Flyers sign Travis Konecny to eight-year, $70 million extension, largest in franchise history

Forward Travis Konecny has signed a massive eight-year, $70 million ($8.75M AAV) contract extension with the Philadelphia Flyers, per General Manager Daniel Brière.

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The contract will begin in 2025-26 and runs through 2032-33. It is the largest deal signed in Flyers history. With this extension, the Flyers are now projected to have $14.45 million in cap space for 2025-26, per PuckPedia.

“Travis Konecny is an integral part of the fabric of our team and we are thrilled to have him under contract for the long-term,” said Brière in a statement. “Travis has grown into a significant leader on our team and he truly embodies what it means to be a Flyer. His work-ethic, combined with his tenacity and talent makes him a central figure for what we are building towards, and his determination for our future success speaks volumes about his commitment to our team and city.”

Konecny’s extension has been a looming discussion for some time now, with plenty of chatter on if he’d be signed or traded as he entered the final year of his current deal.

The 27-year-old is coming off a career season in which he recorded personal-bests in goals (33), points (68), shorthanded goals (6), and tied a personal-best with 23 even-strength goals. His shorthanded goals total led the NHL in 2023-24.

Since being selected 24th overall by the Flyers in the 2015 NHL Draft, Konecny has appeared in 564 games with Philadelphia, notching 174 goals and 226 assists for an even 400 points.

“I couldn’t be happier to sign again with the Flyers,” said Konecny. “There’s such a bright and exciting future with this team and I can’t wait to be a part of it for the next nine years and see what we will accomplish. I can’t thank all my teammates and staff members enough because this opportunity wouldn’t be possible without each and every one of them along the way. I can’t wait to get back to Philly in front of the best fans in the world and I look forward to another great season!”

With Konecny locked up long-term, the Flyers will roll forward with him, Sean Couturier, Owen Tippett, Tyson Foerster, Joel Farabee, Morgan Frost, and long-awaited newcomer Matvei Michkov as the heart of the team’s offense.