Flyers, Kraken Swap AHL Prospects Avon, Robertson

The Philadelphia Flyers and Seattle Kraken completed a player swap involving two 22-year-old AHL forwards, exchanging Jon-Randall "J.R." Avon and Tucker Robertson. Robertson, a fourth-round pick by Seattle in 2022, is a center known for his two-way play and net-front scoring ability, having recorded nine points in 38 games last season with the Coachella Valley Firebirds. Avon, an undrafted but speedy winger with more professional experience, accumulated 35 points over 125 games with the Flyers' Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Both players were teammates on the Peterborough Petes, winning the OHL Championship in 2023, and are entering the final year of their entry-level contracts. The trade aims to address organizational needs, with the Flyers seeking a more responsible center in their pipeline, while the Kraken gain a dynamic, speedy forward. Each player is expected to report to their new AHL teams and continue developing in hopes of advancing their professional careers.