Florida GM Jacques Martin was traveling recently as his Florida Panthers take on the Rangers and Devils. The Flyers are one of “many” clubs that Martin has spoken to about defenseman Jay Bouwmeester.

“I’ve spoken with [Flyers GM] Paul [Holmgren] and I’ve spoken with most other general managers in the league,” Martin said, most likely in a snotty, obnoxious accent. “And on a fairly regular basis. With a lot of other teams, it’s whether there is a fit or not.

“This is not a trade where in the past, teams would be looking to get prospects. We’re looking for a trade that is going to improve our hockey club [right now].”

The problem for the Flyers is that they really don’t have the cap room to land Bouwmeester.