Panthers land Giroux in deal involving Tippett

The Philadelphia Flyers have traded forward Claude Giroux to the Flordia Panthers in a deal that includes Owen Tippett, according to TSN Hockey insider Chris Johnston.

The Hearst, Ontario, native has spent his entire 15-year career with the Flyers, tallying a career-high 34 goals and 102 points in the 2017-18 season. Named captain of the Flyers prior to the 2012-2013 campaign, he was the longest-serving captain on franchise history.

Drafted 22nd overall by Philadephia in 2006, Giroux carries an $8.275 million cap hit this season and will become an unrestricted free agent in July.

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