The Flyers are keeping depth center Rodrigo Abols around for another season, PuckPedia reports. It’s a one-year, one-way deal with an $800K cap hit. It’s a significant raise in real cash for Abols, who signed a two-way deal with Philadelphia last summer. The 29-year-old Latvian was a seventh-round pick by the Canucks in 2016 but had spent most of his professional career … [Read more...] about Flyers Re-Sign Rodrigo Abols
Flyers Name Rick Tocchet Head Coach
3:01 p.m.: The Flyers have made Tocchet’s hiring official. Brière had the following statement: I am very happy to welcome Rick Tocchet as our head coach. During this process it became clear that Rick was the absolute right coach to lead our team. He has enjoyed the highest level of success both as a player and coach. Rick’s ability to teach and understand his players, combined … [Read more...] about Flyers Name Rick Tocchet Head Coach
Flyers Sign Oscar Eklind To One-Year Extension
The Philadelphia Flyers have signed forward Oscar Eklind to a one-year contract extension. His deal is a one-way contract with a flat $950K salary. Eklind was set to become restricted-free agents this summer. This is great news for Eklind, who will get his stay in Philadelphia reaffirmed after playing his first season in the AHL. The six-foot-four winger scored five goals and … [Read more...] about Flyers Sign Oscar Eklind To One-Year Extension
Sam Gagner Confirms Retirement, Joins Senators’ Front Office
Longtime NHL forward Sam Gagner has confirmed his retirement and will join the Senators as their director of player development, the team announced. “Sam had an incredible career as a player and we look forward to launching his next chapter,” Ottawa general manager Steve Staios said. “A true character individual, Sam has contributed to the success of his organizations, both on … [Read more...] about Sam Gagner Confirms Retirement, Joins Senators’ Front Office
Snapshots: Tocchet, Stolarz, Stars
Rick Tocchet landed with the Flyers for his next head coaching gig as many expected, but they weren’t the only team with interest in hiring him after he departed the Canucks organization. One club linked to him was the Bruins, who have yet to fill their vacancy. After his brief stint on the free agent market came to a close, it appears that having some long-term front office … [Read more...] about Snapshots: Tocchet, Stolarz, Stars