Flyers' Bold Move Backfires | Philadelphia Flyers News

The Flyers made a splashy, $90M five-year offer sheet for star center Leo Carlsson, only to see the Ducks match it—locking him down as the highest-paid player in the league at $18M annually. While the Flyers didn’t land Carlsson, GM Daniel Briere reaffirmed their commitment to building a contender without sacrificing future flexibility. Ducks GM Pat Verbeek called the offer surprising but confirmed Carlsson’s status as a franchise cornerstone, hinting this could reshape how they handle future restricted free agents. Now, the Flyers turn their focus to arbitration hearings for Trevor Zegras and Jamie Drysdale—both acquired from the Ducks—scheduled for July 20th. Carlsson, the 2023 second overall pick, delivered a breakout 67-point season and remains a top-tier talent the Ducks are determined to develop for years to come. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0905b922ac929cc9