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Flyers Sign Leo Carlsson to Offer Sheet Worth $18M AAV

The Philadelphia Flyers have done it. The team has signed Anaheim Ducks restricted free agent Leo Carlsson to an offer sheet worth $18 million annually over five years, with the Flyers themselves confirming the move.

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Claude Giroux Reportedly Signs Deal With The Philadelphia Flyers In Free Agency Reunion

Claude Giroux has officially signed a deal to return to the Philadelphia Flyers in NHL free agency. This rumored move had been anticipated for a few days, and now the Flyers legend finds himself back in orange for the 2026-27 season.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 3

Flyers' offer sheet for Leo Carlsson is bold

Flyers' offer sheet for Leo Carlsson is one of NHL's boldest moves in years

The Philadelphia Flyers sent shockwaves through the NHL on Friday afternoon when they announced that they signed Anaheim Ducks restricted free agent Leo Carlsson to a five-year offer sheet.

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The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

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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Nolan Foote News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 3

Philadelphia Flyers Sign Nolan Foote

The Philadelphia Flyers have signed forward Nolan Foote to a one-year, two-way contract, per PuckPedia. The team has not yet officially announced the deal.

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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 / Athlon Sports / July 3

10 Reasons Philadelphia Is the Best Sports City

PHILADELPHIA — The birthplace of the United States has another reason to rebel 250 years later. Philadelphia didn’t get enough votes to register in a recent Sports Business Journal poll of best American sports cities.

Zach Aston-Reese News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1

Flyers sign depth forward Zach Aston-Reese to a two-year deal

According to his agent, Dan Milstein, the Philadelphia Flyers have signed depth forward Zach Aston-Reese to a two-year, $1.75MM ($875K AAV) contract. Aston-Reese, 31, is a defense-first bottom-six forward who can play any position and has built a career off of stellar penalty killing, heavy forechecking, physicality, and shot blocking.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Field Level Media / July 1

Flyers sign F Tyson Foerster, G Dan Vladar to long-term deals

The Philadelphia Flyers went on a spending spree Wednesday, signing forward Tyson Foerster to an eight-year $56.8 million deal and retaining goaltender Dan Vladar on a five-year, $27.5 million contract extension.

Noel Acciari News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1

Flyers Sign Noel Acciari To A Two-Year Deal

According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Philadelphia Flyers have signed Noel Acciari to a two-year, $5.6MM ($2.8MM AAV) contract. Acciari adds a hard-nosed veteran presence to the Flyers’ bottom six, which needed to be addressed after the Flyers traded Garnett Hathaway to the Florida Panthers back on June 25th.

Tyson Foerster News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Flyers sign Tyson Foerster to eight-year contract extension

The Philadelphia Flyers have signed forward Tyson Foerster to an eight-year contract extension with an average annual value of $7.1 million. The deal will kick in in 2027-28.

Tyson Foerster News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Flyers Sign Vladař, Foerster to Long-Term Extensions

July 1 is a big day for NHL teams to sign expensive contracts they often regret. The Philadelphia Flyers hope that doubling down on what they have will have the opposite effect.

Tyson Foerster News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1

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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Dan Vladar News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1

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.

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.

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.

Dan Vladar News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 29

Flyers rumors: Philly ‘closing in’ on 5-year Dan Vladar contract extension

The Philadelphia Flyers gave Dan Vladar a two-year contract in free agency last July to see if he could go from a career backup goaltender to a legitimate starter — and the 28-year-old did not disappoint.

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.

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 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.

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?

The '2025 Stanley Cup Playoff points leaders' quiz

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.