Jamie Drysdale Locks In for Flyers | Philadelphia Flyers News

Jamie Drysdale just signed a four-year, $26 million deal with the Flyers — that’s $6.5 million annually — locking him down as a cornerstone defenseman. After a breakout 2023-24 season where he led all Flyers defensemen in power-play points, hit career highs with 8 goals and 32 points, and logged over 21 minutes per game, the Flyers are betting on his continued growth. Acquired in the Cutter Gauthier trade, Drysdale’s defensive improvement — especially stick work and backchecking — is the real story. At his prime, he hits UFA in 2028, giving the Flyers flexibility: if he reaches his ceiling, they’ve got him at a steal; if not, they’re not stuck with a bloated contract. Smart move for Philly, and a huge win for Drysdale’s development. 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/36887cfabbd76df9