While the Flyers remain in the hunt primarily due to career years from Claude Giroux and Scott Hartnell, Holmgren knows that a stronger defensive corps is needed in support of high-priced, but underperforming, Ilya Bryzgalov between the pipes.
As the likelihood of Ryan Suter returning to the fold for the Predators decreases with each passing day, Nashville GM David Polie has not yet entertained offers for his All Star defenseman.
Polie's well documented challenges of satisfying both Suter and running mate Shea Weber in the face of Pekka Rinne's $49 million, seven-year extension, leaves Nashville with the quandary of dealing an impact player with his team in the midst of a playoff run.
It may be disheartening for the fans to see a star dealt, but it would be more painful to lose a player like Suter to unrestricted free agency with no compensation.
Sources say the Flyers have made Suter their No. 1 target and have prepared a combination of prospects and picks to offer the Predators. With three players presently on long-term injured reserve, including the aforementioned Pronger, the Flyers do have enough cap space remaining to fit Suter's remaining salary.
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