The Flyers indeed made a trade, acquiring forward Tucker Robertson from the Seattle Kraken in exchange for forward Jon-Randall Avon, as announced on September 3, 2025. Here’s a good breakdown of the deal.
- Tucker Robertson: A 22-year-old Center/Right Wing, originally drafted by the Ottawa Senators in the fourth round (123rd overall) of the 2022 NHL Draft. Robertson played last season with the Coachella Valley Firebirds, Seattle’s AHL affiliate, where he recorded 18 goals and 20 assists for 38 points in 68 games during the 2024-25 regular season, along with one goal and two assists in 12 playoff games. He’s known for his versatility, strong two-way play, and potential to develop into a bottom-six NHL forward. He’s currently on a three-year entry-level contract with an AAV of $837,500, set to expire after the 2025-26 season, when he’ll become a restricted free agent.
- Jon-Randall Avon: Also 22, Avon was an undrafted forward signed by the Flyers to a three-year entry-level contract in September 2021. He spent the 2024-25 season with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, the Flyers’ AHL affiliate, posting seven goals and 10 assists in 60 games. His production has been modest in the AHL, with similar numbers in his rookie season (18 points in 65 games). Avon, a versatile forward capable of playing center or wing, is also on an entry-level contract with an AAV of $800,000, expiring after the 2025-26 season. His trade to Seattle offers him a fresh start, likely with their AHL affiliate, the Coachella Valley Firebirds.
This trade appears to be a swap of depth prospects, with both players vying for future bottom-six roles. For the Flyers, Robertson could add a bit more offensive upside and physicality to their prospect pool, while Avon’s move to Seattle might give him a chance to compete in a different system. Neither player is expected to make an immediate NHL impact, but both are likely to start the 2025-26 season in the AHL. The trade reflects the Flyers’ ongoing efforts to tweak their prospect pipeline under General Manager Danny Brière, possibly prioritizing Robertson’s slightly higher offensive ceiling.
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