Report: Red Wings were interested in Flyers forward

During the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline that took place earlier this year in March, the Detroit Red Wings were said to be linked to Philadelphia Flyers forward James van Riemsdyk, though a reported deal ultimately fell through in the 11th hour and he remained a member of the Flyers.

But according to Frank Seravalli of The Daily Faceoff, van Riemsdyk wasn't the only Flyers forward that Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman was said to have interest in. He wrote in his column earlier today that the Red Wings were among several teams interested in acquiring forward Kevin Hayes: 

"Previous Flyers GM Chuck Fletcher made Hayes available prior to the deadline, but it was too complicated of a transaction to pull off in a short period of time. There was definitely interest though. The Hurricanes, Stars, Wild, Red Wings and Blue Jackets were among those to kick tires. He’d be an ideal fit with his hometown Bruins. The Flyers seemed willing to retain salary if need be. Expect them to help facilitate a deal for Hayes."

Hayes is in the midst of a seven year, $50 million pact that was given to him by now-former Flyers Executive Vice President and General Manager Chuck Fletcher. His current cap hit is $7,142,857, and scored 18 goals with 36 assists in 81 games played last season for the Flyers.