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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 21

Flyers’ Jamie Drysdale drops ‘excited’ reaction to Philly extension

Jamie Drysdale made it clear he never wanted to be anywhere else. The Philadelphia Flyers defenseman signed a four-year, $26 million contract extension on Friday, carrying a $6.5 million annual cap hit, the highest among Flyers defensemen.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / July 20

‘This is the place I want to play as long as I can:’ Jamie Drysdale on new deal with Flyers

General manager Daniel Briere and the Philadelphia Flyers have been one of the more active teams this offseason, even if their huge stab at improving the roster fell short when the Anaheim Ducks matched their monstrous offer sheet for star center Leo Carlsson.

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Philadelphia Flyers News / EasySportz / July 19

Drysdale, Flyers Agree on 4-year $26M Deal

Daniel Brière Keeps Busy, Signing Jamie Drysdale to a 4-Year, $26M Deal ($6.5M AAV) It is safe to say that Daniel Brière has had a busy summer. After the

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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 / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 18

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.

Philadelphia Flyers 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.

Philadelphia Flyers 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.

Philadelphia Flyers 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.

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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.

Philadelphia Flyers 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.

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 15

Will Flyers re-sign Trevor Zegras, Jamie Drysdale before arbitration?

Although the Philadelphia Flyers were unable to pull off the splash of the offseason when the record-setting offer sheet they tendered to Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson was matched, the organization still has important offseason business to complete.

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Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 14

Flyers Expected To Sign Trevor Zegras, Jamie Drysdale Before Arbitration Hearings

The Philadelphia Flyers are looking forward after the saga that kicked off following their record-setting offer sheet tendered to Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Brotherly Bullies / June 25

Flurry or Patience? Updates on Ristolainen, Drysdale, Zegras, #21

It is draft week and the Philadelphia Flyers have four picks in the 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft. The week got off to a hot start on a day that has become somewhat of a meme in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / March 24

What are the Flyers’ contract plans for RFAs Zegras and Drysdale?

The Philadelphia Flyers have two significant restricted free agents this summer: forward Trevor Zegras and defenseman Jamie Drysdale. Zegras, 25, was acquired from the Anaheim Ducks last June for Ryan Poehling and two draft picks.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Field Level Media / February 3

Jamie Drysdale fires clincher as Flyers defeat Capitals

Jamie Drysdale scored a power-play goal with 5:23 remaining as the Philadelphia Flyers topped the visiting Washington Capitals 4-2 on Tuesday. Dan Vladar (26 saves) authored a terrific performance to help Philadelphia snap a four-game losing streak.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / December 11, 2024

Flyers’ Jamie Drysdale Blossoming After Injury Recovery

Jamie Drysdale’s tenure as a member of the Philadelphia Flyers didn’t start off on the hottest note. That context is to emphasize how impressive his recent play has been.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 11, 2024

Flyers place defenseman Jamie Drysdale on IR

The Flyers have placed defenseman Jamie Drysdale on injured reserve retroactive to Nov. 9 with an upper-body injury.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Philly Hockey Now / July 10, 2024

Flyers’ Defenseman Jamie Drysdale Reveals He Was Hurt All Season

OCEAN CITY, N.J. — Jamie Drysdale didn’t have his best season in 2023-24. Wednesday, as a sweet breeze blew off the ocean near the Philadelphia Flyers’ caravan in Ocean City, the 22-year-old defenseman revealed the reason.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Philly Hockey Now / April 19, 2024

Flyers’ Jamie Drysdale May Undergo Offseason Surgery

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Jamie Drysdale only appeared in 34 games between the Flyers and the Ducks this season, and as it turns out, he probably should have ended up playing in even fewer than that.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / April 17, 2024

Flyers 2023-24 Player Grades: Jamie Drysdale

The Philadelphia Flyers were competitive until the very end, losing a playoff spot in heartbreaking fashion. Among other things, this can be boiled down to the team’s lack of star talent, excepting the recently acquired 22-year-old defenseman Jamie Drysdale.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / January 11, 2024

Jamie Drysdale made a good first impression with the Philadelphia Flyers

Jamie Drysdale made his Philadelphia Flyers debut in last night’s 3-2 shootout win over the Montreal Canadiens. Dryslade of course was dealt in the shocking blockbuster deal that sent Flyers top prospect Cutter Gauthier out west to Anaheim in exchange for the young right-shot defender.

NHL News / Yardbarker / January 10, 2024

Philly cheesesteak place piles on former first-round pick

Philadelphia cheesesteak place piles on former first-round pick who wouldn't sign with Flyers

Former first-round draft pick Cutter Gauthier is finding out the hard way that Philadelphia sports fans are the wrong people to reject. Even the cheesesteak places are turning on him.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 9, 2024

Flyers Were the Perfect Destination for Jamie Drysdale

Right-handed defenseman Jamie Drysdale is a member of the Philadelphia Flyers, and better yet, he is just 21 with loads of upside. His last two seasons in the NHL have been plagued by injury, but general manager (GM) Danny Briere’s acquisition inspired confidence that he’s up to full strength and ready for action whenever.