On NHL Trade Deadline Day, the Philadelphia Flyers made a significant move by acquiring forward Brett Harrison and defenseman Jackson Edward from the Boston Bruins. In return, the Bruins welcomed forwards Massimo Rizzo and Alexis Gendron into their roster.
Details of the Trade
This transaction involves players who have all spent time in the minor leagues, with no one from this trade having yet played in the NHL. The Flyers announced that Harrison and Edward will join the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate. Meanwhile, Rizzo and Gendron are expected to integrate with the Providence Bruins, Boston’s top farm team.
Player Profiles
- Brett Harrison: Drafted in the third round of the 2021 NHL Draft, Harrison has shown promise in the AHL. He has achieved 17 points (8 goals and 9 assists) in 46 games this season. Over his AHL career, he has accumulated 49 points across 140 games.
- Jackson Edward: Edward has spent his last few seasons with both the Providence Bruins and the Maine Mariners. This year, he contributed 7 assists in 21 games with the Mariners. In his AHL career, he has scored 1 goal and 7 points in 40 games.
- Massimo Rizzo: The former University of Denver standout has had a challenging transition to professional hockey. Last season, he recorded 18 points with the Phantoms and has spent the current season with the Reading Royals, scoring 11 points in 23 games.
- Alexis Gendron: Gendron, a seventh-round pick, has played three seasons in the AHL. He achieved a career-high of 28 points in 2024-25 and currently has 10 goals and 22 points in 47 games this season.
Contractual Information
All players involved are under entry-level contracts (ELCs), with varying average annual values and minor-league salaries. Here’s a brief overview:
| Player | ELC Details | AHL Cap Hit |
|---|---|---|
| Brett Harrison | $902,500 | $80,000 |
| Jackson Edward | $831,667 | $82,500 |
| Massimo Rizzo | $925,000 | $70,000 |
| Alexis Gendron | $860,000 | $82,500 |
As the Flyers and Bruins continue to refine their lineups, this trade marks an important milestone for each organization’s pursuit of talent development in their respective minor league systems.
