Teams have been trying to add players to their rosters in anticipation of the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline in an attempt to challenge for a Stanley Cup. The Tampa Bay Lightning are one team that intends to put everything on the line and return to the top. They haven’t been doing much lately, although they supposedly expressed interest in Sean Walker, a defenseman with the Philadelphia Flyers.
Anthony Di Marco of The Fourth Period says that the Lightning have been keeping an eye on Walker in response to David Pagnotta. Elliotte Friedman stated on NHL Network that “I think (Sean) Walker is less likely to be signed, not because they don’t want him, just because I think ever since [Jamie] Drysdale got there I think you could see where this could potentially go.” This isn’t the first rumor connecting the Lightning. I’ve heard both Edmonton and Tampa for Walker.
This makes sense, considering his name has been linked to trade rumors the whole season. He will probably be traded at the trade deadline if the Flyers are not in the playoff picture.
Walker has scored five goals and dished out 12 assists for a total of 17 points in 50 games this season. Any team that makes an attempt to acquire him would be fortunate to have him because he is a powerful two-way player. Walker, who is 29 years old, has only played in 282 NHL games. He has 84 points from 21 goals and 63 assists in those games.
Why Is Sean Walker Likeable to The Lightning? How Much Will He Cost?
Walker could be someone they show interest in adding. At 5-foot-11, 191 pounds, Walker adds a decent amount of size. He is a right-shot defender who would likely slot into the Lightning’s bottom-four rotation. On some teams, he is a legit top-four defenseman and could be a great penalty-killer. The right side of the Bolts’ blue line has been an issue for them this season. Bringing in Walker would solve that issue and likely make them a favorite heading into the postseason.
Walker would probably cost the Lightning a premium draft pick and a prospect in exchange for a trade. The Flyers might, nevertheless, want a player who can assist them right now. The Flyers might ask for someone like Luke Glendening, Michael Eyssimont, or Conor Sheary in exchange for their assistance in the upcoming campaign. In any case, it’s obvious that the Lightning want to create a big impression come trade deadline day.
