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Flyers Sign Tyson Foerster To Eight-Year Extension

The Philadelphia Flyers have signed winger Tyson Foerster to an eight-year, approximately $56MM contract extension per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. The deal will kick into effect in the 2027-28 season, following the end of Foerster’s current two-year, $7.5MM contract.

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Flyers Sign Dan Vladar To Five-Year Extension

July 1st: According to his agent, Dan Milstein, Vladar is indeed signing a five-year, $27.5MM extension with the Flyers. It’ll be officially registered at noon Eastern.

Carl Grundstrom News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 30

Flyers Sign Carl Grundstrom To One-Year Deal

According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, the Philadelphia Flyers have signed forward Carl Grundström to a one-year, $1MM contract for the 2026-27 season. Grundström was poised to become an unrestricted free agent tomorrow after his two-year, $3.6MM contract, originally signed with the San Jose Sharks, finally ended.

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In the history of the NHL Draft, 64 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in eight minutes?

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Carl Grundstrom News / Daily Faceoff / June 30

Report: Flyers re-sign Carl Grundstrom to one-year contract

A veteran rearguard is sticking around the City of Brotherly Love for another year. According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, the Philadelphia Flyers have re-signed defenseman Carl Grundstrom to a one-year contract.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

Flyers Tender Qualifying Offers to 4 of 10 Restricted Free Agents

Philadelphia Flyers general manager Daniel Brière has already dipped into the trade market twice this offseason, and like the rest of the league, took care of his drafting duties last weekend.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 29

Kraken Re-Sign J.R. Avon, Lleyton Roed

The Seattle Kraken announced that forwards Jon-Randall Avon and Lleyton Roed have each been re-signed to one-year, two-way contract extensions. The Kraken revealed that each deal will carry a league-minimum $850K NHL salary.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / June 29

Kraken sign Avon, Roed to one-year extensions

A couple of minor leaguers have signed new contracts to stay out west. On Monday, the Seattle Kraken signed forwards Jon-Randall Avon and Lleyton Roed to one-year, two-way contract extensions.

Dan Vladar News / Daily Faceoff / June 28

Report: Flyers, Dan Vladar closing in on five-year extension

The Philadelphia Flyers were one of the surprises of the 2025-26 NHL season, in large part thanks to the contributions of goalie Dan Vladar, who Daniel Briere and the front office signed to a two-year contract in unrestricted free agency last summer.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / June 28

Philadelphia Flyers’ 2026 NHL Draft Grades

General manager Daniel Brière has completed his fourth NHL Entry Draft with the Philadelphia Flyers. How did he do? The Flyers traded back six spots to select the guy they reportedly had atop their board at No.

Simon Benoit News / Professor Press Box / June 28

Goodbye & Thanks to Simon Benoit for Hard Hat Hockey

Just last week, Simon Benoit was traded from the Toronto Maple Leafs to the Philadelphia Flyers. Although everyone knows it's part of the business of being a professional hockey player, sometimes, certain players stand out, and you just root for them because you can't help yourself.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / June 27

Philadelphia Flyers 2026-27 Prospect Pyramid

The Philadelphia Flyers have completed the 2026 NHL Draft, selecting three times in the first two rounds. Let’s rank their prospects using a pyramid, tier-list-style format.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Brotherly Bullies / June 27

Flyers Add Defenseman And Goalie In 2nd Round

The Philadelphia Flyers added a defenseman and a goalie with their two second round picks in the 2027 NHL draft. With their first selection, 53rd overall, Brek Liske was added to the Flyers growing group of young defenseman.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 27

Penguins identical twin draft picks have chance to join very small club

Identical twin brothers Liam and Markus Ruck were two of the most fascinating prospects in the 2026 NHL Draft.

Winners, losers from the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft

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Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 27

Flyers’ Danny Briere reveals why Maksim Sokolovskii fits a need: ‘It’s no secret’

The Philadelphia Flyers selected defenseman Maksim Sokolovskii in the NHL Draft on Friday night, with the 27th overall selection. The defenseman is a towering 6-foot-7 skater from Kazakhstan.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Brotherly Bullies / June 27

Flyers Select Maksim Sokolovskii 27th Overall In 2026 NHL Draft

The Philadelphia Flyers landed a monster of a defenseman, selecting Maksim Sokolovskii with the No. 27 overall pick in the 2027 NHL draft. Originally slated to select 21st overall, the Flyers traded down six spots with the San Jose Sharks.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / June 26

Flyers Draft Maksim Sokolovskii 27th Overall

With the 27th pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Philadelphia Flyers have selected Maksim Sokolovskii from the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / June 26

Flyers select Maksim Sokolovskii No. 27 overall at the 2026 NHL Draft

The Philadelphia Flyers have selected defenseman Maksim Sokolovskii with the No. 27 overall selection of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Sokolovskii was projected to be selected around 46th overall on average across all of the main draft rankings, going as high as 22nd and as low as 83rd.

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 26

Flyers rumors: Philadelphia considering a trade down in 1st round of NHL Draft

The Philadelphia Flyers have the No. 21 pick in the NHL Draft, and there are many ways they could plan on using it to improve their team. In the latest report, they are considering trading down in the draft in hopes of getting an extra pick, according to Kevin Kurz of The Athletic.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / June 26

Flyers 2026 NHL Mock Draft 4.0: Round 2 Trade-Up

The 2026 NHL Draft is finally here. As of writing, the Philadelphia Flyers have the following draft picks: No. 21, No. 53, No. 136, and No. 213. What’s in store for them in my fourth and final mock draft?

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 25

Panthers' latest trade could make them play like NHL's most hated team

While this trade is not going to really raise eyebrows from a talent perspective, it is going to get the attention of the rest of the league for what it is going to mean for the Panthers' style of play.

Zach Werenski's murky future with Blue Jackets the latest sign of changing NHL

With Alex Tuch off the market, who will be the best player to reach NHL free agency?

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Garnet Hathaway News / The Hockey Writers / June 25

Flyers Trade Garnet Hathaway to Panthers for Draft Picks

The Philadelphia Flyers were set to have a long wait between picks at the 2026 NHL Draft this weekend. With their third, fourth, and fifth-round picks belonging to other teams, 128 selections were set to take place between the Flyers’ first pick in the second round (53rd overall) and their second in the sixth round (181st overall).

Garnet Hathaway News / NHL Trade Talk / June 25

Flyers Move Hathaway to Florida Panthers to Replace Key Departing UFA

The Philadelphia Flyers have traded veteran forward Garnet Hathaway to the Florida Panthers, with Philadelphia retaining 50 percent of his contract in the deal, GM Daniel Briere announced Thursday.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Field Level Media / June 15

Reports: Flyers nearing extension with G Daniel Vladar

The Philadelphia Flyers are finalizing a long-term extension with goaltender Daniel Vladar, multiple outlets reported. The deal, which cannot become official until July 1, will be for five or six years with an average annual value between $5 million and $6 million, per the reports.

Dan Vladar News / NHL Trade Talk / June 14

Flyers Appear Ready to Reward Dan Vladar With Contract Extension

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar has never been able to lock in a long-term contract extension to get some financial flexibility. After signing

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 13