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Flyers GM Danny Briere breaks silence on Jamie Drysdale’s $26 million extension

Perhaps no executive has been busier than Philadelphia Flyers general manager Danny Briere over the last couple of weeks. He wasn’t deterred by the Anaheim Ducks matching the massive offer sheet he tendered to Leo Carlsson, and instead continued to make moves to prepare for the 2026-27 NHL season.

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Philadelphia Flyers Offseason Grades: Breaking Down The Zegras And Drysdale Contract Extensions

The Philadelphia Flyers and GM Danny Briere have been very active this offseason. They inquired about the availability of superstars on the trade market and offered a historic offer sheet to Leo Carlsson that was eventually matched.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Stadium Rant / July 18

NHL Rumors: 3 Moves The Philadelphia Flyers Can Still Make

NHL rumors have been running rampant across the entire league, and the Philadelphia Flyers have been active. They haven’t been able to close a major deal, but that isn’t due to a lack of effort.

Jamie Drysdale News / Field Level Media / July 17

Flyers sign D Jamie Drysdale to 4-year deal

The Philadelphia Flyers secured a key piece of their blue line Friday, signing defenseman Jamie Drysdale to a four-year, $26 million contract, the team announced.

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The most underrated player for every NHL franchise

The best player in Washington Capitals history? Alex Ovechkin. The best Red Wing? Gordie Howe or Steve Yzerman…or maybe Nicklas Lidstrom. Some NHL franchises have a clear best player, while others have the proverbial Mount Rushmore of potential choices.

Jamie Drysdale News / The Hockey Writers / July 17

Flyers Sign Jamie Drysdale to 4-Year Extension

Less than 48 hours after signing one former Anaheim Duck to a four-year deal days before a scheduled arbitration hearing, the Philadelphia Flyers ran it back.

Jamie Drysdale News / Daily Faceoff / July 17

Flyers sign Jamie Drysdale to four-year contract

The Philadelphia Flyers have finally come to an agreement with defenseman Jamie Drysdale, as the two parties have settled on a four-year contract with a $6.5 million cap hit.

Jamie Drysdale News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 17

Flyers Sign Jamie Drysdale To Four-Year Contract

The Philadelphia Flyers and RFA defenseman Jamie Drysdale have agreed on a four-year, $6.5MM AAV contract extension, per a team announcement. The deal allows both parties to avoid the arbitration process.

Daniel Briere 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.

Trevor Zegras News / EasySportz / July 17

Brière Re-Routs Brinks Truck from Carlsson to Zegras

Trevor Zegras Re-Signs with the Philadelphia Flyers for 4 Years, $36.5M ($9.125M AAV) After Daniel Brière tabled the most valuable contract in NHL history on an average annual value (AAV) basis, the Flyers’ general manager pivoted to one of the team’s star forwards, Trevor Zegras.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Athlon Sports / July 17

Flyers GM Puts NHL on Notice After Failed $90 Million Offer Sheet

The Philadelphia Flyers entered the offseason with plenty of cap space and a desire to prove last season’s return to the playoffs was not a mirage but rather the first step toward deeper postseason runs.

Leo Carlsson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 16

Flyers’ Danny Briere reveals huge takeaway from failed Leo Carlsson pursuit

The Philadelphia Flyers made quite a bit of news when they signed Leo Carlsson of the Anaheim Ducks to an eye-opening five-year, $90 million offer sheet at the start of free agency.

Trevor Zegras News / The Hockey Writers / July 16

Grading Flyers’ Trevor Zegras Extension

On the night of Wednesday, July 15, it was announced that the Philadelphia Flyers extended 25-year-old center Trevor Zegras to a four-year deal at an average annual value (AAV) of $9.125 million.

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Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / July 16

Flyers 2026-27 Roster Projection 1.0: Welcoming 3 Newcomers

Aside from two restricted free agent contracts that they still need to sign, the Philadelphia Flyers’ offseason appears to be over. Here is a 23-man roster projection for the 2026-27 campaign, including three additions from the summer.

Trevor Zegras News / The Hockey Writers / July 16

Flyers Sign Trevor Zegras to 4-Year Extension

The Philadelphia Flyers did indeed sign a former Anaheim Ducks center to a big contract in July 2026. It’s just the one they expected to, not the one that would have dropped the jaws of the hockey world.

Trevor Zegras News / Field Level Media / July 16

Flyers sign restricted free agent F Trevor Zegras to 4-year deal

The Philadelphia Flyers announced a four-year, $36.5 million contract for forward Trevor Zegras on Wednesday, avoiding arbitration for the restricted free agent.

Trevor Zegras News / NHL Trade Talk / July 15

Overpay or Going Rate?: Flyers Give Zegras Huge New Deal

The Philadelphia Flyers have locked up forward Trevor Zegras on a four-year extension carrying a $9.125 million AAV, GM Daniel Briere announced Wednesday.

Trevor Zegras News / Daily Faceoff / July 15

Flyers sign Trevor Zegras to four-year contract extension

The Philadelphia Flyers checked a massive box off their offseason to-do list on Wednesday night, as they announced an agreement with center Trevor Zegras on a four-year contract extension.

Matvei Michkov News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 15

Flyers rumors: Philly reporter provides big update on Matvei Michkov training plan

Matvei Michkov endured a tumultuous sophomore campaign with the Philadelphia Flyers in 2025-26, notoriously clashing with head coach Rick Tocchet and even spending some time in the press box as a healthy scratch during the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

NHL News / NHLFanCentral / July 15

Keith Yandle shares thoughts on Ducks forward Cutter Gauthier’s contract talks

Another player’s deal is set to shape Cutter Gauthier’s next contract with the Anaheim Ducks. Spittin’ Chiclets co-host Keith Yandle said this week that Gauthier, who’s a restricted free agent, was sure he wouldn’t settle for less than what Leo Carlsson just received from the Ducks.

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL Rumors / July 12

The Philadelphia Flyers’ Have the Flexibility for Two Big Extension Over the Next Year or Two

The Sheet with Jeff Marek: Kevin Kurz, on the Philadelphia Flyers needing to extend Porter Martone and Matvei Michkov in the next year. It will be costly, but Flyers GM Danny Brier has given them some flexibility to move out salary if need be.

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 / Yardbarker / July 9

Ducks make massive Leo Carlsson decision

Coming off a successful 2025-26 season that saw the Ducks win a playoff series, Anaheim was forced to make a decision that would alter the course of the franchise one way or another.

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Jacob Graves News / Inside The Rink / July 7

ECHL: Jacob Graves Returns for Second Year With Adirondack Thunder

The Adirondack Thunder have announced that they’ve re-signed defenseman Jacob Graves for the 2026-27 season. Graves, 31, had 13 assists and led the ECHL with 205 PIMs in 66 games last season and played in all seven games during the Kelly Cup Playoffs.

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 25

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

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