At a Glance
- Flyers trade defenseman Egor Zamula to Penguins for forward Philip Tomasino.
- Zamula cleared waivers and was sent to Lehigh Valley AHL a little over two weeks ago.
- Tomasino, 24, has been traded twice, last from Nashville to Pittsburgh in November 2024.
- Why it matters: The move reshuffles depth charts and gives each team a player suited to their current needs.
The Philadelphia Flyers exchanged 25-year-old defenseman Egor Zamula for 24-year-old forward Philip Tomasino, a trade that could reshape both teams’ rosters.
Flyers’ Roster Shake-Up
Zamula had played 13 games this season and 168 over six seasons, posting eight goals and 33 assists with a minus-12 rating. He has struggled defensively and in puck movement, and his final year of a $3.4 million two-year deal is now with the Penguins. The trade follows his demotion to the AHL’s Lehigh Valley after the emergence of Emil Andrae and healthy Rasmus Ristolainen.
- 25-year-old, 6-ft-3, undrafted defenseman
- 13 NHL games this season, 168 total
- Eight goals, 33 assists, minus-12 rating
- Final year of a $3.4 million contract
Tomasino’s New Chapter
Tomasino was drafted 24th overall by the Nashville Predators in 2019 and has been traded twice, most recently from Nashville to Pittsburgh in November 2024.
He posted 32 points as a rookie in 2021-22 and has scored five goals against the Flyers in seven matchups.
In Pittsburgh he has played nine games and added 15 points in 14 AHL games with a plus-12 rating. He is on a one-year, $1.75 million deal and will report to the Phantoms.
| Player | Position | Draft | Current Team | NHL Games | AHL Games | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egor Zamula | Defense | Undrafted | Penguins (AHL) | 13 | 0 | 8 G, 33 A |
| Philip Tomasino | Forward | 24th, 2019 | Flyers (NHL) | 9 | 14 | 5 G, 10 A |
Key Takeaways
- Zamula’s trade frees up a defensive spot for the Flyers and gives the Penguins a veteran defenseman.
- Tomasino brings scoring experience and will strengthen the Flyers’ forward depth.
- Both players are in the final year of their contracts, adding urgency to the move.
The trade gives both teams a fresh opportunity to address roster needs as the season progresses.
