With the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline set for March 6, the Philadelphia Flyers find themselves at the center of some of the most intriguing trade speculation in the league, and right wing Owen Tippett is generating the most buzz.
According to Daily Faceoff’s Anthony Di Marco, the Boston Bruins have checked in on Tippett’s availability multiple times this season, making them the most prominently linked suitor for the 27-year-old winger.
The New York Islanders, a surprise playoff contender looking to add offensive punch, have also been mentioned as a team with interest.
What the Report Says
Di Marco was direct: the Bruins have been calling Flyers GM Danny Briere regularly about Tippett’s availability.
“One name the Bruins have checked in on several times this season is winger Owen Tippett,” he wrote, noting that Boston feels Tippett “brings a different style of game and a versatility that they are lacking.”
ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski also flagged Tippett on his trade board as an elite forward with term, adding credibility to the speculation.
Why the Bruins Want Him
While the Bruins have been linked primarily to defensemen over the past month, Boston’s interest makes sense.
Jockeying for a wild-card berth, the Bruins have identified top-six winger as a clear area of need.
Tippett, who has posted 19 goals and 17 assists through 59 games this season, is exactly the kind of consistent, physical scorer who fits their identity. He has 152 shots on net and 112 hits to go with his offensive production.
The advanced metrics strengthen the case. Tippett carries an xGF% of 54.0 at 5-on-5 this season, meaning he drives play in his team’s favor more often than not, even on a Flyers team that sits in the bottom half of the league in possession metrics.
His P/60 of 2.01 and G/60 of 1.00 at even strength rank favorably among second-line wingers league-wide. NHL EDGE data places him in the 98th percentile for top skating speed among forwards, a burst that creates the kind of defensive breakdowns Boston’s top six has been missing.
He also comes with significant team control. Tippett signed an eight-year, $49.6MM extension with Philadelphia, carrying a $6.2MM cap hit through 2031-32, which makes him more of a long-term acquisition than a deadline rental.
The Flyers’ Asking Price
Philadelphia is not actively shopping Tippett, but Briere has made clear the right offer could change things. The Flyers have a logjam at winger that will only worsen when top prospect Porter Martone arrives.
According to Di Marco, Philadelphia covets center prospects Matthew Poitras and Dean Letourneau from Boston’s pipeline, as well as defenseman Mason Lohrei. Letourneau, a 2024 first-round pick, has exploded for 19 goals and 34 points in 31 games at Boston College this season.
Some reports suggest a 2026 first-round pick could also be part of the ask, raising the stakes considerably for GM Don Sweeney.
The Islanders’ Angle
While Boston is the most frequently cited suitor, New York has also surfaced as a legitimate destination.
The Islanders have surprised many this season by becoming a playoff contender, winning on the back of strong defense and goaltending despite ranking near the bottom of the league in scoring.
Adding a proven top-six scorer like Tippett, with a 2.01 P/60 and a track record of 115-plus hits per season, would address their most glaring weakness without sacrificing defensive structure.
New York has the cap space and prospect depth to be competitive in any negotiation. With Tippett still just 27 and under contract through 2032, he fits GM Mathieu Darche’s reported preference for a player who rewards this year’s surprising run without mortgaging the future.
The Bottom Line
The Flyers have more wingers than roster spots once Martone arrives, and Tippett is a logical trade candidate. For the Bruins, the question is how much they are willing to give up. A package involving Letourneau or Poitras plus a first-round pick would be steep, but Tippett’s age, production, and six years of term make him a genuine long-term move.
With just days remaining until the March 6 deadline, the destination that lands Tippett could find itself meaningfully better positioned for a playoff run. The market is real, and it is heating up fast.
