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Flyers Sign Former First Round Pick Defenseman to Long-Term Deal
The Philadelphia Flyers, the divisional foe of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have signed former 1st round draft selection Cam York to a new 5 year contract extension
The Philadelphia Flyers have already undergone several major changes after their latest year outside of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Former Flyers forward Rick Tocchet is now the head coach of the team, replacing Brad Shaw, who had taken over on an interim basis from the fired John Tortorella.
And now, Flyers general manager Daniel Briere has taken care of an important member of their blue line to keep him around for the long-term.
The Flyers have announced a 5-year, $25.75 million contract extension for defenseman Cam York, with the news first being revealed by NHL analyst Elliotte Friedman.
Hearing Cam York extension in Philadelphia
5 x $5.15M
Good piece of business done.
5 x $5.15M
Good piece of business done.
York was taken by the Flyers with the 14th overall pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft after he played for Shattuck-St. Mary's and for the U.S. National Development Program.
After being selected by the Flyers, York played for the NCAA's University of Michigan Wolverines and led all Big Ten in defensive scoring with 20 points (4G, 16A). He was also named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year and First Team All-Big Ten.
He managed 30 points (10G, 20A) in 2023-24, which was his new career-best. This year, York was limited to 66 games and had 17 points (4G, 13A).
York has 77 points (19G, 58A) in 235 career NHL games played, all with the Flyers. At 24 years old, he's set to enter his prime right as his new extension kicks in.
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JUILLET 7 | 84 ANSWERS Flyers Sign Former First Round Pick Defenseman to Long-Term Deal Will Rick Tocchet lead the Flyers to the playoffs in 2026? | ||
| Yes | 29 | 34.5 % |
| No | 55 | 65.5 % |
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