According to multiple sources and as confirmed by the team, the Philadelphia Flyers have come to terms on a new contract agreement with defenseman Philippe Myers. The new deal is a three-year extension with a $2.55 million AAV. Myers was the final remaining restricted free agent blueliner for the Flyers to get signed to a new deal.
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Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer reported earlier in the week that the two sides were close and that the deal might be finalized. It took less than a few hours for that to become a reality. Myers, 23. spent most of last season with the Flyers, getting into 50 games and recording 16 points (4-12-16). He averaged over 17:06 per game and the Flyers called on him more and more as the season went along.
Myers will likely be at or near the Flyers’ depth chart for right-shot defenseman and if so, the deal will be a steal over time if he continues to progress and the team doesn’t need to add another piece to play above him. That said, with close to $5 million in cap space available, the Flyers might try to add to their blue line before the season starts.
Flyers GM Chuck Fletcher released this statement:
We’re happy to have Phil signed for the next three years. He is a big, mobile right shot defenseman who progressed into a top four role on our blue line last season. We look forward to his continued growth.
When his three-year deal comes up for extension, he will have arbitration rights and will be just a year away from UFA status.
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