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Senators Sign Olle Lycksell to 1-Year Contract

The Ottawa Senators have signed forward Olle Lycksell to a one-year, two-way contract worth $775,000 in the NHL and $450,000 if playing in the American Hockey League (AHL).

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Flyers’ Tyson Foerester gets crushing injury timeline for 2025-26 season

The Philadelphia Flyers have been active in the NHL offseason. They hired Rick Tocchet as the head coach, traded for Trevor Zegras, and drafted Porter Martone after a miserable season.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Last Word On Sports / July 1

UFA Goaltender Signs With the Philadelphia Flyers

The Philadelphia Flyers have announced they have signed goaltender Daniel Vladar to a two-year contract worth $3.35 million. Vladar joins his third NHL team following four with the Calgary Flames.

Dan Vladar News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Flyers sign Dan Vladar to two-year contract

The Philadelphia Flyers are locking up their goaltending for the next couple of years. On Tuesday, the Philadelphia Flyers announced that the team has signed goaltender Dan Vladar to a two-year contract.

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Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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Christian Dvorak News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Flyers Sign Dvorak to 1-Year, $5.4 Million Contract

The Philadelphia Flyers have signed two-way forward Christian Dvorak to a one-year deal worth $5.4 million. The 29-year-old left-handed centre spent the past four seasons with the Montreal Canadiens and had 12 goals and 21 assists for 33 points last season.

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The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time

Hockey might be the official sport of Canada, but the United States has also produced some elite talent. With that in mind, here's our list of the 25 best U.S.-born players, listed in alphabetical order.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1

Flyers, Dan Vladař Agree To Terms On Two-Year Deal

The Flyers have agreed to terms on a two-year contract with UFA goalie Daniel Vladař worth $3.35MM per season, per a team announcement. After Jake Allen was taken off the market earlier this morning, Vladař became the best available option for the Flyers to fulfill their goaltending needs.

Christian Dvorak News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Flyers sign Christian Dvorak to one-year contract

The Philadelphia Flyers are one of the first teams to strike first in free agency. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Philadelphia Flyers have signed forward Christian Dvorak to a one-year contract.

Noah Juulsen News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Report: Flyers sign D Noah Juulsen to one-year contract

According to a report from Rick Dhaliwal, defenseman Noah Juulsen has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Flyers. Dhaliwal reports that the one-way contract will come with a price tag of $900,000 to provide some depth and experience to Philadelphia’s blue line.

Jakob Pelletier News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Flyers Don’t Qualify Jakob Pelletier Amid Winger Overload

Through just over two years as general manager (GM) of the Philadelphia Flyers, Daniel Brière’s most surprising move was the trade of Morgan Frost and Joel Farabee.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

Grading the Flyers’ 2025 NHL Draft

The Philadelphia Flyers made nine selections at the 2025 NHL Draft, with two in the top 12. Here, I’ll break down and grade every pick. Physical attributes:

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 29

Flyers, Cam York closing in on extension

The Philadelphia Flyers and pending restricted free agent Cam York are closing in on a contract extension, per Ken Kurz of The Athletic. Kurz adds that he doesn’t believe the Flyers are worried at all about York being an offer sheet candidate.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / June 29

Flyers’ Porter Martone & Jack Nesbitt Selections Reveal Long-Term Philosophy

The Philadelphia Flyers entered the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft needing talent down the middle. That was no secret. So, why did they use the No. 6 pick in a top-heavy center class on a winger?

Jack Nesbitt News / The Hockey Writers / June 29

Spitfires’ NHL Draft Success Continues as Flyers Select Nesbitt

The Windsor Spitfires continue to be a pipeline for high-end NHL talent. During the 2025 NHL Draft this weekend, they saw another veteran get his NHL call.

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Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / June 28

Flyers Draft Jack Murtagh 40th Overall

With the 40th pick of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, the Philadelphia Flyers have selected Jack Murtagh from the US National Team Developmental Program (USNTDP) Juniors.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / June 28

Flyers select Shane Vansaghi No. 48 overall in 2025 NHL Draft

The Philadelphia Flyers have selected right winger Shane Vansaghi with the 48th overall selection of the 2025 NHL Draft on Saturday at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / June 28

Flyers select Jack Murtagh No. 40 overall in 2025 NHL Draft

The Philadelphia Flyers selected American forward Jack Murtagh with the 40th overall pick Friday night at The Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Murtagh spent the 2024-25 season with the United States National Team Development Program, where he racked up 22 goals and 31 assists for 53 points in 56 games.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Inside The Rink / June 28

With the 6th and 12th Overall Pick, the Philadelphia Flyers Select…

Following round one of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, the Philadelphia Flyers selected Porter Martone from the Brampton Steelheads at 6th overall, and Jack Nesbitt at 12th overall after trading their 22nd and 31st overall picks to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / June 27

Flyers, Penguins Swap First-Round Picks

The Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins are not frequent trade partners, but the NHL Draft brings out the most significant swings from an organization.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / June 27

Flyers select Jack Nesbitt No. 12 overall in 2025 NHL Draft

The Philadelphia Flyers selected Jack Nesbitt with the 12th overall pick Friday night at The Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The pick was moved to the Flyers from the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 27

Flyers make surprising selection after acquiring 12th overall pick

As first reported by Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Pittsburgh Penguins have traded the 12th overall pick to the Philadelphia Flyers for the 22nd and 31st overall selections.

Islanders select Matthew Schaefer No. 1 overall in 2025 NHL Draft

Sharks select Michael Misa No. 2 overall

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Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / June 27

Flyers select Porter Martone No. 6 overall in 2025 NHL Draft

The Philadelphia Flyers selected right winger Porter Martone of the OHL’s Brampton Steelheads with the sixth overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft Friday night at The Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / June 27

Flyers Linked to Canucks Goalie Amid Uncertainty in Net

The Philadelphia Flyers’ offseason search for goaltending clarity may be leading them north of the border. With limited options in free agency, Philadelphia has reportedly been linked to the Vancouver Canucks' Arturs Silovs, a 24-year-old netminder who just backstopped AHL Abbotsford to a Calder Cup and earned playoff MVP honors.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Last Word On Sports / June 27

Should The Flyers Draft a Centre or Winger at Sixth Overall?

The upcoming draft could change the trajectory of the Philadelphia Flyers depending on how they decide to utilize their abundance of high draft picks. It’s a unique situation to be in, they have a lot of options at hand.

James Hagens News / Yardbarker / June 25

Best NHL fits for Boston College star James Hagens

Here are the most interesting fits for the next potential American-born star, who could don an NHL uniform as early as the 2025-26 season.

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Trevor Zegras News / Yardbarker / June 23

Trade Grades: Ducks trade 'NHL 23' cover star to Flyers

He became the seventh player selected in the first 10 picks of the 2019 NHL Draft to be traded.

Are the Flyers eyeing more moves this offseason after Trevor Zegras trade?

Ducks' John Gibson reportedly willing to accept trade to this Canadian team

Anaheim interested in these pair of stars as Mitch Marner backup

Marner's future takes unexpected twist as surprise team emerges as option

Insider: Connor McDavid to re-sign, but Oilers to 'undo' past mistakes

Philadelphia Flyers News / Last Word On Sports / June 20

Philadelphia Flyers Hold Pre-Draft Press Conference Discussing Possible Movement

With the 2025 NHL Entry Draft approaching quickly, the front-office, with the likes of Daniel Briere and Brent Flahr, took some time a couple days ago to address some concerns regarding the Flyers’ near future.