Did your stomach drop when you saw Owen Tippett’s name hit the NHL rumor mill? Take a deep breath, Philadelphia Flyers fans. That “sizzling start” goal-scorer isn’t being shopped around. Despite some wild speculation that the Flyers might use the 26-year-old winger as a trade chip to fix other problems, one of the league’s most trusted insiders just shut that talk down completely. And frankly, it never made a lick of sense.
When you have a player like Tippett, who is already leading the team with five goals in just six games, you don’t trade him. You build around him. He’s locked up long-term, he’s just entering his prime, and he represents the exact offensive spark this franchise needs. So, what’s the real story here? Let’s break down why this rumor was dead on arrival and what it really says about Tippett’s value to the Flyers.
Why the Owen Tippett Trade Rumor Never Made Sense
From an expert’s perspective, the “Tippett as a trade chip” narrative was flawed from the start. NHL insider Elliotte Friedman confirmed as much on the “Morning Cuppa Hockey” podcast, stating he doesn’t see the Flyers shopping Tippett and that he’s a player they “aren’t really looking to move.”
This isn’t just basic reporting; it’s a reflection of asset management. The Philadelphia Flyers are in a re-tooling phase, and Tippett is precisely the kind of player you build with, not discard. He’s a 26-year-old power winger just entering his prime, locked into a contract through the 2031-32 season. That’s not just a player; that’s a foundational piece.
Tippett is a Core Piece, Not a Trade Chip
Trading a cost-controlled, prime-age goal-scorer who is visibly taking the next step (5 goals in 6 games!) to “address other roster needs” would be organizational malpractice. What “need” is greater than a dynamic, consistent offensive threat? The Flyers management knows this. The only way a player like Owen Tippett gets moved is in a blockbuster, franchise-altering “hockey trade” for a player of equal or greater value, likely a #1 center or defenseman. That’s not what was being rumored. The speculation was about using him as a “chip,” which wildly undervalues his importance. Tippett isn’t a chip; he’s a pillar for this team’s future. He’s not going anywhere.
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