The Time is NOW to Move Ryan Ellis' Awful Contract

The Coyotes, currently grappling with the challenge of assembling a competitive roster with a multi-year rebuild, while meeting the cap floor, might find Ellis's contract a welcome burden. As per the insights of renowned insider Frank Seravalli, we're looking at an estimated $3-4 million increase in the cap for the upcoming season. This projected hike could well turn the Ellis contract from a liability into an asset for a franchise such as Arizona, keen on reaching the cap floor.

Ellis's contract has been a contentious issue for the Philadelphia Flyers, a legacy from the Chuck Fletcher era that has often been regarded as an albatross around the franchise's neck. By transferring this contract, Briere could not only free up some much-needed space but also possibly secure valuable compensation that could help rejuvenate the Flyers' lineup.

In essence, this potential trade has the makings of a win-win situation. Arizona would inch closer to meeting their cap requirements, while the Flyers would gain the flexibility and resources to move past the Fletcher era's mistakes. The ball, as they say, is in Briere's court. It remains to be seen how this intriguing episode in hockey's offseason drama unfolds.