The Philadelphia Flyers and defenseman Travis Sanheim agreed to an eight-year contract extension worth $50 million on Thursday.
Sanheim, 26, was the Flyers’ first-round draft pick in 2014. He made his NHL debut in 2017-18 and has spent six seasons with the Flyers, amassing 116 points (29 goals, 87 assists) in 335 games.
“Obviously, I’m really excited. It’s a huge day not only for me, but for my family and friends as well,” Sanheim said in a news release. “To be drafted not only by Philly, but in Philly, and now to sign a long-term deal here, it means a lot. I love this city, love the fan base and I’m excited to turn this around and get things going. There’s no better place to win than Philly.”
Last season, Sanheim posted 31 points (seven goals, 24 assists) in 80 games and set career highs in plus-minus (plus-9), penalty minutes (34) and average time on ice (22:58 per game).
“We’re extremely happy to have Travis under long-term contract and see him as a key piece of our team’s future,” general manager and president of hockey operations Chuck Fletcher said in a news release. “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.”
The announcement came an hour before the puck dropped on the Flyers’ season with a home game against the New Jersey Devils.
–Field Level Media
