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There has been so much talk about the Leo Carlsson offer sheet “resetting” the NHL contract market. Certainly, it’s debatable whether we would have seen Macklin Celebrini sign for $18 million and Cale Makar get $20 million had it not been for Philadelphia Flyers GM Daniel Briere being so aggressive this offseason.

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 6

Flyers make contract decision on RFA Nikita Grebenkin

Although they did complete a couple of potentially beneficial offseason acquisitions, the Philadelphia Flyers made it a priority to extend the key players already on their roster.

NHL News / Yardbarker / August 5

Flyers can no longer hide behind rebuilding label after aggressive summer

For the past few years, the Philadelphia Flyers could point to the rebuild whenever things went sideways. The roster was young. Bad contracts had to come off the books. Prospects needed time. That explanation will not carry nearly as much weight next season.

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Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 20

Flyers’ Daniel Briere drops Trevor Zegras truth bomb after $36 million contract

The Philadelphia Flyers signed forward Trevor Zegras to a big $36.5 million contract extension. This deal keeps the young forward in the City of Brotherly Love for the next four seasons.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHLFanCentral / July 17

Daniel Briere Reveals His Bold Vision to Turn Flyers Into Long-Term Contenders

The Philadelphia Flyers’ playoff history hasn’t been that great. But this offseason, GM Daniel Briere is betting he can change that. “We’re serious,” the GM said recently per NHL.com’s Deputy Managing Editor Adam Kimelman.

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL Trade Talk / July 10

Flyers Hint At Another Big Move Following Failed Offer Sheet

The Philadelphia Flyers may not be done making moves. Flyers GM Daniel Briere released a statement after the team failed to land Leo Carlsson via an offer sheet from the Anaheim Ducks.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 10

Daniel Briere Releases Statement Regarding Ducks’ Offer Sheet Match

The Flyers’ pursuit of a No. 1 center came up short. Anaheim matched Philadelphia’s five-year, $90MM offer sheet to restricted free agent Leo Carlsson on Thursday, keeping the 21-year-old with the Ducks at an $18MM cap hit, the highest in the NHL.

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 / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 18

Flyers’ Daniel Briere leaves door wide open for 21st overall pick trade

The Philadelphia Flyers have the No. 21 pick in this year’s NHL Draft, and there are several directions they can go in to improve their roster. One of those directions is trading the pick for a player, and it’s something that general manager Daniel Briere isn’t shy about doing.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / June 17

Flyers GM Daniel Briere explains their perspective of Joseph Woll trade with Maple Leafs

Philadelphia Flyers GM Daniel Briere was candid in his assessment of the trade he made with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday. The Leafs traded goaltender Joseph Woll and defenceman Simon Benoit to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for defenceman Emil Andrae, goaltender Samuel Ersson, and a third-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / June 16

What is the Flyers’ top priority this summer?

The Philadelphia Flyers surprised the hockey world by erasing a sizable deficit to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs and defeating their in-state rival Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round before bowing out with a sweep against the eventual champion Carolina Hurricanes.

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Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 14

Flyers’ Danny Briere shares powerful message on fan support in playoffs

The Philadelphia Flyers made it to the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Unfortunately, that is where their run ended. The Flyers were swept by the Carolina Hurricanes in round two, and are headed toward their offseason.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 14

Flyers’ Nikita Grebenkin Could Miss Start Of 2026-27 Season

Philadelphia Flyers general manager Daniel Briere issued updates on the team’s long list of injuries after their run to the second-round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / March 4

Flyers Can Solve Immediate and Long-Term Needs With Panthers Center

The Philadelphia Flyers are a team right on the bubble. After their latest victory, they sit four points shy of the final Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / January 15

NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers, Trevor Zegras haven't talked extension yet

Kevin Kurz of The Athletic: The Philadelphia Flyers have forward Travis Konecny already locked up long-term. GM Daniel Briere recently locked up Christian Dvorak for five years.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / November 25

What is the state of the Flyers’ rebuild?

The Philadelphia Flyers underwent a major facelift in 2023, overhauling their front office. Introducing Dan Hilferty as Comcast Spectator CEO, Keith Jones

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 16, 2025

Flyers GM Daniel Briere gets brutally honest on Carter Hart reunion chances

Last season was massively disappointing for the Philadelphia Flyers. The team finished tied for last in the Eastern Conference, notching 76 points alongside the Boston Bruins.

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 21, 2025

Grading Flyers’ 2025 NHL Draft class

As Daniel Briere and the Philadelphia Flyers look forward to 2025-26, they can take solace in knowing they had a solid offseason. The Flyers owned nine draft picks in the 2025 NHL Draft, including two in the first round.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / July 14, 2025

Lehigh Valley Phantoms Announce John Snowden as Head Coach

On Monday, Philadelphia Flyers general manager (GM) Daniel Briere named John Snowden as the new head coach of the American Hockey League’s (AHL) Lehigh Valley Phantoms.

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 23, 2025

Flyers GM Danny Briere makes bold declaration after Trevor Zegras trade

The Philadelphia Flyers are far from being a legitimate Stanley Cup contender, but on Monday, they made a big splash in the offseason that could help them get to that status down the road.