It's been no secret that the Philadelphia Flyers have scoured the markets for a viable body on the blue line, trading for Luke Schenn, signing Shea Weber to an offer sheet, only for Nashville to match, and losing Matt Carle to Tampa Bay. Now, news of Andrej Meszaros being out indefinitely after he tore his Achilles tendon increases the team's need for bodies at defense. Remember, Chris Pronger is no sure bet to return and the prospects at the position are few and far in between. Yes, PK Subban and John Carlson are on the market, but like Weber, they are restricted free agents, so Philadelphia has to rub rabbit's feet that the Montreal Canadiens and Washington Capitals, respectively, don't match. On the unrestricted market, Carlo Colaiacovo and Matt Gilroy are still there to be had. I anticipate the Flyers making a move soon for a defenseman, but who that will be remains to be seen.
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