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The Philadelphia Flyers signed forward Travis Konecny to an eight-year, $70 million contract extension ($8.75 AAV), the team announced Thursday. The deal includes a full no-move clause for the first six years and a limited no-trade clause for the final two of the new contract, a team source said. The deal ensures Konecny will remain a key piece of the team’s rebuild, and comes just one day after the introduction of top prospect Matvei Michkov. Last season, Konecny posted 33 goals and 68 points — both team highs — in 76 games, and won the Bobby Clarke Trophy as team MVP, as voted by the...
Kevin Kurz222
The Flyers ought to commit to bringing Konecny back and making him one of the faces of the rebuild. Not doing so would be too big a risk.
Kevin Kurz98
It might be another two full years before Flyers brass is ready to say they expect to compete for a playoff spot the following season.
Kevin Kurz54
When he's on his game, no one on the Flyers' roster has more swagger than Konecny.
Kevin Kurz33
The Flyers' loss to the Rangers ended a stretch of games coach John Tortorella labeled a “gauntlet.”
Kevin Kurz40
There are some facets of the Flyers’ play, as well as some individual players, that aren't nearly good enough lately.
Philadelphia, rested after a needed break, responded nicely despite a poor first period against Florida.
Kevin Kurz30
The three primary reasons behind how Konecny became one of the league's best scorers this season.
Kevin Kurz22
Sean Couturier scored the overtime winner to give the Flyers a 2-1 win, and a sweep of their home-and-home with the Penguins.
Kevin Kurz23
Konecny's strong season has opened the door to a few enticing scenarios for the Flyers to consider.
Charlie O'Connor71
Detroit has big needs to fill, and while the free agent pool isn't as deep as some years, the trade market could make up for it.
Max Bultman163
These four players make the most sense for the Flyers to trade this summer as part of their rebuilding efforts.
Charlie O'Connor99
There are tight friendships on the Flyers but none match the unlikely bond shared by Konecny and Sanheim.
Charlie O'Connor32
Are any of the trades listed here compelling enough for the Oilers to land their target before the deadline?
Daniel Nugent-Bowman and Allan Mitchell43
GM Don Waddell said Carolina could go after “guys that people aren’t thinking about.”
Cory Lavalette47
Konecny isn't merely pacing the Flyers in scoring, he's producing in line with the best in the NHL so far this season.
Charlie O'Connor54
In such a dismal Flyers season, this trio might be able to provide just a glimmer of hope for the future.
Charlie O'Connor45
The Flyers have lost 10 games in a row and it's hard to see when the present is going to stop being bleak.
Charlie O'Connor89
The Flyers' season-opening roster has its fair share of new faces, surprises and unanswered questions.
Charlie O'Connor58
Travis Konecny failed to build upon a promising 2019-20 season, scoring 11 times in 50 games this past year.
Charlie O'Connor55