Flyers Extend Travis Sanheim To 8 Year Deal
Before the puck drops for the first time in the 2022-2023 season the Flyers took care of one of their home grown defensemen. The team announced they have signed defensemen…
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – MARCH 17: Travis Sanheim #6 of the Philadelphia Flyers celebrates with teammates after scoring during the first period against the Nashville Predators at Wells Fargo Center on March 17, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Before the puck drops for the first time in the 2022-2023 season the Flyers took care of one of their home grown defensemen. The team announced they have signed defensemen Travis Sanheim to an 8 year extension worth $6.25 AAV.
"We're extremely happy to have Travis under long-term contract and see him as a key piece of our teams future," said Flyers GM Chuck Fletcher. "Travis has improved each season to become a highly reliable player and key contributor on our blueline. Furthermore, he is someone who has developed his entire career with us and has grown into a valuable leader for our team."
Sanheim was originally drafted by the Flyers with the 17th overall pick in the 2014 NHL draft. He has blossomed into the teams best, and most reliable defensemen, winning the Barry Ashbee award as the teams best defensemen. He had 31 points in 80 games for the team last season, and is still just 26 years old.
