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.

Philadelphia acquired Grundström shortly before the beginning of the 2025-26 season. Having no spot in the Sharks’ lineup, he was included as a salary filler when San Jose took on defenseman Ryan Ellis‘ contract for the Flyers.

A bottom-six forward, Grundström held down a steady spot toward the bottom of the Flyers forward corps for much of the season. In 47 games, the 28-year-old winger scored nine goals and 13 points with a +7 rating, averaging 11:51 of ice time.

Despite nearly reaching the multi-goal plateau, Grundström was far more relied upon for his physical prowess. He ranked third on the team in hits (139) and third on the team in on-ice SV% at even strength for those who appeared in 40 or more contests.

Additionally, Grundström managed to play in a handful of games with the AHL’s Lehigh Valley Phantoms throughout the 2025-26 campaign. He had much better offensive totals, as expected, finishing with six goals and 15 points in 19 games with a +5 rating. Now playing on a one-year deal, it’s likely that Grundström will have a similar role with the Flyers this season, being a depth player through much of the year.