Trade: Flyers send Claude Giroux to Panthers; Owen Tippett part of return

The Florida Panthers haven’t tasted playoff success yet, but they’re clearly going for it at the 2022 NHL Trade Deadline. After giving up a first-rounder to trade for Ben Chiarot, the Panthers won the Claude Giroux sweepstakes, while it appears that Owen Tippett is one of the main parts of the return.

Of course, it’s important to note that more details may emerge. Both the Panthers and Flyers haven’t confirmed the Claude Giroux trade yet.

Multiple reports indicate that Giroux is indeed bound for Florida, though. The other consistent bit of information is that Owen Tippett is the key part of the Giroux trade return for the Flyers.

Elliotte Friedman also reports that the Panthers are sending Connor Bunnaman to the Flyers.

Meanwhile, Frank Seravalli reports that the Panthers may send their 2024 first-rounder as part of the deal. (Friedman and others also report that Florida’s 2024 first-rounder is involved.)

Awaiting confirmation, trade call not completed, but sounds like basis of package #Flyers are getting is 2024 1st round pick, 2023 3rd round pick and Owen Tippett for Claude Giroux.

— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) March 19, 2022

Chris Johnston reports that the Flyers retained 50% of Claude Giroux’s salary to complete the trade.

Stay tuned, as this post will be updated with more details, and analysis.

The Panthers already boast a historic offense. With Giroux in the mix, they have the potential to be downright terrifying. Among other strengths, Giroux continues the pattern of the Panthers adding forwards who can plug into a variety of lineup situations. (Sam Reinhart shines as another forward who could play on the wing or at center.)

Claude Giroux (to Florida) is an excellent offensive forward both at 5v5 and 5v4,