Flyers

The Flyers made their first signing of the offseason, agreeing to a multi-year contract with defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere, GM Ron Hextall announced on Friday.

It may be premature to look at the hiring this way, but the Flyers opting to bring in a coach considered a “rising star” may not be a good thing for Dave Hakstol down the road. For now, however, it goes along with the Flyers blueprint for the future, especially as new prospects start to arrive.

The Vegas Golden Knights could have interest in taking Flyers goalie Michal Neuvirth in the Expansion Draft, given GM George McPhee’s history with Neuvirth. If that happens, what options does that leave the Flyers to fill the void in goal?

The Flyers have hired Kris Knoblauch, the head coach of the OHL’s Erie Otters, to be the new assistant coach under Dave Hakstol.

The Flyers are preparing to add a potential game-changer to the organization with the second overall pick in just over two weeks. But as important as adding a Nolan Patrick or Nico Hischier will be later this month, don’t overlook the importance of a lot of other prospects from later rounds already in the system.

Samuel Dove-McFalls, one of their fourth-round selections in 2015 (98th overall), will become a free agent, as the Orange and Black missed their 5 p.m. deadline to sign him.

The Flyers should look to their most experienced goalie prospect, Anthony Stolarz, to become an NHL regular next season.

With the calendar turning to June on Thursday, offseason events and happenings will start picking up, making it a very busy month for the Flyers.

Oskar Lindblom, the Flyers fifth-round pick in 2014, signed an entry-level deal on Tuesday, according to GM Ron Hextall.