season when it moved Elias Lindholm to Vancouver on Jan. The domino effect is always real at this time of year. THE CALGARY FLAMEShave held the keys to the NHL trade deadline. Here's what I'm hearing could transpire over the next seven days.

'But it could mean we get more surprises of players being moved that you don't expect,' the GM said. I spoke to one general manager this week who cautioned that things seem 'a little slow.' He called it a thin market, with few impact players available as rentals. The NHL trade deadline is a week away, and while calls around the league are heating up, expectations are being tempered.

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