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From Spectors Hockey:

TSN.CA: Bob McKenzie reports a lot more lines are dropping into the UFA pool in hopes of landing Mats Sundin and Brendan Shanahan. Of the two McKenzie believes Shanahan could be the first to sign, noting the St. Louis Blues have contacted the Shanahan camp while sources claim the Philadelphia Flyers management met with the veteran winger. The New Jersey Devils aren’t believed to have interest while the NY Islanders aren’t considered an option because they’re a rebuilding club. 

PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER: Sam Carchidi reports Shanahan did indeed have “a lengthy discussion” yesterday with Flyers GM Paul Holmgren although the latter cautioned the talks were exploratory at this point. 

I think Shanahan would be a good fit with the Flyers given his style of play, but do the Flyers really need another forward right now? This move only makes sense if Holmgren trades some forward depth for some blue line help.