Torey Krug's priorities amid rebuilding rumors for the Flyers

According to Friedman, Pastrnak showed some interest in the possibility of Krug returning to Boston.

However, Friedman expressed his belief that if Krug were indeed going to join the Bruins, Pastrnak would have likely given his approval to the potential trade.

Additionally, Friedman revealed that the Philadelphia Flyers had initially intended to retain Krug. The Flyers were in need of defensemen after trading away Ivan Provorov, and as they looked to move Tony DeAngelo as well.

However, Krug wasn't comfortable joining a rebuilding team, especially considering he had recently welcomed his third child.

Stability and being close to his family seemed to be important factors for Krug, making him less inclined to consider a move.

These insights shed light on the factors influencing Krug's decision-making process and offer a glimpse into the dynamics of player movements and team strategies in the NHL.