Source: Flyers trade Brink to Wild, address winger logjam

Danny Briere struck on NHL trade deadline day.

The Flyers traded Bobby Brink to the Wild in exchange for defenseman David Jiricek, a source confirmed Friday.

Frank Seravalli first reported the deal.

Brink became a trade candidate for a few reasons. The Flyers have so many young wingers, both on the roster now and in the system. Meanwhile, they need help at other positions.

The 24-year-old Brink was also due a new deal this offseason as a pending restricted free agent.

Jiricek is a 6-foot-4, righty shot who was taken sixth overall in the 2022 NHL draft. We profiled him leading up to that draft. The Flyers ended up taking Cutter Gauthier at No. 5.

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