NHL insider Elliotte Friedman reported that the Philadelphia Flyers expressed interest in Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine ahead of the trade deadline, with discussions also involving the Toronto Maple Leafs. Despite the Flyers’ attempts, Laine was not traded and will remain with the Canadiens, where he has recorded one assist in five games this season following a 20-goal performance last year. The Flyers traded Bobby Brink to the Minnesota Wild on deadline day, possibly viewing Laine as a short-term replacement. Additionally, the Canadiens were linked to Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen before the deadline.
