Report: Flyers & Blackhawks Talking Major Trade
“Oliver Moore is an interesting one for me,” Pagnotta said on Tuesday’s DFO Insider. “Speaking of centers, he was a center. And I think, well I know Philly’s checked in on him.”
Pagnotta said there has been at least one conversation about Moore. He also named Ryan Donato and Kevin Korchinski as other Blackhawks whose names are circulating.
Moore Could Be A Buy-Low Center
Moore, 21, was the 19th overall pick in 2023 and was drafted and developed as a center, even though he’s spent most of his NHL time on the wing.
This season hasn’t gone well, with just three points in 17 games. He also missed significant time with an injury last March after posting five goals and 19 points in 51 games as a rookie.
Chicago signed Moore to a five-year, $21.25 million extension in September that starts next season with a $4.25 million cap hit and runs through 2031-32.
David Pagnotta - DFO Insider - Oliver Moore | He's an interesting one for me. His extension doesn't kick in until next season, but there are teams that are curious. Speaking of centers, he was a center, he's playing on the wing right now, but there are some teams that are curious about his positioning. I know Philly's checked in on him. I know there's been a lot of talking the last few weeks about Philly and Chicago, - 11/10 #Blackhawks #LetsGoFlyers #NHL
— R i N K Y (@RinkyReport) November 11, 2026
That’s a long commitment for a player still finding his way, but it’s also an affordable number if he grows into a middle-six center, something the Flyers have been searching for.
He’s shown flashes on the international stage too, tying for the U.S. scoring lead with 12 points in 10 games as the Americans won gold at the 2025 World Championship.
Both Teams Looking For Changes
The Blackhawks are 4-13-1, sitting near the bottom of the league with the NHL’s worst offense at 2.17 goals per game.
Pagnotta said Chicago is also looking to add on defense. On Donato, he said: “I don’t think anything is close on any front, I checked in before the show on this and nothing seems to be close.”
Hear from Oliver Moore following Blackhawks practice - Instincts vs System - Dealing with struggles to begin season - Outside noise 🎥⬇️ https://t.co/6Jop4VK27H
— CHGO Blackhawks (@CHGO_Blackhawks) November 11, 2026
Philadelphia is in a similar spot, stuck near the bottom of the East and dealing with plenty of noise around Matvei Michkov, whom the team insists isn’t going anywhere.
The Flyers have been shopping for young forwards. Pagnotta reported last month that they also checked in on Washington’s Ivan Miroshnichenko, though he didn’t see a fit there since the Capitals prefer moving him out of the East.
