Travis Sanheim signed an eight-year, $50 million contract with the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday. It has an average annual value of $6.25 million.
The 26-year-old defenseman, who is in the final season of a two-year contract he signed with Philadelphia on Aug. 21, 2021, could have become an unrestricted free agent after this season. He had 31 points (seven goals, 24 assists) in 80 games last season.
“Obviously, I’m really excited,” Sanheim said. “It’s a huge day not only for me, but for my family and friends as well. 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.”
Selected by Philadelphia with the No. 17 pick in the 2014 NHL Draft, Sanheim has 116 points (29 goals, 87 assists) in 335 regular-season games and eight points (two goals, six assists) in 20 Stanley Cup Playoff games.
“We’re extremely happy to have Travis under long-term contract and see him as a key piece of our team’s future,” Flyers general manager Chuck Fletcher said. “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 Flyers open the regular season against the New Jersey Devils on Thursday (7 pm ET; ESPN+, HULU, SN NOW).
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