The Philadelphia Flyers and defenceman Travis Sanheim have agreed to an eight-year, $50-million contract extension.
Sanheim is currently in the final season of a two-year, $9.35-million contract. His new deal carries an average annual value of $6.25 million.
"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 Chuck Fletcher said in a statement. "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 26-year-old, drafted by the Flyers 17th overall in 2014, had seven goals, 24 assists and a plus-nine rating for Philadelphia last season.
He joins Ivan Provorov and Rasmus Ristolainen as Flyers defenceman now signed long-term.
"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 statement. "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."
Ryan Ellis, signed through 2026-27, is currently on long-term injured reserve with a potentially career-ending injury, Fletcher told reporters before the season.
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