Pending Johnny Hockey trade rumours an opportunity for Flyers

Many felt that this was a slam dunk and that Gaudreau would have been a great fit for the team especially in their rebuild phase, let alone growing up as a Flyers fan.

After signing a long-term deal with the Columbus Blue Jackets, it appears that he is falling out of favor with ownership and the team may be willing to make a trade to move on from 30-year-old left winger according to hockey analysts Kevin Paul Dupont and Lyle Richardson.

Gaudreau certainly could use a change of scenery add a fresh start after a disastrous one. This could be an opportunity for general manager Danny Briere to hold discussions with their management team as they are continuing their search for a new GM after the firing of longtime general manager Jarmo Kekalainen.

When he was on his game, Johnny Hockey was a prolific point producer. Several years with the Calgary Flames produced 80 to 100 points per year as he was the driver of their line. A trade would certainly be complicated and certainly would require some roster players to be moved as the players only have $2.1 million in cap space next season.

With both teams in a rebuild, it's quite possible they could find some common ground and bring Johnny hockey to the Flyers as so many thought would happen two summers ago.