Konecny gets largest contract in Philadelphia Flyers history
Travis Konecny of the Philadelphia Flyers
The heart and soul of the Philadelphia Flyers, Clachan’s Travis Konecny signed the largest contract in Flyers’ history last month.
The 27 year-old signed an eight-year $70 million contract extention that will begin in the 2025-26 season.
Flyers general manager Daniel Brière said Konecny, who is a Flyers assistant captain, is an integral part of the team.
“Travis has grown into a significant leader on our team and he truly embodies what it means to be a Flyer. His work-ethic, combined with his tenacity and talent makes him a central figure for what we are building towards, and his determination for our future success speaks volumes about his commitment to our team and city,” Briere said in a statement on the Flyers’ website.
Konecny said the Flyers have a bright and exciting future.
“I can’t wait to be a part of it for the next nine years and see what we will accomplish. I can’t thank all my teammates and staff members enough because this opportunity wouldn’t be possible without each and every one of them along the way. I can’t wait to get back to Philly in front of the best fans in the world and I look forward to another great season,” Konecny said.
Last season Konecny had 68 points (33 goals, 35 assists) in 76 games.
He led the team in goals, points, shorthanded goals (six) and game-winning goals (five). He also led the NHL in shorthanded goals and ranked tied for second in shorthanded points (seven).
Konecny represented the Flyers at the 2024 NHL All-Star Weekend, which was his second NHL All-Star appearance. In addition, Konecny was the recipient of the Bobby Clarke Trophy as the team’s Most Valuable Player and won the Toyota Cup, accumulating the most points as “Stars of the Game” at the conclusion of this past season.
Over parts of eight seasons in the NHL, all with the Flyers, Konecny has recorded 174 goals and 226 assists for 400 points in 564 regular season games.
The 5-foot-10, 192-pound forward was drafted in the first-round, 24th overall, of the 2015 NHL Draft by Philadelphia.