Apr 16, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens center Christian Dvorak (28) looks on against the Carolina Hurricanes in the second period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Flyers Sign Center to One-Year Deal

Originally posted on Breakaway on SI | By Nick Horwat | Last updated Jul 1, 2025 12:32 PM ET

The Philadelphia Flyers have kicked off the NHL’s free agent frenzy with a short-term deal for a veteran center. According to multiple reports, the Flyers have signed 29-year-old Christian Dvorak to a one-year deal worth $5.4 million.

Dvorak is joining the Flyers after four years and 232 games with the Montreal Canadiens. Originally a member of the Arizona Coyotes, Dvorak has played in 534 games in his career with 105 goals and 144 assists for 249 total points.

After signing Dvorak ($5.4M) the #LetsGoFlyers have $8.8M in Projected Cap Space with 21 active players (12F/7D/2G)

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The Flyers need help on the offensive side of the puck and Dvorak should be a huge piece to their dept, especially at center. Dvorak joins Trevor Zegras as a pair of key addition to the Flyers lineup as they look to revamp as a playoff contender.

It’s just a one-year deal for Dvorak, but that is more than enough time, and money, to prove his worth as a go-to center in the NHL.

In a full 82 games last season, Dvorak scored 12 goals and 21 assists for 33 total points.

The Flyers might not be done building via free agency, but they now have a forward corps that features Dvorak, Zegras, Mavei Michkov, Sean Couturier and Travis Konecny.

This article first appeared on Breakaway on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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