Kevin Hayes
After several weeks of activity, all the wheeling and dealing happening over the last two weeks, the weekend where free agency opens may not be all that eventful.
In this episode, a review of the NHL Draft as well as some of the trades and the way the offseason is being perceived.
Defenseman Travis Sanheim has re-signed with the Flyers on a two-year deal worth $6.5 million, an average annual value of $3.25 million.
Flyers GM Chuck Fletcher had a good first draft because of a move to get back into the second round and move up to take a first-round talent while taking calculated risks on his middle round picks.
The draft still marks an important offseason event for the Flyers. But this year, it is different. It is Chuck Fletcher’s first draft as GM of the Flyers. And that means a new approach to the draft for the Flyers.
Kevin Durso and Matt Mastrogiovanni take a closer look at the offseason moves made by the Flyers so far and look ahead to the 2019 NHL Draft.
It’s been a busy week for Flyers GM Chuck Fletcher and there may be more to come, but the latest moves to the team’s roster have already shown the immediate willingness to improve the on-ice product.
Could the Flyers trade the 11th overall pick? GM Chuck Fletcher is not actively looking to trade a fairly high draft pick, but he is not opposed to moving it for the right price.
Kevin Hayes signed with the Flyers just over two weeks after they acquired his rights in a trade. Between him and the additions of Matt Niskanen and Justin Braun, Hayes believes the Flyers could do damage and soon. “I think Chuck and Paul are putting together a team that can do some damage and ultimately win the Stanley Cup.”
With less than a week before the open negotiation period opens to free agents, the Flyers are nearing a deal with Kevin Hayes. According to a report from TSN’s Bob McKenzie, the deal will be for seven years and worth $50 million, an average annual value of $7.14 million.
