​IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectThe Philadelphia Flyers and Chicago Blackhawks have been linked in trade talks for a little while now. There has not been anything substantial; rather, it’s because the two sides have something the other wants. We wrote about how that makes the Blackhawks and Flyers perfect trade partners. The Flyers have been hunting down a center for quite some time now. Chicago has plenty, and a handful of young ones who could be expendable to get something that they need. On the flip side, the Blackhawks have been searching for an offensive forward to help Connor Bedard at the top of the lineup. Bedard, a center, needs a winger, which we all know Philly has a ton of. Frank Nazar is a center who has been linked to the Flyers, primarily by Anthony Di Marco of the Daily Faceoff. One other name that he mentioned in that same report was center Oliver Moore, who has been gaining more traction as far as the Flyers connection. “It could have been one talk or one conversation, but there was at least one conversation about Oliver Moore in Philly,” said NHL Insider Dave Pagnotta on DFO Insider with Jeff Marek. Of the two young centers, Moore and Nazar, Nazar is clearly the bigger prize. Nazar is a much more offensive-minded center who, in just 17 games this season, already has 7 goals. For reference, that would make Nazar the Flyers’ 2nd leading goal-scorer. However, unless this is a deal for Owen Tippett and more, Chicago likely won’t even consider moving Nazar. That brings us to Oliver Moore. Moore, 21, is a former top-20 pick. He was selected 19th overall by Chicago in 2023. He’s also locked up on a 5-year extension worth $4.25 million a year that kicks in next season. That makes him even more valuable. So, is Oliver Moore a fit for the Flyers?Read More: Are the Flyers and Blackhawks Perfect Trade Partners?Exploring Oliver Moore’s Fit with the FlyersRight off the bat, you hear 21-year-old center locked up long term on a very solid contract; the immediate answer is yes, that player is a fit for the Flyers. But let’s look a little deeper at Oliver Moore. Moore has appeared in 78 NHL games spread over 3 seasons: 9 in Year 1 following his departure from the NCAA, 51 last season, and 18 so far this year. Across those 78 games, he’s tallied 7 goals and 27 total points. He’s played in 9 games in the AHL, scoring 6 goals and 9 total points. The offensive numbers don’t sound too attractive, but Moore is not an offense-first player. He is a speedy, two-way player who is more of a reliable defender and play driver than a pure scorer. His speed plays as a strength along the boards, a place where he excels, which would make him perfect for Rick Tocchet‘s system. At 5’11”, 192 pounds, Moore’s size could be considered a weakness. However, through college and his young NHL career, it hasn’t slowed him down so far. While he was at the University of Minnesota, I had the opportunity to see Moore play in person while he was