Flyers sign Jamie Drysdale to 4-year $26 million deal

The Philadelphia Flyers have signed defenseman Jamie Drysdale to a four-year, $26 million contract, the team announced on Friday, July 17, 2026. The deal, which carries an average annual value of $6.5 million, runs through the 2029-30 NHL season and allows both sides to avoid a salary arbitration hearing.

General manager Daniel Briere said the organization is excited to have Drysdale remain a key part of the team for years to come. Briere stated that since acquiring Drysdale, the player has worked extremely hard, taken significant steps in his development, and established himself as a reliable defenseman who can impact the game in all situations. The general manager added that the team believes Drysdale's best hockey is still ahead and that he will play an important role in strengthening the team's blue line.

The 24-year-old defenseman is coming off his best NHL season, setting a career high with eight goals, including three game-winners, and matching his personal best with 32 points over 78 regular-season games. He averaged more than 21 minutes of ice time per game, ranking third among Flyers defensemen, and helped the team reach the playoffs. In the postseason, Drysdale became...