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Flyers ease logjam at one position, worsen it at another. That’s fine with Briere
- Flyers acquire David Jiricek from the Wild in exchange for Bobby Brink, reshaping the right-side defense depth.
- Briere framed the move as a future-oriented swing, adding a young defenseman to the mix while protecting current forwards.
- Bossing the defense, Ristolainen remains with the Flyers as the team values his current contributions.
- Briere expects Jiricek to develop in Lehigh Valley before challenging for full-time NHL minutes.
- Flyers hope Brink’s departure clears room for wing depth while the defense develops.
- Briere indicated the move is about future upside, not an immediate fix for the current season.
- Jiricek, a 22-year-old right-shot defenseman, will join the Flyers' system for seasoning.
- The deal comes as the Flyers sit six points out of a second wild-card spot with 21 games left.
- Briere noted the media’s focus on Ristolainen but defended the decision as value-driven.
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